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Beef producers could enjoy better market conditions, and perhaps a better bottom line in 2023, that according to one University of Idaho expert.  Dr. Phil Bass said in his assessment the relationship between producers and packers has improved over the past 12 months, and he’s hopeful the positive dialogs as of recent will continue.  He noted that...

Every successful cattle operation puts the well-being of its livestock above all else.  To get the best out of each animal, producers have to put their best into it.  Dr. David Shirbroun is a professional services veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim.   “...

With non-lethal measures failing to stop depredations, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized lethal removal of up to two wolves in the High Valley area in eastern Union County, an area previously used by the Catherine Pack...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is non-committal on supporting a renewed push in Congress for livestock marketing reforms.  Vilsack was careful in recent comments to not to overstep the general support he voiced last year for the Grassley-Fisher bill to boost price discovery and beef industry competition.   “...

Total U.S. farm cash receipts are forecast to increase 24% in 2022 compared with 2021.  But total farm production expenses are also expected to be way up this year compared with last year.  Sean Ellis with the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation said the picture is a rosier in the Gem State.   “Idaho far...

The final Cattle on Feed Report of 2022 was generally in line with pre-report estimates.  The report indicated placements in the month of November at 98% of 2021’s numbers, while marketing numbers were at 101% year-over-year.  That means as...

If you didn’t grow up on the farm, you love this time of year, because of vacation; time away from the office, from school, from the hustle and bustle of life.  For those that grew up, or still live on a farm, you’ll know December 25th is just another day.  Dairy farmer Ken Sm...

R-CALF USDA is concerned about potential harmful requirements under a USDA plan.  The Department of Ag looks to reimburse producers for livestock that die when the government orders de-population efforts, during disease outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease.  R-CALF ...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation rejected a request by livestock and agriculture groups for an exemption to federal driving time regulations that many in farm county say would provide necessary flexibility during certain times of the year...

Acknowledging every year has its ups and its down, Cameron Mulrony said 2022 was a challenging year for local cattle producers to say the least.  Mulrony, the Executive Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association, said the region was very fortunate to get precipitation mid and late spring.  He note...