Jerry Nine

Cattle are seen at the Diamond Bar Ranch north of Stapleton, Nebraska. (Natalie Jones | IANR Communications)
Just a Scoopful, Livestock Markets, Opinion

Packers and retailers are all at play with prices

Jerry Nine shares his perspective on packing plant closures, futures trading and the challenges facing cattlemen. Read More

(Photo courtesy of Certified Angus Beef.)
Just a Scoopful, Opinion

Beef rebates would be a win-win for Americans

(Photo courtesy of Noble Research Institute.)
Ag News, Cow Calf, Just a Scoopful, Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Opinion

Pause on ground tariffs is big news

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Tyson’s plant closing sent shockwaves

Beef cattle in South Dakota beat the summer sun next to a man made pool while taking break from grazing in the pasture. (iStock-#2251402213 │ RyanJLane)

Summer’s heat has been painful

A tray of packaged raw beef ribs, with more trays of meat in the background at a grocery store. (iStock-#2160294496 │ nastya_ph)

Cost of meat labeling

Cowboy moving a herd of cattle. (iStock-#183824417 │ BrandyTaylor)

USDA has made news on multiple fronts

Proactive management at calving sets the stage for healthier, more profitable cattle. (K-State Extension news service)

Square sorting pen not a fit

Cattle at water tank. Pasture. Livestock. Herefords.

Water is livestock’s best friend when heat is on

A cowboy on a horse surrounded by livestock during a cattle drive. (iStock │ #477413769 - johnrandallalves)

Finding a solution for illegal immigrants

UW cattle on summer grazing grounds at the McGuire Ranch, located outside Laramie. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)

Cattle business on unprecedented upswing