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Feedlot intensive production system beef cattle. (iStock │ #2153732613 - shiota)
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High Plains Slaughter Report

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales results for the week ending Dec. 14, reported receipts of 75,455 head compared to 57,974 head a week ago and 62,831 head a year ago, according to the USDA Livestock Poultry and Grain Market News Division, St. Jos... Read More

Extra days on feed means heavier carcass weights and also plays a part in rising numbers of Choice and Prime carcasses. (Courtesy photo.)
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Tyson plant closing will impact Nebraska ranchers

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KDA reminds poultry owners of HPAI risk

Speer shares optimism about beef industry at KLA Convention 

Feedlot intensive production system beef cattle. (iStock │ #2153732613 - shiota)

Calculating annual cow costs webinar series scheduled in 2026

Beef cattle in pasture at sunset. (iStock │ #207406680 - Steve Lovegrove)

Livestock Calendar December 19 2025

Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)

With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high

Temperature and precipitation patterns varied sharply across the country with eyes on Northwest, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Temps and precipitation varied sharply across country

Black Angus cattle graze along rocky area of pasture. (Courtesy photo.)

NCTA students gain Insights at Range Beef Cow Symposium

Cattle Markets

Glass and pitcher of milk: congerdesign. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act clears hurdle