glynn tonsor

Livestock producers have seen favorable prices, but Extension analysts say they need to stay on top of expenses. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Beef

Stay focused on production costs

With closures and realignments n the processing industry, livestock economists say it is a good time to look at costs, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

As the year nears the end several packing plants announced plans to close as animal protein supplies remain tight and margins are thin, according to agricultural economists. This photo was taken near Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Livestock

Processing plant closures reflect tight margins

(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Livestock

WASDE: Red meat and poultry production upped for 2024



Kansas Livestock Association

KLA to have annual convention

Cattle in a feedlot at Hy-Plains in Montezuma, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cattle on feed shows increase in slaughter market

Cattle in a feedlot at Hy-Plains in Montezuma, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cattle on Feed shows uptick in numbers

Cows need to be monitored for calving-related issues, according to veterinarians at K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

WASDE raises red meat and poultry production

Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University agriculture economics professor spoke March 1 at Cattlemen's Day in Manhattan, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Tonsor gives beef industry economic outlook at K-State Cattlemen’s Day 

Livestock (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter.)

Cattle on Feed report shows slight increase in feedlot numbers

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier

Recent Cattle on Feed provides no unexpected turns

Report highlights value of international beef trade