Abigail George

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U.S. halts livestock imports from Mexico to prevent a screwworm outbreak

4 days ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The USDA has suspended imports of live cattle, horses and bison from Mexico through southern border ports, effective immediately, due to the resurgence of the New World screwworm (NWS). Screwworm is a parasitic fly that poses a significant threat to livestock and wildlife. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the suspension on Sunday, citing detections of the screwworm as far north as Oaxaca and Veracruz, Mexico, approximately 700 miles from the U.S. border.
April 2025 USDA Feed Outlook report

2 weeks ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The April Feed Outlook report shows the U.S. corn exports boost 2024-25 global coarse grains trade prospects. U.S. 2024-25 corn ending stocks are expected to be 75 million bushels lower this month at 1.465 billion bushels. The lower ending stocks follow an increase in exports partially offset by a decrease in feed and residual use, based on second-quarter disappearance.
Breeding success: The Steppler family's cattle legacy

2 weeks ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

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God’s favorite protein

3 weeks ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

While at the NCBA CattleCon this past February, I heard one of the speakers say, “Bovine are God’s favorite protein, so we are blessed.” It was one of those fun little quotes I wrote down, thinking I could use it as a photo caption or something one day. However, I’ve come back to the quote again and again, thinking about it more. There are a lot of uncertainties in our industry and our world right now.
Cattle demand expected to be robust for the remainder of the year

4 weeks ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2024-25 U.S. corn outlook is for greater exports, reduced feed and residual use, and smaller ending stocks. Feed and residual use is cut 25 million bushels to 5.8 billion based on disappearance during the December-February quarter as indicated in the March 31 Grain Stocks report. Exports are raised 100 million bushels reflecting the pace of sales and shipments to date and relatively competitive U.S. prices.
Healthy heifers for longevity in the herd

1 month ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

As the beef industry approaches the expansion phase of the cattle cycle, retention of the most productive heifers will be a critical strategy for the most successful herds. Management practices, parasite control and herd immunity are all key components of raising healthy heifers aimed for longevity in your herd. “When it comes to retention of heifers from your own herd, you have to have the genetics that you're looking for,” says Jacques Fuselier, DVM, Merck Animal Health.
March 2025 USDA Feed Outlook report

1 month ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The March Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production prospects are raised for 2024-25. This month’s 2024-25 U.S. coarse grains outlook is for a slight reduction in supplies, with greater declines in use – ultimately lifting ending stocks by nearly 0.5 million tons. Based on recorded import volumes to date, the 2024-25 barley and oats import forecasts are lowered by 1 and 5 million bushels, respectively.
Predicted $5.50 per bushel wheat for reminder of marketing year

2 months ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2024-25 U.S. corn outlook is unchanged relative to last month. The season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged at $4.35 per bushel. Global coarse grain production for 2024-25 is forecast 3.2 million tons higher to 1.496 billion. This month’s foreign coarse grain outlook is for larger production, reduced trade and smaller ending stocks relative to last month.
Ranching Louisiana style

2 months ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

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Herd health and biosecurity were at the forefront of CattleCon presentations

2 months ago | agproud.com | Abigail George

Herd health and biosecurity efforts have never been more important than they are today. As we prepare to build back the U.S. beef herd and reduce diseases threatening U.S. beef production, farmers and ranchers should consider how to protect their animals and operations before it is too late. Here are a few topics shared at Cattlemen’s College during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.