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Angus Beef Bulletin

Basis for Lighter-weight Feeder Cattle

It’s time to revisit pricing rules reflected in price slides and basis levels.

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New World Screwworm Update with Jennifer Koziol

Jennifer Koziol with Texas Tech University discusses recent announcements and what cattlemen need to keep in mind for the near future related to New World screwworm.

Bull thistle. Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension.

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Control Prickly Pasture Profit Robbers

Pasture thistles can reduce profitability, productivity. Here are tips for control.

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Evolution of the Mexican Beef Market

The Mexican beef industry has evolved significantly in the past two decades, rendering many older views of the industry outdated and incorrect.

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Drought Causes Nitrate Concerns

All forages contain some level of nitrates, but certain management and environmental conditions can lead to accumulation at toxic levels.

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Female Foundations

Your cow herd is your future.

Whether you raise them or buy them, the females you put back in your herd now will have a profound effect on the herd your grandchildren will oversee. Set them up for success with genetics focusing on the maternal foundation. Find herds committed to being that maternal source in this special advertising section of the Angus Beef Bulletin.

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Comparable Numbers

July 09, 2026

USMARC releases 2026 adjustment factors for across-breed expected progeny differences.

The Lowdown on New World Screwworm

July 09, 2026 By Lynsey McAnally

What cattlemen need to keep in mind for the near future related to New World screwworm.

Breathing Under Pressure

July 09, 2026

Texas A&M’s Dustin Major explains the ins and outs of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in horses and how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

Keep ’em Ruminating

July 09, 2026 By Heather Smith Thomas

How forage quality and maturity, particle size and consistency, and more affect rumen function.

Executive Order Advances Regenerative Agriculture

July 09, 2026

Rollins announces USDA rule to unlock funds for American farmers using regenerative agricultural practices.

News & Notes

July 09, 2026 By Shauna Hermel

John Deere reinforces commitment to diagnostic and repair tools for farmers; grants support rural emergency response departments; USDA takes action to lower fertilizer costs; Ashland Veterinary Center expands; and USDA makes more farm-to-school investments.

The Link

July 09, 2026 By Sarah Dreyer

AngusLink’s Genetic Merit Scorecard provides a standardized way to communicate genetic merit. Its percentile chart provides context for comparison to the industry.

Build Cows That Stay

July 09, 2026

Use smarter heifer development for long-term productivity. Nebraska Extension educators share tips.

Does It Plop When It Drops?

July 09, 2026 By Heather Smith Thomas

King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Professor Robert Wells describes how to use manure scoring as a tool to assess rumen function and body condition.

Destocking to Rebuild

July 09, 2026

Nebraska Extension specialists share tips for how to destock the cow herd strategically to promote future rebuilding.

In the Cattle Markets

July 08, 2026

Strong demand and cattle inventories are both driving beef demand.

Best in the World

July 08, 2026

Jace Thompson wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, making he and his father, Ty, the first father-son duo to both earn the title.

Keeping Good Records

June 26, 2026 By Lynsey McAnally

Gabe Wight, founder of herd management platform Herd Advisor, tackles the importance of recordkeeping, where to start, why an easy-to-use management software is a solid investment for commercial cattlemen, and more.

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Control Prickly Pasture Profit Robbers

June 18, 2026

Pasture thistles can reduce profitability, productivity. Here are tips for control.

Basis for Lighter-weight Feeder Cattle

June 18, 2026

It’s time to revisit pricing rules reflected in price slides and basis levels.

BIF Recognizes Angus Pioneers, Industry Leaders at Symposium

June 18, 2026

Members, staff, industry leaders recognized at 2026 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium and Convention in Idaho.

The Six Classes of Nutrients for Cattle

June 18, 2026 By Heather Smith Thomas

Ruminant nutritionist discusses rumen function, physiology and nutrient utilization.

Help Cattle Bounce Back Faster After Stress

June 18, 2026

Stress and disease can suppress feed intake, making proactive immune support more important.

Gizmos & Gadgets

June 18, 2026 By Paige Nelson

This month’s edition of “Gizmos and Gadgets” features a Zoetis growth implant approved for cattle in drylot, a Boarbuster feral hog trap, a Rap Manufacturing LoadAll machine and a John Deere M27 6R midsize tractor.