Welcome to the 133rd edition of Ranching.com – the leading cattle management resource for a community of 96,000+ ranchers and farmers.

🌾 New Opportunities for Rural Businesses - USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced expanded opportunities aimed at helping rural small businesses grow, create jobs and strengthen local economies. The initiative focuses on increasing access to resources and investments that support long-term economic development across rural America.

🚛 Douglas Port Reopening Nears - The Douglas, Arizona, port is scheduled to reopen on August 24, marking the first step in restoring cattle imports from Mexico after an extended closure. Producers can expect strict animal health inspections and a phased reopening designed to support cattle movement while continuing efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm.

⚖️ Finding the Right Balance - Real-world feedlot data shows that moderate-sized cows can produce calves that deliver strong feedlot performance and desirable carcass results without sacrificing efficiency. Matching cow size to your forage resources and production goals remains one of the best ways to improve long-term profitability.

🔒 Protecting Your Ranch Data - Just like fences protect your cattle, digital guardrails help protect your ranch records from cyber threats and data loss. Simple steps like strong passwords, regular backups, limiting account access and keeping software up to date can go a long way toward safeguarding your operation.

🥩 Why Ground Beef Costs More - Ground beef prices are rising faster than steak prices because demand remains exceptionally strong while supplies of lean beef used for grinding are increasingly limited. Tight cattle inventories and continued consumer demand are keeping pressure on ground beef prices, even as other beef cuts see more moderate price increases.

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