Welcome to the 92nd edition of Ranching.com – the leading cattle management resource for a community of 96,000+ ranchers and farmers.

💪 Technology + Genetics = Power Profits - Missouri producers are boosting cattle profits by blending advanced genetics with tech tools like data tracking and genetic testing. This article outlines how the state’s “Show-Me Select” program is helping ranchers raise more consistent, higher-value calves.

💵 Cost of Time vs. Ground Beef - This article reveals how much time the average consumer spends working just to buy a pound of ground beef—and what that says about beef’s value relative to other foods. It’s a fresh look at labor, economics and how consumers perceive meat pricing.

💉 Boosting Weaned-Calf Performance - New research on FerAppease—a topical maternal-appeasing substance applied at weaning—shows promising gains: improved weight gain, feed efficiency and health performance in newly weaned cattle. The findings suggest it could be a valuable tool for reducing stress, enhancing growth and improving profitability in beef operations.

🧑‍🌾 Livestock + Cover Crops = Profit - A new study from North Dakota State University found that grazing livestock on cover crops cut investment costs by up to half — offering real economic returns while maintaining soil health.

🔍 How Screwworm & Trade Closures Affect U.S. Cattle - A recent spike in cases of the flesh-eating pest New World screwworm near the U.S.–Mexico border has prompted a live-cattle import ban, forcing many southern feedlots to adjust rapidly. With fewer cattle crossing and domestic herds at historic lows, supply tightens—and so does producer risk.

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