Author: Jason
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Iowa Cattle Producer Charged Following Livestock Neglect Investigation
WINTERSET, Iowa — A Madison County cattle producer is facing dozens of criminal charges after authorities reported finding malnourished cattle and multiple dead animals on a farm near Winterset. According to court records, 29-year-old Blake Rutz was arrested after an investigation uncovered more than 50 cows and several calves in poor condition. Authorities also reported…
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FDA Approves First Generic Ketoprofen for BRD Fever Control in Cattle
Cattle producers have another tool available in the fight against bovine respiratory disease after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new use for a generic ketoprofen injectable product. The FDA recently granted supplemental approval for KetoMed, allowing the prescription drug to be used to control fever associated with bovine respiratory disease, commonly known…
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Missouri Sale Barns Climb to the Top of National Calf Market Rankings
Missouri cattle producers have plenty to be proud of this year as sale barns across the state continue to post some of the strongest feeder calf prices in the nation. New national rankings of top steer sales by weight group show Missouri markets repeatedly appearing among the highest prices recorded anywhere in the country, particularly…
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Strong Export Year Gives Wheat Producers a Boost
As the books closed on the 2025-2026 wheat marketing year, U.S. wheat exports finished stronger than many expected, providing a welcome bright spot for producers facing another season of tight margins and lower cash prices. Final export inspections reached approximately 23.7 million metric tons, marking the largest volume of U.S. wheat shipped overseas since the…
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Strong Cattle Markets Make Fence Improvements Worth a Look
COLUMBIA, Mo. — While cattle prices remain favorable, livestock producers may want to consider investing some of those profits back into one of the most important assets on the ranch: pasture fencing. Anyone who has received a middle of the night phone call about cattle roaming outside the pasture understands the value of a dependable…
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Feed Additive Shows Promise in Fight Against Foreign Swine Disease Threat
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new round of independent research is giving pork producers another tool in the ongoing effort to protect the U.S. swine herd from some of the industry’s most serious disease threats. McNess announced during the 2026 World Pork Expo that its FeedARMOR feed additive demonstrated strong effectiveness against a virus used…