Tag: livestock
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Florida cattle producers prepare for early heat stress
In Florida, cattle producers are preparing for increasing heat and humidity as summer conditions begin to build. Warm overnight temperatures and high humidity levels reduce cattle’s ability to cool down, raising the risk of heat stress. Producers are adjusting management practices by improving water access, modifying grazing schedules, and increasing shade where possible. Heat stress…
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Grizzly Emergence Prompts Predator Conflict Warnings
Apr 24, 2026 As grizzly bears emerge from hibernation this month, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging livestock producers and homeowners to take proactive steps to avoid conflicts. Biologists recently spotted the first grizzly of 2026 scavenging on a bison carcass in Yellowstone’s northern backcountry. While males emerge in March, females with cubs are beginning to appear…
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South Dakota pasture conditions off to uneven start
South Dakota livestock producers are heading into the grazing season with mixed pasture conditions across the state. Recent moisture has helped jumpstart grass growth in some areas, but others remain dry, slowing early-season development. Ranchers are monitoring conditions closely as they prepare to turn cattle out. The uneven start is forcing some producers to remain…
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Pasture Conditions Improve, But Recovery Remains Uneven
Pasture conditions are beginning to improve across parts of the country, but recovery remains uneven following last year’s dry conditions. Recent moisture has helped kick off spring green-up in some regions, while others continue to deal with lingering drought stress. Producers are taking a cautious approach, holding back stocking rates until grass conditions become more…
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Here’s your Ranch Markets— myradioranch.com
Cattle markets continue to trade with underlying strength, supported by tight supplies and steady demand across the beef complex. However, producers are watching processing capacity and regional conditions closely, particularly as wildfire impacts in areas like western Nebraska add pressure to grazing and placement decisions. Live cattle futures remain near recent highs, while feeder cattle…