Angie Stump Denton, editorial leader of Drovers and Farm Journal's cattle industry news coverage. Her on-the-ground reporting of New World Screwworm provides ranchers and livestock producers with important information they need to manage the crisis.

Angie Stump Denton

Editorial Leader, Drovers

Angie Stump Denton is the editorial lead for Drovers, bringing a third-generation cattle producer’s perspective to the beef industry. From breeding to calving and weaning to markets, her expertise provides producers with actionable, day-to-day insights. Her reporting on critical animal health issues, including New World screwworm, extends beyond the science to the ranch gate. Dedicated to the resilience of the U.S. cattle industry, Angie’s work bridges the gap between the headlines and practical management, helping producers protect their herds and ensure profitability.

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Consumers want transparency about how beef is raised. They care about the eating experience, nutrition and animal welfare, and they are increasingly interested in online shopping and diverse protein options.
Technology, genetics and market signals must align to drive meaningful improvements in beef production. Meat scientist Dale Woerner says the industry needs to move from simply measuring weight to understanding the true composition and efficiency of cattle.
Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with recent confirmations in Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announces plans to reopen Moore Air Base in Texas as a New World screwworm sterile fly distribution facility. Long-term production is anticipated to be 300 million sterile flies per week.
Expanding its livestock product line, FBN adds Ridley Feeds, fencing supplies, equine products and more.
Increasing carcass size, global methane research and beef on dairy were some of the key topics discussed during the 2025 BIF Symposium.
BIF recognizes Hammack, Paschal, Sanders, Shafer, Steffen and Taylor for their contributions to beef cattle improvement.
It’s not too early to start planning. In fact, Tiffany Lashmet advises Beef Improvement Federation Young Producer Conference attendees it’s time to think about an estate plan once you’re 18.
Alan Hojer shares tools to help ranch families turn tension into trust and pass the reins with purpose.
2025 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year, River Creek Farms, uses cutting-edge genetic and reproductive technologies to improve predictability, reduce risk and accelerate genetic progress within their Simmental-based herd.