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Through the Igenity Beef genomic platform, Neogen will identify groups of cattle that qualify for Top Dollar Angus — the first and only genetic verification program focused on commercial Angus and Red Angus cattle.

Representing the United States at the 2020 World Hereford Conference in Queenstown, New Zealand, Team USA captured third place in the competition held March 7-13, 2020.

Estimated cattle industry losses due to COVID-19 will reach $13.6 billion, according to a study by ag economists conducted to assist USDA in determining how best to allocate CARES Act relief funds to cattle producers.

In the wake of social distancing guidelines, more than 72% of GAR cattle were sold online, as 633 bidders were registered to bid in person, on LiveAuctions.tv and Superior Livestock Auction.

Zoetis announces the acquisition of Performance Livestock Analytics to enhance its animal health solutions across the continuum of care for beef producers.

The Beef Checkoff and fifteen state beef councils won a major court victory as the U. S. District Court of Montana ruled in favor of USDA and the Montana Beef Council in the matter of R-CALF vs. Sonny Perdue and USDA.

Producers have made substantial progress in reducing the use of antibiotics and helping protect both human and livestock health through improved antibiotic stewardship.

Audie Neal Rackley, 85, former Executive Editor of the Quarter Horse Journal and Quarter Racing Journal, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 in Amarillo, Texas.

Many areas of North Dakota are projected to experience moderate to major flooding this spring. The greatest flood impacts are expected to be on farms and ranches because of overland flooding.

The U.S. CattleTrace mission is to develop and manage a nationally significant, robust and globally accepted voluntary animal disease traceability system for all cattle entering commerce.

In January 2017, the FDA issued new rules requiring Veterinary Feed Directives for feed products containing “medically important” ingredients such as tetracyclines.

Three Tyson Foods, Inc. sustainability programs achieved recognition for alignment to the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework.

NCBA's CEO says the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has become a costly and time-consuming burden for America's ranchers, and cattlemen support modernization of the law.

The American Hereford Association provides an update on programs designed to assist commercial cattlemen with management and marketing opportunities that capitalize on the strengths of Hereford genetics.

Twenty-one farm and ranch groups are launching Farmers for a Sustainable Future (FSF), a coalition supporting environmental and economic sustainability that will serve as a resource for lawmakers and policymakers.

Neogen Corporation announced that it and Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) have launched updated content to Angus GSSM — the first genomic profiler designed specifically for Angus cattle.

Progressive Beef™, a cattle management and sustainability system for feedlots, says more than two million cattle have been certified through the program and nearly four million cattle will be certified this year.

CattleFax sees positive cattle outlook for 2020; predicts focus on consumers a requirement for continued beef industry success.

Stockmanship & Stewardship is a unique two-day educational experience featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) education and other sessions for cattlemen.

Research conducted by NCBA finds at least one-third of surveyed consumers believe that plant-based fake meat products contain at least some real beef.

Neudorff USA launches ANTIXX FIRE ANT BAIT to attract and kill foraging and red imported fire ants (Solenopsis Invicta) and harvester ants. 

Neudorff USA launches ANTIXX FIRE ANT BAIT to attract and kill foraging and red imported fire ants (Solenopsis Invicta) and harvester ants. 

Fifth-generation Florida rancher Marty Smith was elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) replacing Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tenn., 2019 NCBA president.

During the past decade, seedstock breeders have adopted genomics to strengthen genetic prediction tools and resulting selection decisions. The IGS-Neogen partnership accelerates the effort for commercial ranchers.

GrowSafe Systems Ltd. announced the inaugural release of The 2020 Top 150 Proven Bulls, which includes all bulls with a 0.6 accuracy rating for their RFI EPD.

Cattle producers Jared Brackett, Hugh Sanburg and Norman Voyles, Jr. are the new leaders of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB).

The National Cattleman’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, has announced the winners of its 2020 Beef Quality Assurance Awards during the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

The Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) approved the organization’s top 2020 Policy Priorities.

NCBA and the Public Lands Council oppose the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, a bill that would require federal land management agencies to permanently end livestock grazing on some allotments.

Wendy's commits to comprehensive accounting of animal care best practices, including responsible use of antibiotics and animal housing conditions, by the end of 2024.

The informal fraternity of livestock fieldmen, auctioneers, sale managers and livestock business leaders met for their 55th Annual Banquet at the National Western Club on Jan. 18th, inducting three to its Hall of Fame.

Multiple state cattlemen’s organizations from major beef producing regions have partnered together to form U.S. CattleTrace, a disease traceability initiative.

Performance Livestock Analytics (PLA) and Top Dollar Angus are partnering to help seedstock and commercial cattlemen simplify data entry and capture more value from their management decisions.

A series of workshops for feedyard managers and employees will be held in Kansas and Nebraska next month that will provide practical tips and strategies for successful feedyard operation.

Dean Edge, Rimbey, Alta., was named Champion at the 2020 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) Midwestern Regional Qualifying Event in Yankton, S.D.

The Beef Quality Assurance program has certified more than 100,000 producers through its online learning system, with hundreds of thousands certified since the program's inception in the early 1990s.

During the last trimester of pregnancy in beef cows, the fetus grows rapidly, placing increasing nutrient demands on the cow. In addition, cold weather increases the cow's nutrient requirements.

Neogen Corporation announced it has released Igenity® + Envigor™ — the first and only genetic test in the beef industry that measures heterosis in crossbred cattle.

Kansas rancher and influencer, Brandi Buzzard-Frobose was named by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association as the 2019 Advocate of the Year in recognition of her success in advocating for beef.

Jim Thomas of O Lazy Y Ranch in Guthrie, Oklahoma, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame for 2020.

USDA's December 1, 2019 Cattle on Feed report estimated 12 million cattle in feedlots with capacity more than 1,000 head.

While some producers have plentiful hay, rain during and after cutting may have resulted in reduced forage quality due to mold, leaf loss, shatter and nutrient leaching.

Designed to identify superior Hereford-influenced feeder cattle, the Hereford Advantage program now offers additional benefits to add value to feeder cattle.

At the 2019 North American International Livestock Show in Louisville, Kentucky, nine of the 12 living members of the Prestigious Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery gathered.

The U.S. Cattlemen's Association calls for "accurate meat labels" and noted they have asked FSIS to use certain labeling claims to be used exclusively for cattle "born, raised and slaughtered" in the U.S.

NCBA says it will work with the USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to address the Agency’s longstanding policy on geographic origin statements for beef.

AMS will host a stakeholder meeting in Kansas City, December 12, to review a study on Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) negotiated slaughter cattle market reporting.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee voted Tuesday to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which was established in 1964.

Cattle feeders will honor their own Feb. 4, 2020, in San Antonio, during their 11th annual banquet, held for the second year in conjunction with the nation’s largest annual cattle industry gathering.

Certified Hereford Beef® honored National Beef Packing, US Foods® Dallas and Vista Markets for their dedication to the Certified Hereford Beef brand during the AHA Honorees awards ceremony.