Latest News From Industry Press Release

King Ranch has acquired a 50% stake in Cobalt Cattle, the nation’s fourth-largest cattle feeding operation with six feedyards in Colorado, Kansas and Texas.

Production Animal Consultation (PAC) plans to hold beef industry summits for stakeholders to gather and exchange ideas the first week in April.

The American Feed Industry Association says formaldehyde has been "safely used in the U.S. animal food industry for over 40 years via accurate automated equipment."

International Genetic Solutions (IGS) recently unveiled a new information resource and video platform for important beef industry topics pertinent to producers’ bottom lines.

Vytelle, the in vitro fertilization (IVF) company, announces the opening of its 8th US-based and 17th global laboratory, strategically located in the heart of Nebraska.

A panel discussion at the NCBA convention focused on new profit opportunities for livestock producers created by corporate sustainability programs.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit is set for May 8-9 in Kansas City, MO.

Rabobank forecasts market trends and economic conditions driving agriculture in Q1 2024.

The annual program is committed to helping FFA chapters nationwide which use the funds in a variety of ways from helping to defray travel and event costs to funding community projects and scholarships.

Henry C. Gardiner scholarships have been awarded to elite undergraduates since 2012. This year, 33 applicants competed for six scholarships.

Joh Deere's new high-horsepower windrower model helps improve productivity and efficiency.

Combining individual animal data with AI insights generated from millions of cattle, the company provides tailored feedback to help each partner in the chain optimize their own production.

NASDA supports farmers and ranchers’ ability to safeguard animal health through the responsible use of vaccines.

To give cattle producers more flexibility and convenience in their fly control program, Cargill has partnered with Central Life Sciences to develop a feed-through fly control bolus containing Altosid IGR.

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have successfully merged. As Novonesis, the new company will provide biosolutions.

One of the industry’s leading collaborations between Purina Animal Nutrition and Zinpro helps optimize cattle performance.

The National BQA Awards, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers and educators.

Thousands of cattle producers, industry partners and stakeholders have arrived in Orlando, Florida, for CattleCon24.

The redesigned tag and applicator save time and reduce stress on cattle and crews at arrival processing.

Vytelle will develop tools to characterize differences in feed efficiency among groups of feeder cattle via the Blocktrust Network’s permissioned blockchain.

Streamlined land and livestock insights are now accessible from one simple tool to strengthen decision-making and maximize profitability.

Ag tech startup MyAnIML and USDA find first-of-its-kind facial recognition technology successfully analyzes cattle muzzles to predict illness.

Bimeda, Inc. announces BOVitalize™ an oral vitamin and mineral supplement for beef and dairy cows, bulls and ruminating calves.

U.S. CattleTrace has entered into a strategic alliance with IMI Global, the nation’s largest third-party cattle verification company.

The Missouri Cattlemen's Association recognized Keith Stevens, a Bolivar, Missouri, cattle producer as the state's cattleman of the year.

The first system to make feeding recommendations via artificial intelligence (AI) and machine vision has been announced by Precision Livestock Technologies.

NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have announced the chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024.

Greater Omaha Packing Inc. announces the successful acquisition of Heartland Protein, solidifying its commitment to meeting the increasing demand for bovine-originated products.

Being prepared ahead of calving season is the best way for producers to assure they will bring home the newborn calves successfully.

The 2024 Top Producer Summit will feature industry-leading speakers on finance, innovative management practices, human resources, technology and succession planning.

The latest ideas in cutting-edge technology for agribusiness will be featured at a Feb. 13 Forum in Kansas City. Here's more information about who will be there.

 The House of Representatives passed the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act on Tuesday. It will help fight illicit use of the product in humans while preserving access to the drug for animals.

Four grants have been awarded by ICASA totaling roughly $1.15 million to identify why liver abscesses occur and develop diagnostic tools to enable informed decision-making to treat the condition.

New precision feed system drives 5% to 15% increase in ROI in beef production. The system balances beef diets for amino acid requirements relative to energy consumption,

The Meat Institute and the Protein PACT will highlight animal agriculture’s commitments and progress toward global goals at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai Nov. 30 through Dec. 12. 

The future home of the American Royal moves forward on facility to “create a food and agriculture innovation district that will be unlike any other in the world,” said Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.

Elected to lead U.S. CattleTrace over the next year are chairman Mark Gardiner, Ashland, Kansas, and chair-elect Joe Leathers, Guthrie, Texas.

Bryan Whaley will begin his new duties at the Iowa Cattlemen's Association on December 4.

Dr. Bob Smith was recognized as the 2023 Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry Distinguished Alumnus on Monday, November 13.   

Beef exports continue to face significant headwinds in 2023, and September’s export volume was down 15% and the lowest of the year so far.

Expert panel will discuss biggest challenges facing global prairies, rangelands and railways and highlight solutions that benefit nature and society.

Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame 2024 inductees and industry award winners will be honored on Feb. 1 at the 15th annual banquet, held during CattleCon24 in Orlando, Florida.

The 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium will be held at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, Dec. 13 &14.

Vaccinating pregnant heifers and cows can provide protection for calves at birth – when they are most vulnerable.

Virginia Tech received a record $80 million grant from USDA to help farmers implement climate-smart practices that could significantly reduce greenhouse gasses.

Rural communities are often disproportionately affected by food insecurity, primarily due to poor access, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange.

The Red Angus Association of America presented the 2023 Pioneer Breeder of the Year award to Glacier Red Angus at the 70th National Red Angus Convention Awards Banquet on Friday, Sept. 15.

North Dakota ranchers Sam and Emily Twedt were recognized as Red Angus breeders of the year during the association's annual meeting in Denver.

A record-keeping app for cattle producers using iPhones and Android devices has been developed by Kansas State University.

The North American Meat Institute announces a new tool to support the meat industry in measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.