Latest News From Industry Press Release

Kansas State Livestock & Meat Industry Council to recognize the Tom Perrier Family during its 52nd Annual Stockmen’s Dinner on March 2.

Select Sires creations Low Carbon Technologies, LLC, as part of its farmer-owned cooperative to serve beef and dairy farmers seeking to document, verify and improve their carbon footprint and overall sustainability.

During historic price levels, supply chain issues, and general consumer uncertainty about the future, beef remains a top source of protein.

A new officer team for the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board was elected during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans.

Tucker Brown of Throckmorton, Texas, has been selected as the 2022 Advocate of the Year by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

CattleFax shares expert market and weather analysis at the company's recent outlook seminar, held as part of the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans.

NCBA recently approved the organization's 2023 policy priorities at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. Here's the details.

PenPoint Sort is a bolt-on chute technology system that helps simplify the difficult task of objectively measuring and sorting cattle.

During historic price levels, supply chain issues and general consumer uncertainty about the future, beef remains a top source of protein.

Chr. Hansen introduces a new probiotic for feedlot cattle that supports digestive and immune functions.

U.S. CattleTrace announces the appointment of leadership for their producer Board of Directors for 2023.

FBN Livestock and Boveta Nutrition announce a proprietary feeding system for beef cattle that improves feed efficiency and carcass yield while reducing methane gas emissions and wet waste.

The American Hereford Association names Cord Weinheimer as new Southwest region field representative.

Robbins Land and Cattle Company, Scranton, Iowa, were recognized as the Outstanding Commercial Producer by the Iowa Cattlemen's Association.

The nation’s largest family ranching cooperative has launched a major initiative called Grazewell to test and adopt ambitious regenerative ranching practices on all of its 6.5 million acres across 11 western states.

Longtime Iowa livestock extension economist Dr. John Lawrence was inducted into the Iowa Cattlemen's Association Hall of Fame.

Begin the new year with a cow-calf record keeping system that helps identify the most productive and efficient animals in your herd.

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has awarded nineteen scholarships to students enrolled in AAVMC member institutions, totaling close to $100,000.

Precision livestock company, Vytelle, announces Kansas City as their global headquarters.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced $1.5 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve resources in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming.

Leaders of trade organizations representing hundreds of Michigan businesses called on Congress to intervene in the rail labor dispute that threatens to shut down America’s freight rail network in early December. 

Trust In Beef™ announced Syngenta has joined as a partner of the collaborative value chain program helping ranchers integrate climate-smart agriculture systems into their operations

Case IH and Farm Journal join businesses and community leaders in Mayfield, Ky., to bring hope and new light to the most wonderful time of the year.

The NCBA and the Public Lands Council (PLC) announced their opposition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) final rule to list the lesser prairie chicken under the Endangered Species Act.

The approval will ensure greater certainty for the U.S. supply chain while also allowing American producers to continue exporting high-quality beef to meet Japanese consumer demand.

BQA Transportation is a comprehensive management program that incorporates responsible practices in all phases of transporting cattle.

The Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture convened its first-ever “Sustainable Agriculture in the Americas” pavilion at the UN Climate Summit (COP27).

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association hailed the signing of the National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture,

The Department of Labor asked a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order against Packers Sanitation Services Inc. to stop illegally employing minor-aged workers while DOL continues its investigation.

With a shortage of standing forage for cattle and the low availability of hay, it is more important than ever this winter to reduce waste when feeding hay.

The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef will attend COP27 to put the industry’s sustainability priorities on the global stage. Attendees will hear how GRSB is working to coordinate efforts to reduce emissions.

Crawford Livestock Market, Crawford, Nebraska, was recognized for its significant role in supporting Red Angus producers through tactical marketing and strategic partnerships.

Bill Goehring, Libertyville, IA, was named the new president of the American Hereford Association during the group's annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo. Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, WY., was named vice president.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds USDA's investments the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) aiming to increase options for producers and promote competition.

USDA Secretary Vilsack announces $200 million to increase competition across the economy through expansion of meat and poultry processing capacity, aiming to lower costs for Americans and strengthen the supply chain.

Dave Nichols, K-State University Animal Science & Industry professor emeritus, has been awarded the 2022 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty award.

Producer-focused changes in carbon ecosystem services could unlock vast potential to sequester carbon in the heartland.

Veterinarians should be prepared to safely and effectively continue providing services to their clients and maintain clinic business continuity in the face of an FAD outbreak.

There are many challenges surrounding resilient liver flukes, but a combination of education and action will help all producers take them on.

Registration is open for the 2022 U.S. CattleTrace Symposium, to be held November 17 and 18 at the at the American Royal Center in Kansas City, MO.

How can we create a sustainable future for animal agriculture? By building it together, says AAA. The 2023 Stakeholders Summit theme has been set, and speaker proposals and applications are open.

Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association reaffirmed support for the National Pork Producer’s Council following Supreme Court oral arguments in the case NPPC v. Ross.

August beef exports were slightly above last year’s large volume and topped $1 billion in value for the seventh time in eight months this year.

Purina introduces EfficienZ, a non-nutritive feed additive available in select supplements marketed by the company.

Merck Animal Health announces the opening of a manufacturing facility in Louisiana to establish printing, production and distribution of Allflex Livestock Intelligence ear tags.

The North American Meat Institute and America’s leading meat companies are advancing industry-wide best practices and increasing access to nutrient-dense meat for families in need.

Merck Animal Health has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to 18 bovine veterinary students based on their academic achievements, career goals, work experience and interest in veterinary medicine.

Pennchlor® and Rumensin® approved for use together giving beef producers more options to improve the sustainability and efficiency of their business.

Virtual fencing system provides advanced technology to cattle producers and ranchers to manage natural resources more effectively.

Last week the White House announced an Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy.