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As a new decade begins, the beef industry’s voice must become one if producers are to benefit from the many opportunities presented today while confronting numerous challenges.

It is important to maintain our community ties built around agriculture and mining that have been the fabric of rural America.

John Nalivka's projections for the 2020 Cattle Inventory show a decline of 1.6%, which, if realized, would be smallest inventory number since 2016.

As 2019 rapidly comes to a close and the holiday season is upon us, Americans have an abundance for which to be thankful.  This is particularly true with regard to food production in the U.S.

As 2019 rapidly comes to a close and the holiday season is upon us, Americans have an abundance for which to be thankful.  This is particularly true with regard to food production in the U.S.

Capturing and using data on the performance of your herd and the profitability of your ranch can help you make decisions that will lead to better performance and profitability.

Ranchers can no longer consider their end product as calves or yearlings, with their role in the industry complete once those calves or yearlings are loaded on a truck and leave the ranch.

Beef cow slaughter in 2019 will be the highest relative to the overall cow herd since 2013, and suggests tighter supplies in 2020 and higher overall prices.