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Nutritious beef
Opinion
Less Meat, Better Health – Not So Fast
For the past 40 years, we’ve heard an ongoing less meat equals better health. The pragmatic evidence doesn’t support that claim.
November 18, 2024 11:28 AM
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Nevil Speer
CAB Steaks
Opinion
‘Willfully Manipulating The Discourse’ in Beef Nutrition Discussions
The medical and scientific communities don’t always get it right – that’s especially true with conventional wisdom around dietary fat.
October 29, 2024 10:43 AM
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Nevil Speer
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Opinion
Speer: Better To Have and Not Need Risk Management Strategy Than Need It and Not Have It
Higher prices means the business now carries more value-at-risk than ever. Producers are encouraged to be increasingly proactive in pursuing measures to ensure that equity remains protected.
October 16, 2024 06:01 PM
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Nevil Speer
Drovers - State of the Beef Industry - 2024 Report - The Big Picture
Industry
The Future of the Beef Industry: New Survey Data Shows Producers Are Optimistic
There are challenges, no doubt, but 59% of producers plan to add a family member to their operation and 51% indicate they will increase their herd size in the next five years.
October 04, 2024 02:47 PM
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Nevil Speer
Fed cattle traded steady to $1 lower
Opinion
Speer: What The Cattle Business Demands
Bigger weights, more days on feed, improved quality – they’re all part of a longer-run story. None of that’s likely to change. Once productivity and quality gains occur, it’s hard to ever go back.
October 03, 2024 03:16 PM
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Nevil Speer
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Industry
Industry Shifts: What Cattle Producers See Coming In the Next 5 Years
Based on the Drovers State of the Industry survey, the majority of producers agree or strongly agree that environmental impact, animal welfare, sustainable practices and desire of high-quality beef will be increasingly important.
September 26, 2024 03:44 PM
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Nevil Speer
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Industry
Speer: We Need Some Common Sense When It Comes to Electronic Identification
There’s a lot of hyperbole out there about USDA’s EID mandate — much of it serves as nothing more than fear-mongering.
September 26, 2024 12:58 PM
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Nevil Speer
Drovers - State of the Beef Industry - 2024 Report
Industry
Are Cattle Producers Rebuilding Their Herds Now?
America’s beef cattle inventory continues to tighten, pushing market prices to record levels. Under normal conditions, that would lead to anticipation about building herds again. However, this cycle is anything but typical.
September 25, 2024 11:09 AM
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John Nalivka
Beef cattle
Industry
Beef Quality: Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going
Choice and Select aren’t driving the business — consumers want premium grade cattle
September 24, 2024 10:32 AM
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Nevil Speer
Per Capita Beef Expenditures
Industry
Good News: Consumers Continue To Choose Beef
Higher prices on bigger volume is testament to the importance of building and maintaining efforts to boost beef demand. The industry’s focus on improved quality and consistency is paying dividends for U.S. producers.
September 23, 2024 11:14 AM
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