Latest News From Wyatt Bechtel

The COOL Down

Country of origin labeling (COOL) has been vilified for quite some time; an end might be in sight.

One Nation Without Water

Drought has had a widespread impact on all areas of the beef industry. To stay in business, water is the name of the game.

Grazing Through the Hard Times

Managing forage and water goes a long way toward profitability.

McDonald’s Plans to Supersize Sustainability Efforts

It was announced last month that McDonald’s is going to invest in sustainable beef. While a clear definition has not been entirely outlined attendees of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Cattlemen’s College got a little better idea of what to expect.

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Recover From Drought

Drought can create stress for the land, cattle and people. Here’s how one western ranch coped with adversity.

Cattle Theft at All-Time High

With beef prices reaching record highs there has also been a rapid increase in stolen cattle for Oklahoma ranchers.

Range Beef Cow Symposium brings Producers to the Black Hills

Cattle producers from across the U.S. have gathered in Rapid City, S.D. for the 23rd Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS).

Recovering the Ranch After Drought

If there are any lessons that can be learned from the past few years of sparse rainfall it’s that recovering from drought requires proper management.

NCBA Working with King Ranch Institute to Develop Leaders

The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management is offering a new joint program with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association that will help recognize and cultivate future leaders of the beef industry.