Industry | Drovers

Beyond Meat Could Be Valued at Up to $1.2 Billion in U.S. IPO

Apr 22, 2019 by Bloomberg

Maker of vegan meat substitutes seeks to raise $184 million and has the backing of Bill Gates, Don Thompson and Obvious Ventures.

#EarthDay Being Celebrated by Agriculture

Apr 22, 2019 by Wyatt Bechtel

Here is a sampling of some of the social media posts from farmers, ranchers and agriculture organizations across the country during Earth Day.

BLM Now Hopes Hammond’s Cattle Can Reduce Fire Risk

Apr 22, 2019 by Greg Henderson

In an ironic twist, the BLM hopes cattle from Dwight and Steven Hammond – ranchers prosecuted for starting range fires – can reduce a fire risk on the high desert of eastern Oregon.

Cash Market Turns Higher

Apr 22, 2019 by Brad Hulett

Cash fed cattle prices finally turned higher in the south, following in the steps of the north to add $2 per cwt to the cash market.

Market Highlights: Beef By-Product Prices Not Helping Cattle Market

Apr 22, 2019 by Andrew P Griffith

The steer by-product price is currently trading just over $9 per hundredweight which is one of the lowest values dating back to 2009.

Cattle Losses from Flooding to be Lower Than First Predicted

Apr 22, 2019 by Associated Press

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says cattle losses in Nebraska from devastating March floods will be much lower than previously reported.

John's World: Why Does the Ag Census Turnaround Take So Long?

Apr 22, 2019 by John Phipps

John Phipps has a fundamental issue with the ag census -- it takes far too long. John breaks down his issue with it during John's World.

Better Spring Forage Conditions in Oklahoma

Apr 19, 2019 by Derrell Peel - Oklahoma State University

Conditions were significantly different in April, 2018 with 34.85 percent of the state in extreme (D3) and exceptional (D4) drought conditions and just 41.72 percent of the state with no drought conditions.

In The Cattle Markets: Census Observations

Apr 19, 2019 by Matthew Diersen, South Dakota State University Extension

The 2017 Census of Agriculture was released April 11. While the lag between collecting and reporting the information seems like a long time, the breadth and depth of information is substantial.

Predicting Respiratory Disease from Behavior?

Apr 19, 2019 by Justin Sexten, Certified Angus Beef

Can we predict respiratory disease (BRD) onset using behavior monitoring technology? A research group at Texas A&M University looked to answer this very question.

Hay Season is Coming Soon, Refresh Your Production Strategy

Apr 19, 2019 by Sara Brown

Hopefully, the first round of hay harvest only a few weeks away. Two free “Beef Tips” videos from Purdue Extension could help beef producers maximize the quality and quantity of their forage crops.

Mitloehner To Receive CAST Award

Apr 19, 2019 by Greg Henderson

Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality expert at the University of California, Davis, will receive the 2019 Borlaug CAST Communication Award.

Fairs and Expos: Engage, But Don’t Forget Security Principles

Apr 19, 2019 by Hannah Thompson-Weeman

County and state fairs will be in full swing very soon, giving 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to show off another year of hard work. In addition to catching up with friends and competing in the show ring, fairs allow us to connect and engage with the general public.

The Scientist who Debunked Livestock’s Long Shadow

Apr 18, 2019 by John Maday

This week, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) named University of California-Davis Professor Frank Mitloehner, PhD, as the 2019 Borlaug CAST Communication Award recipient.

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 2 Percent

Apr 18, 2019 by Greg Henderson

Cattle on Feed estimates for April 1, 2019, were 2% higher than the same month a year ago.

Activists Sue USDA Over Fecal Matter In Meat

Apr 18, 2019 by Greg Henderson

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for ignoring concerns over fecal contamination of chicken and other meat.

DIY Farm Animal Inspired Easter Eggs

Apr 18, 2019 by Taylor Leach

Check out our favorite Easter egg creations inspired by some of our favorite farm animals!

February Ends Uphill Run on U.S. Beef Exports

Apr 18, 2019 by USMEF

February beef exports declined 6% year-over-year to 94,885 mt while value was down 3% to $581.6 million.

OpEd: The Real Whopper

Apr 18, 2019 by Jennifer Houston 2019 NCBA President

We’re not even a third of the way through 2019, but we already have a frontrunner for a political fact-checker’s annual “Lie of the Year” award: the trendy yet incorrect political/media narrative that if we all just cut back on eating delicious real beef hamburgers, we’re going to stop or significantly slow climate change.

"Old Town Road" Parodied by Peterson Farm Bros. in Ode to Grazing

Apr 17, 2019 by Wyatt Bechtel

The Peterson Farm Bros. have debuted their latest parody called “Pasture Road,” which is a new spin on the Billboard Top 100 hit “Old Town Road.”