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The world’s first 3-D bioprinted ribeye steak was unveiled this week. Just like plant-based products already in grocery stores, cultured meats will rely on misinformation about beef to overcome the “yuck” factor.
Colorado State University will bestow the 2021 Founders Day Medal on Professor Emeritus John Matsushima, a legendary scientist in beef-cattle nutrition whose innovations have influenced the global food system.
On Thursday, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) sent a letter to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council regarding the enforcement of President Biden’s Buy American mandate, signed on January 25.
Trade seems to be taking a back seat in Washington. From COVID-19 recovery to a focus on climate, other issues are taking priority in the new White House. That’s not stopping ag groups from pushing for key trade deals.
Texas A&M study aims to reduce cattle reproduction failures, economic losses.
The net farm income story this year is far from over. Farmer Mac’s chief economist says history shows USDA’s initial look at net farm income is typically too low and this year may be no different.
In December 2020, Congress added a provision to a COVID relief bill establishing a Statutory Dealer Trust, which give unpaid sellers first priority rights in their livestock or the proceeds of their livestock.
The Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program launched updated advocacy training modules – MBA NextGen. Updated information and resources to help answer consumer questions are all accessible on their website.
Claiming Easterday Ranches conducted a “fire sale” of one of its feedlots just days before filing for bankruptcy, Tyson Foods asks a U.S. Bankruptcy Court to appoint a trustee to take control of the Easterday estate.
The USDA February WASDE report released Tuesday revealed expectations for higher beef production this year, a projection the agency says is driven by beefed up cattle slaughter and heavier weights.
Very low night time winter temperatures can have an adverse effect on vaccines that are stored in refrigerators that are located in unheated enclosures such as tack rooms in barns.
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts expand and the economy begins showing signs of recovery, researchers are tabulating the impacts of the pandemic on the U.S. animal agriculture product market.
New research shows Enogen corn for feed, fed to cattle as grain or silage, helps convert starch to sugar more efficiently, resulting in more readily available energy for livestock, thus providing environmental benefits.
FADs are a constant threat to the livestock industry. The country is more tuned in to this struggle than ever before with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. National Pork Board’s Dave Pyburn and NCBA’s Ethan Lane discuss why.
A new report suggests investments and partnerships in agriculture could help reduce U.S. GHG emissions by two-thirds by encouraging widespread adoption of climate-smart practices on farms and ranches.
When surface waters become low, the mineral component of the water becomes more concentrated because minerals do not evaporate with the water. The quality of water has impacts on cattle intake and weight gain.
Providing bedding is one of the time-tested strategies for dealing with winter weather. But how does it affect the bottom-line? This SDSU Extension article examines the cost and labor impacts.
AgriWebb, a ranch management software company serving livestock producers worldwide, announces its launch in the U.S. AgriWebb helps leverage data to increase on-ranch productivity, sustainability, and efficiency.
Cash cattle markets continued its painfully slow climb higher last week, and most feeder anticipated the gain would be faster. Feedyard costs are on the rise, and any gains are most welcome.
“No man’s land.” Select seems to find itself there more these days. This article from Certified Angus Beef shares some examples of declining demand for the lower quality grade, and what that communicates to cattlemen.
U.S. beef exports finished 2020 down 5% in both volume and value, but finished the year on an upswing with fourth quarter volume up 4.4% from 2019 and posting one of the best months on record in December.
The cattle on feed inventory on Jan. 1 (14.71 million head) is a record 57.3% of the feeder cattle supply. This means there are less than two head of feeder cattle available outside feedlots for every animal on feed.
Cattle producers Hugh Sanburg, Norman Voyles, Jr. and Jimmy Taylor are the new leaders of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board, responsible for guiding the national Beef Checkoff throughout 2021.
USDA’s first look at net farm income shows without continued ad hoc government payments, net farm income will drop this year.
While cattle traded higher for the second consecutive week, and the highest since last May, the action was frustrating for feeders who see fundamentals that suggest much higher prices.
Regulatory activity may be the single greatest threat to U.S. food production as it impacts the entire supply chain from the producer to the consumer. It appears U.S. regulatory activity is increasing.
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) may be back on the table, but it’s far from a done deal. The topic was brought up during Tom Vilsack’s confirmation hear thing week, but one economist says the economics have changed.
Even though official numbers won’t be released until early next week, U.S. Meat Export Federation says a promising finish to beef exports in 2020 could set the stage for record shipments in 2021.
Tyson Foods, Inc., is piloting a new Matrix Medical Network program that assesses, addresses, verifies and monitors the effectiveness of Tyson’s efforts to protect its workforce from COVID-19.
Easterday Ranches Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday following a civil lawsuit filed last week by Tyson Foods, Inc. alleging the company defrauded Tyson of more than $225 million.