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A new study shows “zero deforestation agreements” have dramatically influenced the behavior of ranchers and the slaughterhouses to which they sell.
The combination of substantial $/cwt changes in cattle market prices since the start of this year coupled with the sheer amount of money at stake in each managerial and marketing decision continues to magnify producer interest in current information regarding supply and demand fundamentals.
After experiencing the market trend upward seemingly every week of 2014, cattle producers should be prepared for a little more normal market pattern in 2015.
Replacement heifer’s breeding season is quickly approaching and getting them ready strategies vary by operation.
With cattle prices at or near historic levels, it seems to be a good time to be a cattle producer.
Producers will learn how to apply management practices to ensure the health, performance and quality of cattle
One of the cattle industry’s current challenges is finding ways to get the next generation of producers established.
On Monday, April 13, the beef checkoff hosted 20 students from Bridgewater State University for a “Raising the Steaks” immersion event at Gibbet Hill Cattle Company in Groton, Mass.
All market classes of beef cattle are at record high levels for this time of the year, but are lower than the all-time record highs established in the last half of 2014.
Grain prices helped row crop farmers improve their operations for a few years, now cattle prices are doing the same for beef producers.
The national beef checkoff, through its Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative and in partnership with the South Dakota Beef Industry Council, ensured that beef was proudly represented during the historic running of the 119th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20.
Cattle transportation is a costly endeavor. Adding an ocean into the mix makes the process even trickier for Hawaii beef producers.
Beef fueled runners yesterday during the 2015 Boston Marathon.
At the beginning of April, the beef checkoff hosted a dynamic group of chefs and center-of-the-plate specialists from Performance Foodservice for a one-of-a-kind beef culinary immersion in Charleston, SC.
Total economic costs in 2013 for Illinois beef feeding enterprises exceeded total returns by $15.60 per 100 pounds of beef produced on beef feeding farms enrolled in Illinois Farm Business Farm Management.
Whether its from the back of a horse, in the cab of the feedtruck or chute side during branding, America’s beef producers captured some of the best moments of the year on Instagram.
Beef is far cheaper than most meat in India, often just half the price of chicken, making it a key food for people struggling with poverty.
Red meat is being threatened by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for removal from the center of the plate. Now the beef industry is firing back with a social media campaign called #BeefsOnMyPlate.
Cattle prices are expected to moderate this year but still remain higher than average.
Driving up the long, narrow dirt driveway of Rolling Hills Traeger Ranch near Avon, you may think this is just like every other beef cattle operation in central Minnesota.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached with the two countries that will allow greater access of U.S. beef and pork products to the region.
One of the world’s largest ranches and 155,000 cattle are up for sale.
As part of its Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), the beef checkoff hosted a “Meat Your Beef” channel influencer immersion event at a modern-day beef processing plant and nearby beef feedlot in Eastern Pennsylvania on March 26 for the chef instructors and culinary students at Philadelphia Art Institute in Philadelphia, Pa.
As part of its Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative, the beef checkoff partnered with New York City based online fresh-food grocer FreshDirect on a healthy-eating campaign during the retailer’s February “Month of Love.”
Ikea dished out a vegan-friendly version of its famed Swedish meatballs on Wednesday, aiming to lure more shoppers to furniture stores that already sell close to a billion meatballs a year.
Cattle raisers convention discusses market outlook, water and border security.
Important ag customer Japan and the United States are trying to come to terms on a trade agreement before Shinzo Abe arrives in Washington. If successful, U.S. producers could see lower tariffs on their goods.
Much confusion and concern often surrounds the use of hormones in beef production.
A recent research article addresses the biology and biochemistry of beef marbling and its effects on production systems, carcass and fat quality.
The grass fed beef industry is a growing industry and many producers are searching for information on current market prices. This article will shed some light on sources of information for the grass-fed beef producer.