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Cattlemen utilize a revolution of new data to improve genetics, efficiency and capture value
School program helps students learn about raising cattle and supplies beef to the cafeteria.
In a half century the world could be facing food shortages.
More than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations focusing on expanding exports – including the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) – were awarded funds by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Researchers at the University of Missouri look at adding value to the chuck.
In a letter sent to the board of directors at the American Angus Association last month, 15 employees expressed concerns over the organization’s management and called for the removal of CEO Bryce Schumann.
Minnesota’s beef producers have rejected a proposed increase in the check-off fees they pay for research and promotion.
A North Dakota company that has sent thousands of the state’s winter-hardy cows to Kazakhstan since 2010 has yet to ink a deal this year with the oil-rich country.
Corbitt Wall with USDA Market News gives the Weekly Feeder and Stocker Weekly Summary for the week ending April 11.
A rebuilding cattle herd and foreign demand have taken the beef industry to prices not seen since 1987.
Ohio cattle producers have voted to increase beef checkoff in their state.
Weather will dictate if the U.S. beef herd is rebuilt.
Forage and livestock producers who want to learn about the role forage quality plays in meat quality can attend the Indiana Forage Council seminar.
The U.S. and Japan still face “considerable” differences in reaching an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership regional trade pact two weeks before President Barack Obama pays a state visit.
Rabobank has published a new report on the global beef industry, forecasting continued strong market fundamentals and continued strong global demand led by the Chinese market.
Japan and Australia reached broad agreement on bilateral trade after seven years of wrangling, in a pact that will lower or eliminate tariffs.
In response to the announcement of a Bilateral Trade Agreement reached between Australia and Japan, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bob McCan, a Victoria, Texas cattleman issued the following statement.
A federal appeals court ruling Friday allows the government to go forward with rules that require labels on packaged steaks, ribs and other cuts of meat to say where the animals were born, raised and slaughtered.
This is Part 3 of a three part series that will provide information on meat labeling terms.
The pasture-to-table enterprise taps into a growing demand for high-quality, affordable, locally raised beef.
A University of Missouri beef economist’s outlook shows a $250 return per cow in the coming year. In the previous beef cycle, returns topped at under $100 per cow.
Michigan State University students, staff and the general public recently had the opportunity to learn from Temple Grandin.
The intensity of the global competition for red meat market share was brought home vividly for a dozen U.S. leaders of state and national agriculture organizations who recently completed a visit to the Middle East and Europe sponsored by USMEF.
Drought has had a widespread impact on all areas of the beef industry. To stay in business, water is the name of the game.
If we plan to feed a projected world population of over 9 billion by 2050, keeping young people involved and excited about the beef industry is vital.
U.S. beef exports opened the new year on a positive note, but market conditions suggest that 2014 could be a challenging year, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by USMEF, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program.
English breeds have dominated the U.S. cowherd genetic base for many years, but a January 2014 online survey shows more detail.
Cattlemen are invited to attend a beef cow reproductive conference scheduled for March 25 at the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Mitchell, S.D.
Corbitt Wall gave the weekly USDA National Feeder Cattle Summary for the week ending March 14.