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Country-of-origin labeling for beef proved to be unproductive and ineffective in creating value for either consumers or producers, argues Nevil Speer. Worse yet it comes at a cost – government programs are never free.

An Arkansas scientist has shown that a common and inexpensive hormone additive may mitigate the ill effects on growth performance of calves born to cows grazed on endophyte-infected fescue pastures during gestation.

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has awarded nineteen scholarships to students enrolled in AAVMC member institutions, totaling close to $100,000.

“We rely on the support of farm bill funding and programs to ensure continued U.S. leadership as the provider of the best seed to the world,” said Katy Rainey, Purdue associate professor, at the Senate Ag hearing.

Global beef production is forecast to decrease slightly in 2023 and changes in production and consumption will impact global beef exports and imports in the coming year.

Here’s three key claims and takeaways from this year’s animal rights extremist conferences and how they plan to turn consumers away from meat, poultry and dairy products.

Market-ready cattle saw a light trade into a softer market. Packer margins are in the red, but feedlots are firm sellers with showlist numbers declining.

Why marbling matters for beef demand, and how it all depends on production management at the ranch.