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With the COVID-19 pandemic sparking a nationwide ‘Buy Local’ campaign in Mexico, the USMEF found a creative way to appeal to consumers’ desire to support local agriculture.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Gene Rouse, Huxley, Iowa, and Dr. Doyle Wilson, Boone, Iowa, the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during the group’s annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, Davis, California, the BIF Pioneer Award on June 24 during their annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Galen Fink, Randolph, Kansas, the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during its annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Mike Crapo introduced bipartisan legislation to address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Jane Parish, Verona, Mississippi, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Lee Leachman, Fort Collins, Colorado, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

A light volume of cattle traded last week as per usual ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Prices traded steady to slightly lower with packers more willing to accept lower-grading cattle.

Barring some new disruption, feedlot inventories should drop below 2020 (and 2019) levels in the next month or two and remain there going forward. The drought could become a disruption if feedlot placements increase.

Sara Place, Elanco chief sustainability officer, offers insights on the questions she hears frequently from consumers and the balanced answers she is able to provide, thanks to science.