Beef - General
Central North Dakota seems to be the bullseye for the blizzard, with forecasts showing that area could see more than two feet of snow, along with winds that could cause white-out conditions.
Global beef production is projected to expand in 2022 with increased production in Brazil, China, India, Australia and Mexico offsetting decreased production in the U.S., Canada, the European Union (E.U.) and Argentina.
It’s never too early, and certainly not too late, to develop a plan to address bovine pinkeye. But where do you start?
Probiotics may not be as beneficial for animal and human health as people think, according to recently published research at Kansas State University. Here’s why.
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) aims to enhance tracing of E. coli O157:H7 back to its source during a foodborne outbreak by studying how the DNA of this bacterium gradually evolves within its natural environment.
Regional processing plants are not likely to be an easy success, but we need them so badly. So much more badly than we need crabs-in-a-bucket laws telling big feeders their marketing methods are too efficient to be fair.
A substantial portion of beef advertised as “raised without antibiotics” may, in fact, contain antibiotics, according to research by George Washington University published in Science Magazine.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he is “confident” the Senate Agriculture Committee will conduct a hearing on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022 introduced last week.
Global demand for high-quality U.S. beef, pork and lamb has proven resilient, and USMEF sees opportunities for further growth in both established and emerging markets.
The European Union considers applying their health and environmental standards to all imported agricultural and food products. USMEF’s Cheyenne McEndaffer expresses her opposition of the idea.
Ultrasound Guidelines Council (UGC) Executive Director Patrick Wall gave a UGC update during the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium June 24, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Access to livestock drugs through over-the-counter (OTC) channels was curbed considerably starting in 2017. Soon, OTC antibiotics may no longer be available through traditional channels at all.
Declining beef and pork production may offset increased broiler production and lead to a decrease in total meat production in 2022. This would be the first decrease in total meat production since 2014.
Commodity prices won’t grow less volatile over the next several months. So, what’s a potential game plan for locking in feed prices? Friday’s market action may be one example of what producers can do to manage risk.
When choosing replacement heifers for the cowherd, there are several considerations to keep in mind. OSU’s Mark Johnson describes some important qualities to help with selection.
Jury deadlocks over price-fixing, bid-rigging allegations by poultry executives. Prosecutors suggest a third trial but the U.S. District judge wants a explanation from the head of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division first.
The Public Lands Council and NCBA denounced the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed decision on the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) request to graze bison on seven grazing allotments in Montana.
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is still a serious threat to the economics of beef production accounting for $800 to $900 million in losses from death loss, treatment cost, and reduced production.
Wheat and other small grain pastures have been short, but as growing conditions improve, forage growth comes on rapidly. Rapidly growing small grain forage can lead to bloat of grazing cattle.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance board of directors announced the organization’s new president and CEO.
Four U.S. Senators announced they have introduced a revised Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and will push for a hearing on the bill by the Senate Agriculture Committee in the coming weeks.
Lawmakers introduce a bill to send an energy rebate any month the national average gas price exceeds $4 per gallon for the remainder of 2022.
The North American Meat Institute issued a statement regarding House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott’s announcement of an upcoming hearing on the beef industry and food prices.
While inflation has become a focus of many recent news reports, there is much confusion about how inflation affects farm and ranch income.
U.S. and Japanese officials announced an agreement allowing American producers to meet Japan’s growing demand for U.S. beef while lowering the risk of Japan imposing higher tariffs in the future.
Precedent-setting mandates are coming at ag from all angles, undermining freedom of farmers. These regulations aren’t based on science. They aren’t based on experience. Many argue they aren’t based on a shred of truth.
Sustainable Beef has taken another step towards making a new $325 million beef processing facility in North Platte, Neb., a reality.
Selected as Grand Champion Jr. Market Steer from a field of 1,750, Vanilla Ice sold for a record $1 million at the 90th Anniversary of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Is there really a massively growing market of repeat buyers for something that has even a hint of a mushy cardboard eating experience? Especially in a time when meat quality is at all-time highs.
Simple nutrition program tweaks can boost your breeding season success and help you make the most of promising market conditions.