Beef - General
Young ranchers hold the future of the industry in their hands. Previous generations have put in the work and now it is your turn.
In the last two weeks the average weekly fed cattle harvest total has been 480,000 head, a total reduction of 30,000 head (-3%) over the two-week span compared to a year ago.
A recommendation to reduce, limit or avoid nutrient dense products like meat and poultry will have significant unintended nutritional consequences across all life stages, especially in those subpopulations of concern.
As a sixth-generation farmer, Hueneke Martens brings a holistic perspective to food and agriculture, always advocating for science, sustainability and resilience in food systems.
Export values for beef climbed 5% from 2023 despite a slight decrease in volume, due to record high unit prices.
USDA’s latest Cattle Inventory report showed U.S. beef cattle numbers fell to the lowest level in 64 years to start the year. Tight supplies and strong demand could push cattle prices to even higher highs in 2025, but uncertainty is infusing more risk and volatility into the markets.
Cash cattle remained steady at $209.97 per cwt., while lean carcass hog prices came in slightly higher at $85.56 per cwt.
With native cattle numbers still under pressure, beef-on-dairy crossbreds are providing the industry with a critical supply of cattle.
For farmers, managing high levels of stress is part of the job. Recent research suggests farmers aged 45 and up have an increased risk of heart disease compared to their non-farming peers.
Monarch says its Autodrive technology is the first commercially available, fully autonomous feature in a driver-optional tractor.
Denton will help guide content development for the beef cattle audience and provide solutions to enhance animal production, management best practices and profitability.
USDA APHIS announced protocols to ensure safe movement of animals while mitigating the threat of New World Screwworm.
Last year’s USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed the smallest cattle herd since 1951. With strong heifer prices and no strong signs of rebuilding underway, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows supplies may come in even lower than last year.
In a letter to President Trump, the Meat Institute provided strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers.
Updates from nutrition, genetics and equipment companies serving the livestock industry.
Investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers led to the arrest.
One recipient is a dual-degree veterinary student at the University of Minnesota, pursuing both a doctorate in veterinary medicine and a doctorate in population medicine.
From college students to consumers, teaching takes center stage for University of Arkansas professor and Mom at the Meat Counter creator.
As cliché as it might sound, take the time in the new year to look back over previous years so you can make decisions that move your operation forward.
USDA finalizes third new regulation under the Biden-Harris administration to create fairness and transparency for contract farmers.
Cash cattle averaged $202.96 per cwt., up from last week, while lean carcass hog prices were slightly down at $81.08 per cwt.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and state senators are introducing legislation to keep lab-grown meat from being manufactured, distributed or sold in Nebraska.
K-State assistant professor discusses protein labeling.
The current outbreak underscores the importance of biosecurity measures, rapid response and vigilance to protect agriculture and livestock from this economically devastating disease. Here’s the latest on FMDV.
Public comments open Jan. 15 for the new rule proposed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services for grizzly bear recovery in the lower 48 states.
Farmers First Trust uses a specific transaction process that can help farmers sell the family operation without the immediate tax burden.
November was an exciting month for U.S. red meat, with year-over-year gains across all categories.
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on the outskirts of Berlin.
Cash cattle averaged $199.48 per cwt. while lean carcass hog prices were at $81.79 per cwt., both up from last week.
Reuters reports that the union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.