Beef - General
USDA’s largest annual gathering for producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations will be held Feb. 27-28, 2025.
Take the time to evaluate your operation and make sure it is prepared to go where you want it to go in the future.
It’s often in the moments you least expect, that someone is watching and learning from what you’re doing. As a mom of three, I think about that a lot.
Hogs placed for finishing last week had a breakeven at $69.49 per head. The estimated total cost for finishing a steer last week was $2,702 per head, according to the Sterling Profit Trackers.
Funding will expand innovative domestic fertilizer production and increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, which will in turn increase competition and lower fertilizer costs for farmers and food costs for consumers.
U.S. Beef and Pork were on the world stage at the SIAL Paris food trade shows.
The medical and scientific communities don’t always get it right – that’s especially true with conventional wisdom around dietary fat.
McDonald’s said Sunday that beef patties in its Quarter Pounder burgers aren’t the source of the E. coli outbreak which has killed one and sickened about 75.
Time is running short for Congress to come together to address the farm bill in a bipartisan way, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Market update for week of Oct. 23 and a look at how carcass weigh and ribeye sizes correlates..
This award recognizes women who show outstanding leadership and a commitment to advancing women in the meat and poultry industry.
How did the beef and pork markets shake out last week?
The award was presented during the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium in Athens, Georgia, earlier this month.
Updates included current selection and management trends in dairy and beef populations.
These recommendations put some of the most vulnerable at risk for nutrient gaps, especially older Americans, adolescent girls, and women of child-bearing age.
John R. Tyson, Tyson Foods Inc.'s heir, pled guilty to drunken driving and other charges after his arrest in June.
Feeding free-choice hay with a concentrate supplement has the potential to add gain to growing calves without large investment in additional equipment.
Cattle producers can maximize the productivity of their farm ground while improving soil health by grazing cover crops.
With USDA’s new animal disease traceability rule going into affect in November, APHIS addresses producer questions and concerns.
Five reasons why you should attend the 2025 Top Producer Summit.
Kennedy Cattle Company triples feedlot size to take advantage of strong cattle prices. Manages margins by growing more of its own feed.
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of a tractor-trailer containing approximately $100,000 worth of poultry products
Higher prices means the business now carries more value-at-risk than ever. Producers are encouraged to be increasingly proactive in pursuing measures to ensure that equity remains protected.
Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Nebraska have all made news headlines this year in regards to cultivated meat legislation.
Parts of the Texas Panhandle, Kansas and Nebraska could get some rain as early as this weekend. Other parts of the Midwest might have some moisture relief as well by early next week.
Beef packers saw profits increase $26 per head to a total loss of $86 per head. That puts the packer/feeder margin spread at $289 per head in favor of the feeder. Meanwhile, pork packers saw average profits of $25 per head, up $2.68 from the previous week.
Researchers explore interactive effects of guy microbiomes, fatty acids and muscle to promote better health.
Who should attend? If any of these four challenges sound familiar, The DIRTT Project aims to help you and provide clarity.
The one-day event will feature expert speakers, panels, and discussions that address critical topics in the beef industry.
This year’s undergraduate population reflects the major’s national reach, with 530 in-state students and 526 out-of-state.