Beef - General
The expansion of support in the program provides more than $70,000 in valued assistance for cow-calf producers.
Brad Kooima discusses the drivers behind current cattle market volatility and how supply shortages are shaping packer strategies.
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
This former Bloomberg executive returned to her family’s Texas ranch to build a thriving, community-rooted business that prioritizes local economic value and authentic storytelling over global scale.
New state-of-the-art facilities welcome 2026 NWSS exhibitors and spectators.
Protein is back on top. Ground beef might be the quiet winner, with imports doing the heavy lifting.
National Agricultural Law Center summarizes key issues from 2025.
USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg says the big takeaway is establishing a level playing field for U.S. producers and building opportunities from there.
Kansas State University graduate student discusses how producers can use a failed wheat crop in their cattle rations.
There has been meaningful change across every sector of the U.S. beef industry, and while change offers opportunity, it can also increase risk.
Oklahoma State’s Peel says increased beef imports are the expected market response to declining U.S. beef production, especially decreased production of nonfed processing beef.
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
While U.S. beef production fell 3.9% to 11.8 million tons in 2025, Brazil’s beef production surprisingly increased. Rabobank, for example, expected a decline, but now sees 0.5% growth to 12.5 million tons carcass weight equivalent in Brazil.
It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.
Cattle producers and industry leaders share their concerns as the calendar advances to 2026.
2026 will have USDA’s trade team in Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
Texas A&M’s Anderson summarizes meat production numbers for 2025.
Today’s concentration is real, but it’s not the same beast as early 1900s concentration because the governance environment is radically different: stronger safety laws, stronger enforcement, more transparency, more consequences.
A South Dakota cattle producer explains how checkoff funds are being used to reach consumers who eat less beef, have questions about how it’s raised or live in regions where beef demand has room to grow.
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Terrain’s Dave Weaber says placements of cattle into feedlots will continue to shrink, long-feared beef slaughter capacity reductions have arrived, and the beef cow herd hasn’t begun to expand.
Wellnitz says proper communication saves a business time and money in the long run.
Quarterback Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld deliver a substantial protein surprise to the Bills’ offensive line, fueling them for success.
November feedlot placements lowest since at least 1996, marketings down 12%.
The gray wolf has recovered and lawmakers argue each state should be allowed to responsibly manage a population that has exceeded recovery goals without interference from out-of-state judges.
Experts share five tips for producers seeking clarity in an increasingly complex tax environment.
Hy Plains Feedyard has worked with experts to improve beef-on-dairy calves’ carcass quality through genetic selection.
The reliance of the U.S. on China for its vitamins has created a dependency that poses a significant threat to U.S. food security, the agricultural community, and public health, lawmakers pointed out to President Trump.
Peel says the best thing politicians can do to help cattle and beef markets is to shut up and let the markets work.
K-State’s Warner says cold stress increases cow’s energy needs.