Beef - General
Accomplished beef industry leader with 20 years’ experience in association and technology began his role with Charolais earlier this month.
Entrepreneur decided to “be that guy,” to open Utah’s new packing facility. With 323,000 beef cows in the state, this new facility is primed to fill a big need for additional processing.
The incoming heat can negatively affect animal growth performance, fertility, and animal welfare, but taking these management precautions can help to reduce the impacts of anticipated and extreme weather conditions.
The Texas Beef Council and its consumer-facing brand, Beef Loving Texans, are launching the “Ultimate Beef Trail” digital pass, a comprehensive guide to the best beef dishes throughout the Lone Star State.
U.S. Meat Export Federation members learned that consistency and quality of red meat is the key to expanding international customers for U.S. meat products.
Cull cow prices and the decision to rebuild the cowherd are common points of discussion. Much of the unease of the expansion decision is tied to the sheer size of the investment.
A previously published article regarding an Angus “genetic mystery” was confusing, according to the American Angus Association and it has compiled answers from genetic experts about frequent questions.
The rural veterinary shortage is greater than ever before. In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture reported 237 rural veterinary shortage areas across 47 states.
When you run into people every day, do you really “see” them? Lately I’ve been thinking about the people in my life who truly “see” me – who aren’t too busy or preoccupied to notice how I am really doing.
This week’s guest says ranchers hold a lot of the cards in the beef industry. Producers decide how cattle are raised, how they are vaccinated, how they are weaned, what mineral they receive and how they are sold.
Claims of dramatic changes to the cattle industry in the Pacific Northwest due to large numbers of imported cattle are compelling, but a little digging into the data finds no support for such assertions.
The 2024 Nebraska Range Short Course is teaming up with the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) Grazing School on June 25 – 27, 2024 at the Spring Lake Ranch south of Gordon, Nebraska.
A solid rally for cash fed cattle coupled with declining total feeding costs helped boost cattle feeding margins nearly $85 per head above the previous week. Pork margins now over $40 for the fourth consecutive week.
More states are passing legislation regarding lab-grown meat products, whether it be with a ban to sell the products or labeling requirements. Lawmakers acknowledge consumers’ concerns and their right to transparency.
BEIJING, May 18 (Reuters) - Cases of bird flu have been confirmed among wild fowl in western China, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday, as concerns grow over a U.S. outbreak infecting cattle herds.
Shorter production and processing schedules have produced the desired effect for packers – a rally in wholesale beef markets. Feeders gain more marketing leverage.
Reid Weiland makes investments and sets outcomes for his farmland that pay back with environmental, yield and long-term metrics.
USDA reports 47% of pasture and range conditions are in good to excellent health, compared to just 34% a year ago. Pasture and range conditions rated poor and very poor is down 9% from last year.
Wholesale beef prices staged an impressive rally this week, leading the cash and futures markets higher. Packers’ marketing leverage remains elusive.
#88 is quite possibly the most popular cow on social media right now, and it’s one post that sparked it all. Clay Scott is using it as an opportunity to educate others about ranching, growing into a global sensation.
Another state, Illinois, now reports it has the tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, cattle, sheep and some other animal species.
Regenerative Agriculture Research Grant will advance pecan-focused research. One priority of the study will integrate livestock into cropping systems.
No H5N1 flu virus was found after cooking ground beef to medium to well done, USDA said in a briefing on Thursday after conducting a study as it addresses concerns over an outbreak of the disease in dairy cattle.
The Blueprint For The Future Beef Conference – Part 2 will be held at the Totusek Arena on the OSU campus May 22 and 23, 2024.
Joint statement unites cattlemen across North America to promote efficient cattle production and encourage governments to provide science-based oversight of beef imports.
APHIS bolsters animal health protections with more than $22 million in farm bill funding for research projects and vaccine bank.
Managing a farm is no easy job. Managing people – in some cases – is even more stressful.
New hires at Pharmgate and FeedworksUSA position companies for growth. dsm-firmenich shares its recent findings in mycotoxin survey.
The race towards expansion of the cow herd isn’t likely to start in 2024. That holds some important implications as the industry shuffles around for supply in the years to come.
Mike and Mary Terry, owners of the MT7 Ranch located near Breckenridge, will be presented with the state’s highest honor for private land conservation at the Lone Star Steward Awards banquet later this month.