Beef - General
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.
Texas-based company accused of deceiving thousands of customers across 14 states, soliciting customer funds under false pretenses and using those funds to pay other customers in a Ponzi-like manner.
Blioux River Ranch, Barry and Eli Little of Castlewood have been selected as the recipient of the 2024 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®.
(Adds details from earnings statement) SAO PAULO, May 14 (Reuters) - Brazil’s JBS SA , the world’s largest meat-packer, on Tuesday reported a net profit of 1.64 billion reais ($319.74 million) for the first quarter,
Tyler and Angela McCann ranch near Riverton, Wyoming, launched a beef tasting event now known as the Rendezvous City Beef Roundup which now includes celebrity judges and an open competition.
Carcass marbling has benefitted from extra days on feed and heavier carcass weights resulting from current market conditions. Thus, the beef from fed cattle is historically quality-rich for this time of the year.
The cattle markets breathed a sigh of relief after USDA announced negative test results for H5N1 in ground beef. And a former USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety says is unlikely to be found in beef in the future.
How do genetics play a role in the sustainability of a cowherd? Jason Warner, K-State Cow-Calf Specialist, visits with a professor and Ph.D. student in K-State Animal Breeding and Genetics to find out.
Livestock feeders find solid profits as the summer grilling season begins. Beef and pork packers continue to struggle with negative margins.
In a sixth column on international trade, Speer notes that U.S. founders were pragmatists, not protectionists. Their overarching philosophy was bent towards free trade.
“The current lifetime estate and gift tax exemption is $13.61 million and will be cut in half beginning in 2026.”
A new private brand from Walmart has launched to provide a unique experience at still affordable prices.
Higher asking prices meet resistance and feeders find security in cash/futures basis strength. A similar standoff pattern shapes up for this week.
As replacement heifer inventory increases the percentage of heifers in the fed slaughter mix declines. That decline in the recent cycle was especially sharp, dropping below 34% for three years.
Cattle feeders maintain a strong bargaining position despite a softer futures market. Feeder cattle and calves trade mostly lower.
The following are key steps to guide producers who want to establish a new stand of native grass for grazing livestock.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards, both sponsored by Drovers.
Soon after the 2005 U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the sheep industry became the first American livestock industry to be outsourced, claims Bill Bullard, in a response to Drovers’ contributing editor Nevil Speer.
When you become a livestock “show mom,” rest assured you’re going to experience your fair share of teachable moments. Here are five reasons why show moms deserve a little extra celebration.
A report prepared by the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics provides insights on the future price of beef, pork and chicken cuts traditionally used for grilling.
Leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Cattle Australia signed a joint statement to further the two organizations’ partnership on issues related to cattle health, lab-grown proteins, and sustainability.
May began on a positive note for livestock feeders as cash prices notched modest gains and slightly improved margins. Packers remain awash in red ink.
The American Angus Association®; National Beef Packing Co., LLC; IMI Global; and U.S. Premium Beef, LLC announces new grid premiums to take effect in August and December, based on genetic merit data.