Beef - General
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.
This invasive species, never before reported in North America, has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is already causing significant damage to pasture acreage.
A K-State research team is studying ways to conserve the Ogallala Aquifer by finding value in every drop.
Officials say 400-plus beef establishments were not relisted by China back in April.
Forage management and progeny predictability are keys to good stocker operations.
While the reintroduction of wolves has led to significant challenges for local ranchers, some say they are willing to deal with the animals if they will return to their natural habitat.
APHIS confirms a New World screwworm case in a 22-month-old bovine transported from Veracruz to a feedlot in Nuevo León.
The company’s Fort Morgan plant employees are benefiting from its innovative housing investment.
How this California operation is turning genetics and data into profits by raising higher performing beef-on-dairy calves with its own Angus bulls.
From forage testing to heifer development, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in December.
Analysts agree recent data does not show signs of heifer retention.
The announcement to close the Lexington, Neb., plant and transition to one shift in Amarillo shocked the beef industry. While local impacts will be significant, analysts urge producers to remain calm as the market fundamentals steady following the reaction.