Beef - General
Further processing of value-added products for direct sale to end-user customers in both retail and foodservice will increase over the next five years and help feed the growing global consumer demand.
Many similarities exist between today’s cattle market and that of a decade ago. But this year’s market is not, as Yogi Berra once said, “déjà vu all over again.”
Blister beetles produce a toxin that can cause severe inflammation and even death in horses. Cattle and sheep are much more tolerant of the toxin.
Three California-based cultivated meat companies have received approval from USDA to begin producing and marketing lab-grown chicken.
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards. Both awards are sponsored by Drovers.
While parts of the Midwest catch some much needed rains, other areas face dry conditions this growing season. Here’s a look at the seasonal drought outlook and what it means for pasture and range conditions.
In a cattle working facility, the function of the crowding area, often called a “tub” is to funnel cattle into an alleyway on the way to the squeeze chute or loadout.
Oklahoma State University announced Dr. Jayson Lusk as the new dean and vice president of its Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Lusk will succeed Dr. Tom Coon in early August.
Successful ranchers learn to remove emotion from a situation. They subsequently they double down on the cost management side while also becoming more focused on value-added marketing strategies.
Tauramox™ (moxidectin) Injectable Solution provides economical, effective control of many internal and external parasites in cattle.
The establishment of bovine core vaccines was created based on the major infectious agents that require protection in all types of cattle.
Capturing the value of sustainable management practices is attainable, but different avenues will likely work better for different producers.
The Food and Drug Administration would have authority to inspect large feedlots linked to salmonella outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses under the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act.
With dry weather and short pastures, Missouri cow-herd owners face tough culling decisions. One way to match cows’ needs to available grass is to sell cows.
The Public Lands Council (PLC) launched a grassroots campaign regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed rule “Conservation and Landscape Health.”
Packers desperate to keep their grasp on the cattle market looked to their inventory to keep the pressure on cash prices. Cattle feeders reluctantly traded lower.
With beef production falling, a relatively strong dollar and some global macroeconomic weakness, a decrease in exports has been expected.
Cash cattle prices retreated from the previous week’s historic highs and a seasonal decline was to be expected. Analysts, however, believe another rally is brewing later in the season.
The current high cattle prices were not a matter of “if” but “when,” following severe drought across cattle country. However, in volatile markets, should cow-calf producers be optimistic about profits in 2023?
The Packers and Stockyards Act changes may be coming, as the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill has been sent to the full House for consideration.
NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) program concluded its successful relaunch after a three-year hiatus with 71 participants from across the nation and every segment of the beef industry.
Farm Journal’s Trust In Food is proud to welcome Tyson Foods to the collaborative value chain program designed to help ranchers integrate climate-smart agriculture while sharing their learnings and success stories.
The tentative agreement that’s been reached with the West Coast longshoremen is of paramount importance for U.S. red meat, says USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. Here’s why.
Solid prices gains are not new to cattle markets. Solid gains have been ongoing for several years and the fed market has roughly doubled over the past 35 months, a clear sign the market is not “broken.”
It’s no secret that understanding the genetic value of your cattle is critical to garnering an ROI. But how can you capitalize on genetics and ensure you get an ROI from the process?
Established product requirements in the beef industry may differ somewhat from one segment of the industry to the next, but there are some common expectations fundamental to each.
Interfering with the shipping of livestock may soon be a felony offense in the state of Missouri, with the inclusion of Rep. Brenda Shields’ bill as part of a larger public safety package.
Set to open in 2025, the Olathe, Kan., plant will further Walmart’s commitment to creating an end-to-end Angus beef supply chain.
Nutrition Adventure is an immersive experience where dieticians gather to learn from some of the best in the areas of beef nutrition, research, and much more through discussions and industry tours.
The PRIME Act would severely jeopardize U.S. meat’s exemplary food safety record and could cripple demand for beef products to the detriment of family cattle farmers, says NCBA Policy Division Chair Gene Copenhaver.