Beef - General
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveils 5-point plan to bolster USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness.
Factors to consider when deciding if it is time to pull bulls.
Tall fescue adds to summer heat losses come in the form of less gain, weaker fertility and other health issues.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
This award recognizes an individual in the beef industry who has demonstrated exemplary support of and commitment to the Checkoff’s goals and vision.
Even if you’re just feeding your own livestock, knowing the cost of stored feed still matters.
The Beef Industry Long Range Plan task force has released its five-year road map.
Learn more about opportunities for student internships, rancher scholarships and cattle marketing program updates.
K-State collaboration results in cattle stress relief product that could increase reproduction rates.
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef launches research road map to advance sustainability across the beef value chain.
Identifying the flesh-eating parasite, which actually isn’t a worm, is key to keeping it out of the U.S. Recognizing a problem in an animal might come down to seeing a larval infestation in unusual circumstances.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
University of Kentucky livestock specialist says cow herd expansion is not the only way to capitalize on a strong calf market.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
New facility reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest.
Workers at Tyson’s Amarillo beef processing plant want a fair contract demanding better wages and improved benefits.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
Work with your local veterinarian to evaluate your herd’s deworming program to identify potential areas of improvement.
What started as a grassroots effort to reduce injection-site lesions in beef has evolved into one of the most comprehensive training programs in the cattle industry.
The silver lining, meteorologists say, is many farmers and livestock producers in the central and eastern U.S. have had sufficient moisture this spring and milder temperatures headed into summer. For some, that’s about to change.
Are you measuring the impact of your current calf management decisions? And assessing the potential added value of implementing management practices that you currently don’t employ?
On a more hopeful note, some industry analysts believe the number has reached its peak and will start to move down this summer. Certainly, some trade deals that would open markets for U.S. ag products would help.
Arkansas extension livestock economist James Mitchell explains the role of the cattle cycle, the changing relationship between calf and feeder cattle prices, and the implications for basis.
Consumers want transparency about how beef is raised. They care about the eating experience, nutrition and animal welfare, and they are increasingly interested in online shopping and diverse protein options.
Cow slaughter was down by more than 17% through mid-May. If that trend continues through the rest of the year, beef cow slaughter would be at the lowest levels we have seen since 2015.
One of the oldest U.S. Wagyu breeders, the Reeves family from Washington has been raising Wagyu since the 1990s.
Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with recent confirmations in Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.
Expanding its livestock product line, FBN adds Ridley Feeds, fencing supplies, equine products and more.
BIF recognizes Hammack, Paschal, Sanders, Shafer, Steffen and Taylor for their contributions to beef cattle improvement.