Beef - General
The Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture convened its first-ever “Sustainable Agriculture in the Americas” pavilion at the UN Climate Summit (COP27).
Transportation woes continue to haunt Northeast shippers as trucks remain hard to come by and freight rates skyrocket because of rising fuel costs and a scarcity of drivers.
Perspectives from all beef sectors were discussed in a producer panel at the 2022 Angus Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
No one can tell ag’s positive story better than ag producers .
For ranchers on a fall weaning schedule, considering factors that impact calf health and wellbeing can help prevent calf loss.
The fact that retail beef prices this year are averaging higher at the same time as consumption is increasing is an indication of strong beef demand.
Packers push harvest pace higher and continue to seek higher grading cattle as they look to keep the holiday rib pipeline full.
Packers were successful in filling their needs at steady money this week as wholesale beef prices moved lower. Feedyards were content to reduce showlists but remaining cattle are priced higher.
After a weekend exploring new learning and networking avenues, the American Angus Association® concluded a successful 2022 Angus Convention.
Reintroduction of native grasses like Big Bluestem and Indiangrass in areas where tall fescue has been grown for cattle forage will be part of a study on carbon sequestration with the University of Arkansas.
The Department of Labor asked a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order against Packers Sanitation Services Inc. to stop illegally employing minor-aged workers while DOL continues its investigation.
Mineral supplementation to the cow herd is always a good idea, this year it is of even greater potential benefit. Diets with mineral imbalances may cause poor animal performance, resulting in reduced profitability.
While dairy producers are rapidly embracing the concept of using beef semen to freshen their cows, the resulting crossbred calves are proving both a valuable opportunity and a challenge for the U.S. beef industry.
Understanding the interaction between starch, fiber, and protein in the cows’ rumen allows producers to determine the most appropriate winter supplement.
We often consider replacements as sunk costs since they are unrealized revenue rather than out-of-pocket expenses. However, there is real opportunity cost of not putting the heifer on the truck with her steer mates.
The California State Water Resources Control Board says a group of ranchers illegally pumped water from the Shasta River in Siskiyou County.
Tyson Foods’ recently appointed Chief Financial Officer, John R. Tyson, 32, was arrested early Sunday morning as he was found intoxicated and asleep in someone else’s home.
Want to make producers better off? Squishy facts, alarmist narratives and politicians won’t get it done. Instead, the path to prosperity follows real data, critical thinking, and free enterprise.
With a shortage of standing forage for cattle and the low availability of hay, it is more important than ever this winter to reduce waste when feeding hay.
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef will attend COP27 to put the industry’s sustainability priorities on the global stage. Attendees will hear how GRSB is working to coordinate efforts to reduce emissions.
Crawford Livestock Market, Crawford, Nebraska, was recognized for its significant role in supporting Red Angus producers through tactical marketing and strategic partnerships.
The American Angus Association® concluded its fiscal year with more than 300,000 registrations for the eight consecutive year. AAA counts 22,488 regular and junior memberships combined.
Wagyu enthusiasts attending the 2022 conference of the American Wagyu Association got an in-depth look at consumers and what motivates them from Maggie O’Quinn, new business development manager with Midan Marketing.
Bill Goehring, Libertyville, IA, was named the new president of the American Hereford Association during the group’s annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo. Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, WY., was named vice president.
Beef exports have made a strong showing in 2022, but September data shows the second decrease in volume over the past 30 months.
Packer desires to purchase higher quality cattle gave northern feeders the advantage last week with the North-South spread at $2 to $3.
Harassment of Dr. Frank Mitloehner by journalists with an anti-animal ag agenda went about as well as a drunken tourist playing chicken with a bison in Yellowstone.
Robust beef demand continues with retailers expecting the strongest sales this holiday season since before the pandemic. Strength on the demand side continues to pull cash cattle prices higher.
After two recent articles from New York Times and Unearthed criticize Dr. Frank Mitloehner and his team at UC Davis, the “GHGGuru” joins Agritalk to share the facts and his perspective on the media’s antics.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds USDA’s investments the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) aiming to increase options for producers and promote competition.