Beef - General
While animal rights proponents make up a small percentage of our population, they are loud, aggressive and can mislead consumers about the animal agriculture community.
America’s cowboys think the tech giant could have Googled more accurate scientific information about beef’s sustainability and value to the environment.
Jason Sawyer, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, explained the state of the beef industry with regard to climate concerns and discussed mitigation pathways that might help achieve climate neutrality.
The leader of one of America’s largest food and agriculture companies said the country’s farmers should be celebrated for their crucial role in providing food security, even if their work is sometimes overlooked.
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association reaffirmed support for the National Pork Producer’s Council following Supreme Court oral arguments in the case NPPC v. Ross.
For Joey and Jenell McHenry, finding their niche has allowed them to plant their stakes and build a diversified operation that continues to pick up steam.
If you want to disrupt a government, disrupt the food supply. “Ag is critical infrastructure,” says Andrew Rose, strategic advisor. “Three weeks without food and agriculture, and it’s over.”
Having corn stalks to graze is a great resource for livestock producers, as a relatively inexpensive feed and helping get rid of corn remaining in the field. But are cattle really grazing stalks?
The drought situation in Oklahoma is increasingly critical with winter approaching. USDA rated Oklahoma pasture conditions 72 percent poor to very poor in the latest crop progress report.
Cattle feeders have slowly gained market leverage over the past few weeks as cattle numbers tighten. Packers grudgingly bid higher money for cattle on the High Plains and the Corn Belt this week.
August beef exports were slightly above last year’s large volume and topped $1 billion in value for the seventh time in eight months this year.
Grazing management in the fall can have significant impacts on forage production during the subsequent growing season.
Today’s consumers are not satisfied paying higher prices for commodity beef, research shows. Instead, they have opted to trade up to premium beef products.
From learning how to win with humility to how to lose with grace, 4-H will take youth as far as their imagination will allow. Here are five things less talked about, but likely more important, about the value of 4-H.
Sustainable Beef LLC, the rancher-driven beef processing facility proposed for North Platte, Neb., is one step closer to reality after an official ground-breaking ceremony.
A new study from the University of Illinois looks at how cattle ranchers in Brazil respond to climate change in the Amazon.
Bringing up a young horse requires consideration of many factors, most especially making good choices to support their health and nutrition.
Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc. and a staunch advocate for connecting consumers to the people who grow their food, is featured at the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture at Kansas State on Oct. 11.
Following beef quality grade trends may not be as exciting as college football, but for beef marketers quality grade is the game and this season is nothing short of dynamic.
Bovine pinkeye. It seems to happen every summer. Even though it may look the same in different animals, potential causes and opinions on what vaccines are most effective vary.
Let’s get right to it. According to Merck Animal Health research conducted in 2021 by Farm Journal, 73% of beef producers who vaccinated against pinkeye reported a positive return on investment (ROI).
This controversial, heat stress event has led to questions and conspiracy theories about the cattle industry. Reuters debunks the fallacies about cattle fatalities in Kansas from June 11-12.
Feeding, management and marketing needs to be evaluated prior to weaning so the best options and management practices are selected.
With a high likelihood of drought continuing through the summer months, prepare for a shortage in forage production using these tools and strategies!
Pinkeye is caused when bacterial organisms such as Moraxella bovis or Moraxella bovoculi infect the surface of the eye.
Feeding a calf is an investment. Consider these breed, weight, health and carcass qualities when selecting the animal to get started on the right foot and economically fill the freezer!
Administering implants can be economically justifiable to help stocker cattle be more efficient on grass. Choosing the right implant is key.
Parasite control should be the cornerstone of your animal health program because parasites negatively impact the overall health and performance of cattle.
The Bureau of Land Management now offers the Adoption Incentive Program that provides up to $1,000 for those who adopt an untrained wild horse.
As part of recent legislation and cost-saving strategy, meat alternatives continue to increase in consumption at U.S. military bases, both state-side and abroad.