Beef Quality
Heavier cattle are bridging the supply gap, but the industry is testing the upper limits of “acceptable” as backfat and ribeye sizes swell.
As Prime grading exceeds 17% of the mix, narrowing price spreads are shifting the profitability landscape for packers and producers alike.
With Select supplies shrinking and consumer demand locked on higher-quality beef, the traditional Choice-Select spread no longer tells the real market story.
The beef industry is looking toward “Beef Month” to sustain the strongest market rally in history.
While plant-based alternatives once dominated headlines, new research shows a decline in vegetarianism and a surge in consumer willingness to pay for nutrient-dense beef.
Despite a historic 15% Prime grade achievement, heavier carcass weights and excess backfat are creating new hurdles for the Certified Angus Beef brand.
Joe Don Eilers shares how BQA principles drive consumer confidence and “mouthwatering” results for the food service giant.
With 100% of processing plants reporting foreign material challenges, the beef industry is turning to live-animal detection to prevent $476 million annually in potential losses.
Five beef producers share their highlights from Nashville.
Five beef producers share highlights from Nashville.
Missouri’s cattle industry is experiencing historic highs. Discover how the Show-Me Select Replacement Heifer Program is helping producers improve genetics, embrace technology and boost profitability.
Beef producers and stakeholders confirm their optimism in 2025, but they are quick to admit the threats and challenges facing the industry’s continued profitability.
Bulls with more than 0.5" of backfat have a higher probability of failing the bull soundness exam.
K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals.
At Brey Family Beef, success is rooted in more than sales. It’s about building connections, supporting the community and proudly sharing the story behind every cut of meat.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
In a marketplace filled with competing messages and general mistrust among consumers, it is encouraging to see high levels of trust by consumers in those individuals with hands-on experience with the animals, namely the veterinarian and the producer.
Increasing carcass size, global methane research and beef on dairy were some of the key topics discussed during the 2025 BIF Symposium.
Angus Genetics Inc. white paper looks at the future expansion of data collection into the commercial sector.
At a time when beef packing plants are in the red, Cargill stays committed to the beef industry, investing in plant technology and efficiency.
Whether it’s pork, beef or chicken, consumers can’t seem to eat enough protein. That’s fueling robust demand and prices for livestock producers.