BEEF
We can test, but testing may not be the most effective way to protect consumers.
The industry’s best hope for E. coli is not cleaner beef or more inspection, but a useful vaccine.
I’ve always thought of export markets as important to byproducts—the stuff you and I won’t eat. But if this economy doesn’t improve, or corn prices don’t come down, we may have to start thinking of the loin as a byproduct—not something Americans won’t eat so much as something they can’t afford to eat.
Accessibility to corn co-products provide Midwest cattle feeders opportunities but there are still challenges.
In W. Edwards Deming’s theories of management, there is a basic tenet that strikes me as immutable: You can’t inspect quality into a product; you must build quality in throughout the production process.
On the topsy-turvy roller-coaster ride of cattle prices this past year, one thing that most economists agree on is that the cattle industry remains in a strong position going into 2011. Cattle supplies continue to be at their lowest while demand is steady. The one monkey wrench in what could be a great year for cattle producers is high feed costs.
Steve Kay and Ron Plain offer analysis of USDA Cattle on Feed report.
Listen to audio analysis from these experts about the Cattle on Feed report.
Equilibrium Foods believes its new 50-50 burgers will appeal to consumers seeking to reduce, not eliminate, their beef consumption.
One of the interesting notes in the cattle market over the last year has been the relatively low level of steer slaughter.
In a unique advertising campaign, an iconic American fast-food restaurant plans to keep its sandwiches veggie-free, but will help plant 10 million vegetables in community gardens.
E. coli is responsible for forcing a recall on ground beef sold to restaurants primarily in the southeast and it could be related to a larger outbreak that has sickened 156 people in 10 states.
DNA markers can identify animals, even after meat processing and the rapidly-growing Open Prairie brand will use the tracing tech.
In cold and windy situations, protection for livestock will reduce cold stress and aid in calving success and energy requirements.
For $23,834 per acre, the Walt Disney World Co. bought a ranch in Florida that might never be developed for the nearby theme park.
Cattle and beef prices in 2017 were much stronger than anticipated. One of the reasons for price strength was international trade.
What lies ahead for the cattle industry?
Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.
A new K-State publication provides vital information on plants that, if consumed, could harm cattle and other livestock.
Winter feed stores are dwindling and the urge to get cows to grass is escalating.
Beef producers take pride in their cattle. When replacing toxic-fescue pastures, they can take pride in grass, says an extension forage specialist.
While there are many positives to incorporating forage cover crops into existing forage systems, differences in production, nutritional value, and animal gain exist.
Prepare your land for winter grazing by closely grazing or mowing down the existing pasture in the fall, prior to planting.
The Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator is used to make a comparison of the costs of feeding a representative beef cow.
Cogongrass is a hardy, fast-growing invasive weed that is spreading across the Southeast.