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Since 1971, Hibler has chosen horses over tractors and cattle over vacations. His lifelong commitment was honored at the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame with the Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award.
Guided by family, fueled by passion and committed to advocacy, Kent Bamford turned a small Colorado feedyard into a platform for statewide and national beef leadership. Bamford was inducted into the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
Guided by a love for cattle and his family, Bob Foote turned a childhood passion into a thriving cattle enterprise. Foote was inducted posthumously into the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.
The late industry icon was celebrated for his decades of service during the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Banquet in Nashville.
Competitive yardage, heifer-specific nutrition and easy-to-use facilities give producers another way to develop heifers when feed and labor are tight at home.
University of Kentucky’s Burdine says low domestic cattle inventory, combined with the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico, continue to keep cattle supplies tight.
Terrain’s Dave Weaber says placements of cattle into feedlots will continue to shrink, long-feared beef slaughter capacity reductions have arrived, and the beef cow herd hasn’t begun to expand.
November feedlot placements lowest since at least 1996, marketings down 12%.
Analysts agree recent data does not show signs of heifer retention.
The announcement to close the Lexington, Neb., plant and transition to one shift in Amarillo shocked the beef industry. While local impacts will be significant, analysts urge producers to remain calm as the market fundamentals steady following the reaction.
Meat Institute report analyzes the state of beef cattle markets and points out current pricing myths.
Bob Foote and Kent Bamford are the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Greg Henderson will be recognized with the Industry Leadership Award and Rick Hibler the Distinguished Service Award.
Market swings and heavy lifting ahead for cutout values.
SDSU Extension feedlot management specialist shares when and why producers should consider replacing corn with milo when feeding cattle.
A look at how the beef industry is changing to fit consumer demand with fewer numbers.
Providing shade is important for comfort and efficiency. Producers who do not have natural shade available have turned to purchasing shade structures.
When planning a 500-head feeding facility plus cattle working area, Kansas beef producer Trey Ruetti did his homework researching options focusing on quality and value.
New product announcements from Supreme International and John Deere.
Industry leaders discuss how supply and demand trends are impacting stocker operations during the 2025 K-State Stocker Field Day.
Success in beef production is about building long-term partnerships and focusing on controllable factors. Through collaboration, all segments of the supply chain can work together to improve beef quality and consistency.
Infection may not directly impact herd health, but it can have implications for nutritional management.
Voting is open to industry members and the results will determine the 2026 inductees. Those interested can cast their votes online through Sunday.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize the importance of clean, high-quality water in managing livestock.
High-starch diets could reduce dangerous bacteria in beef cattle, offering new food safety strategies.
Dr. Dan Thomson explains proper animal husbandry results in good animal health — vaccination, nutrition, shelter, cattle handling, early diagnosis and treatment.
Reviewing the successes and challenges of the first-of-its-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.
Market analysts agree there are only a handful of factors that could slow down or stop the incredible rally in the cattle market.