Sustainability
Technology overhaul, staffing upgrades at the local level and program tweaks aim to improve service for 23,000 farmers.
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef launches research road map to advance sustainability across the beef value chain.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
Top of the list: Reforming the FSA loan program, regulatory action to disincentivize federal funding for solar panels on productive farmland and expanding permitting of unused or underused federal land for long-term leases.
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The global feed survey data estimates world feed production increased in 2024 by 1.2% to 1.396 billion metric tons. What does this mean for the year ahead?
Oklahoma State University multidisciplinary scientists are teaming up to research how cover crops can improve the environmental impacts of cattle foraging.
“Sizzling Discoveries” readers series provides middle- and high-school students an opportunity to uncover the connections between beef production and sustainability in a fun and classroom-friendly format.
National Grazing Lands Coalition and EarthOptics join the Trust In Beef value chain coalition, bringing valuable technical support to ranchers in building resiliency and profitability through grazing and soil health.
Cattleman Mike Williams uses a grazing management plan, virtual fencing technology and involvement with local and state cattle associations to meet the challenges of ranching in southern California.
Written grazing management maximizes benefits, but adoption lags. Understanding why and how the industry can accelerate positive progress.
Two generational ranches share the benefits of written grazing management plans for stewardship, profitability and legacy.
Virtual fencing allows grazing to continue after wildfire rips through rancher’s BLM allotment.
Virtual fencing provides options for small pasture sizes and not-so-great physical fences.
Virtual fencing helps Texas cattleman move cattle from the comfort of home before the summer heat sets in.
Virtual fencing offers Wild Olive Cattle Company flexibility in grazing the dry, brushy country of their south Texas ranch.
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program winners share these tips for improving grazing.
With a ‘safe-to-fail’ approach, Barb Downey and Joe Carpenter try new practices.
Virtual fencing technology is ever-changing and producers have several options available in the U.S. to find what fits their operations.
It is important to understand how carbon programs work and where they are finding their role in the beef industry.
As a sixth-generation farmer, Hueneke Martens brings a holistic perspective to food and agriculture, always advocating for science, sustainability and resilience in food systems.
Emma Coffman didn’t grow up in production agriculture, but she’s finding her place in the livestock industry and welcoming others along with her.
The Conservation Connector directory allows users to search programs by crop, conservation practice, and geography to help producers and their advisers find relevant local programs.
Be proactive to ease the impact of changing weather patterns and rising temps.
We tapped the expertise of five cattle ranchers to find out what decisions have had the most impact on the success of their businesses.
With an unassuming pursuit of excellence, 2024 Top Producer of the Year Christine Hamilton leads her team driven by the pursuit of doing things in a better way but not for the sake of being the best.
Country Natural Beef and Powerflex Supply further the program’s capabilities to support ranchers in enacting climate-smart change with technical assistance and solutions
Nothing goes to waste on the 6,000 acres of Royal Family Farms.
America’s Conservation Ag Movement Conservation Steward Josh Davis taps financial and technical assistance to steward his generational land.
While there currently is not a generally recognized standard that is “regenerative,” farmers can adopt or expand various conservation practices, secure grants and collaborate with fellow farmers to invest in tools.