Researchers measure ranching industry's environmental impact University of Nebraska–Lincoln aims to better gauge the environmental impact of the ranching industry with a new grant. Industry News November 25, 2024 No Comments University of Nebraska–Lincoln commits $5 million to better measure environmental impact of cattle.Read More
McDonald’s partnership targets sustainable beef production Partnership aims to increase feed efficiency, help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced. Industry News November 15, 2024 No Comments McDonald’s, Syngenta, Lopez Foods collaborate to reduce environmental impacts during beef production.Read More
Cattlemen's Association sets policy for mRNA tech New policy drafted with both the consumer and producer in mind. Industry News September 30, 2024 No Comments USCA’s policy basis focuses on the lack of sufficient research to understand long-term risks associated with mRNA technologies.Read More
Cattle slaughter through August 2024 down 3.5% from a year ago Fewer cows coming to market accounts for much of the decline, along with a decline in heifer slaughter. Altin Kalo September 24, 2024 No Comments Sending fewer female cattle to slaughter is the first step in finding the cyclical bottom. Read More
Increase in the cow herd appears unlikely until 2026 High frequency data available continues to suggest that producers have yet to start rebuilding the herd. Altin Kalo August 27, 2024 No Comments If current trends persist, herd rebuilding will resume in 2025.Read More
House Farm Bill includes top cattle industry priorities The bill includes numerous provisions that support cattle producers, Industry News May 28, 2024 No Comments Farm Bill is the result of months of stakeholder input and dialogue with farmers and ranchers.Read More
Meat Institute calls for guidance to protect beef facility workers Properly prepared beef remains safe to eat. Industry News April 25, 2024 No Comments Meat Institute requests USDA and the CDC provide worker safety guidance specific to beef processors to ensure workers are protected from infection. Read More
Survey findings reveal Northeast consumer perceptions of beef Survey shows consumers in the Northeast are actively eating beef. Industry News December 26, 2023 No Comments Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative partners with the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. Market Research Team to conduct the 2023 Northeast Dashboard Survey.Read More
Prime Beef delivers news, new products and more to your inbox Monthly eNewsletter from The National Provisioner highlights trending beef news. Fred Wilkinson October 17, 2023 No Comments Prime Beef joins our Provisioner Prime and Prime Cuts e-newsletters.Read More
Beef producers: "Get your house in order" in 2023 University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Wesley Tucker gives tips to combat changing markets. Industry News January 13, 2023 No Comments Drought, high feed and input costs and lingering supply chain issues will likely push the number of beef cows in production even lower in 2023.Read More