Livestock management platform closes Series A-4 Preferred Equity financing Investor expertise and resource networks provide HerdDogg with support and guidance as it embarks on its next phase of growth. Industry News March 27, 2024 No Comments HerdDogg secures a significant investment to accelerate commercialization and fuel innovative hardware and data solutions for the beef industry. Read More
Registration open for USMEF Spring Conference April 24 is the last day to receive the discounted rate. Industry News March 27, 2024 No Comments USMEF's annual Spring Conference is set for May 22-24, 2024, at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo Read More
HPAI not a threat to food safety when beef is properly prepared Experts say properly prepared beef is safe to eat. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments After the confirmed discovery of HPAI in dairy cows by the USDA, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and is not a food safety risk to humans.Read More
Blue Ranch claims Texas Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award The award recognizes exceptional stewardship and innovation at the Panhandle-based cattle ranch. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments Blue Ranch is owned by Rex and Susan McCloy who transitioned the operation from a feedlot to a cow-calf operation in 2013.Read More
Scientists collaborate to study cause of liver abscesses in cattle Research aims to gain a complete understanding of the development of this condition and the bacteria responsible for causing the infection. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments Effort includes researchers from Texas Tech University, Kansas State University and West Texas A&M University.Read More
LSU researcher develops vaccine against bovine respiratory disease Development could save around 8 million calves each year. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments Losses stemming from disease cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $1 billion annually.Read More
NCBA applauds Senate action to block Paraguayan beef imports Association praises effort as protecting U.S. cattle from animal disease. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments The resolution comes in response to a US Department of Agriculture rule that lifted the longstanding ban on Paraguayan beef imports.Read More
University of Idaho Extension fights hunger with beef Extension educators may also collaborate with the Idaho Foodbank on an event in July. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments The Beef Counts feeding effort involves the Idaho Cattle Association, Idaho CattleWomen Council, Idaho Beef Council and Agri Beef Co. Read More
Processor Profile: Standard Meat Fourth generation meat company focuses on innovation Sammy Bredar March 25, 2024 No Comments Texas-based Standard Meat Co. begins construction on a new plant dedicated to sous vide.Read More
The Power of Meat 2024: Meat is here to stay Consumers want it all for their meat products, and it’s up to producers to deliver. Sammy Bredar March 25, 2024 No Comments The meat department isn’t going anywhere—though meat consumers may have to adjust their pack sizes or amount of trips, they’re still buying meat. Read More