US cattle inventory down 1% USDA's NASS surveys approximately 36,100 operators across the nation during the first half of January 2025. Industry News February 3, 2025 No Comments National Agricultural Statistics Service reports 86.7 million head of cattle and calves on US farms as of Jan. 1, 2025.Read More
Ongoing shortfall of replacement cattle spurs feedlots to hold on to their inventory Reduction in December placements is a continuation of a trend. Altin Kalo January 27, 2025 No Comments In the coming year, supply will play a more significant role, and likely drive prices even higher. Read More
JBS and partners donate 3 million tags to improve livestock traceability Two million tags will be allocated exclusively to small-scale producers. Industry News January 27, 2025 No Comments Effort aims to track every head of cattle in Pará — the state with Brazil's second-largest herd — by the end of 2026.Read More
2025 Angus Foundation Heifer Package sells for $75,000 The Angus Foundation Heifer Package has raised more than $3 million since the inception of the program. Industry News January 27, 2025 No Comments The heifer package generates unrestricted funds to further the Angus Foundation’s mission.Read More
Larger beef cow-calf farms have lower costs per cow than smaller operations Major drivers of economies of size are ownership costs and opportunity and overhead costs, particularly the opportunity cost of unpaid labor. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Results show clear labor efficiency gains associated with spreading unpaid operator and family labor over larger numbers of cows Read More
CPW and CDA prepare for 2025 gray wolf releases with improved Livestock Conflict Minimization Program CPW has been listening to the concerns and recommendations of all stakeholders throughout the first year of gray wolf restoration. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments The agency has incorporated this feedback into an expanded and improved conflict minimization program for Colorado livestock producers. Read More
Feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions by almost 40%, research suggests Findings at UC-Davis offer solution for more climate-friendly cattle farming. Amy Quinton December 23, 2024 No Comments Feeding grazing beef cattle a seaweed supplement in pellet form reduced their methane emissions by almost 40% without affecting animals' health or weight. Read More
Noble Research Institute and Certified Angus Beef partner on Land Stewardship Collaboration aims at promoting healthy lands and better beef. Industry News November 5, 2024 No Comments The free, fully online educational program offers livestock producers tools for improving land health and productivity through grazing management.Read More
Rumin8 achieves first regulatory approval in Brazil MIT Technology Review names Rumin8 as one of 15 climate tech companies to watch. Industry News October 22, 2024 No Comments The Brazilian approval follows the provisional regulatory authorization in New Zealand in late July 2024.Read More
USDA announces next steps to enhance competition USDA makes efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for farmers and ranchers, as well as lower food prices for families. Industry News October 9, 2024 No Comments USDA works to identify hidden fees and unfair pricing practices in beef sales markets.Read More