Beef Herd Contraction or Growth?

The latest USDA report on cattle feedlot activity had larger than expected placements into feedlots. Gary Crawford has a story looking to answer the question, is that a first sign of a herd liquidation phase about to begin? Beef Herd Contraction or Growth? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …

Updated KORUS Protects Current Market Share

The new KORUS agreement offers a sigh of relief for U.S. beef and pork. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the market access terms secured in the original KORUS not only helped increase U.S. red meat’s market share in South Korea, but also bolstered consumption by making U.S. beef and pork products more affordable and accessible to Korean consumers. Those …

NCBA Contest Seeks Cowboy Poets

A talent in poetry will win one cattleman or woman a trip to the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans next February. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is seeking applicants to its cowboy poetry contest. Five finalists will be selected by NCBA on October 26th, with public voting on submitted videos held November 6th through …

NCBA: KORUS “Tore Down” Trade Barriers, Helped Increase Beef Exports

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester released the following statement in response to the signing of the modernized Korea-United States Trade Agreement (KORUS): “KORUS is a prime example of how U.S. producers benefit from trade agreements that reduce tariffs and implement science-based standards. Less than a decade ago, U.S. beef exports to South Korea were severely limited by …

USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability

Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs, announced USDA’s four overarching goals for advancing animal disease traceability to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry. “The landscape surrounding animal disease traceability has changed dramatically in the past decade, and producers across the nation recognize that a comprehensive …

Alabama Beef Producers to Vote on Referendum

In Alabama, a referendum vote will be held on Oct. 24 to allow cattle producers to continue the State Beef Checkoff. Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, has more details. Alabama Beef Producers to Vote on Referendum Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

Bigger Than Expected Numbers in USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Cattle on Feed Report, the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States on Sept. 1 was 11.1 million head, 6 percent above Sept. 1, 2017. This is the highest Sept. 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. Placements in feedlots during August …

Latest Numbers for the Dairy Industry

While some dairy exports are down, Stephanie Ho reports prices are mostly up for most dairy products. Latest Numbers for the Dairy Industry Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …