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Calkins receives the R. C. Pollock award from the American Meat Science Association

Calkins receives the R. C. Pollock award from the American Meat Science Association

Professor Emeritus Dr. Chris Calkins is the third University of Nebraska-Lincoln meat scientist to earn the R.C. Pollock award from the American Meat Science Association (Dr. Charlie Adams, 1992 and Dr. Roger Mandigo, 2000).

U.S. meat exports to China plunge as tariffs remain high

U.S. meat exports to China plunge as tariffs remain high

Beef exports to South Korea reach two-year high; Latin American markets set record pace for U.S. pork.

Smith retires after four decades of influence on meat science

Smith retires after four decades of influence on meat science

Regents Professor reached students, faculty, and global collaborators throughout his career.

Farm Progress America, July 1, 2025

Farm Progress America, July 1, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at new regulations facing the trucking industry.

Sold on sainfoin

Sold on sainfoin

This cattle rancher and veterinarian is making sainfoin work on his farm in central Montana.

Cow herd expansion is not the only way to capitalize on a strong calf market

Cow herd expansion is not the only way to capitalize on a strong calf market

With expansion off the table for some producers, investing in genetics, facilities, grazing systems, or financial resilience offers alternative ways to strengthen the herd.

App State researchers tackle livestock parasites with AI technology

App State researchers tackle livestock parasites with AI technology

Fecal analysis relies on manual processing and is time-consuming due to the need to have a trained expert examine each sample in a lab.

Unprocessed red meat does not raise risk for obesity and related diseases

Unprocessed red meat does not raise risk for obesity and related diseases

Texas Tech’s rigorous analysis of available data challenges long-held public health assumptions about the risks of eating unprocessed beef.

FFA Tribute: Ari Mota, Tennessee FFA State Reporter

FFA Tribute: Ari Mota, Tennessee FFA State Reporter

Mike Pearson talks with Ari Mota, about how she got involved in FFA and why being the state reporter is a great position for her skills.

This Week in Agribusiness, July 5, 2025

This Week in Agribusiness, July 5, 2025

Mike Pearson chats with the United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins about the "The Big Beautiful Bill" and Chad Colby previews the Farm Progress Show.