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Agrifood leaders asked how they view ‘food as health’ trend

Agrifood leaders asked how they view ‘food as health’ trend

Quarterly Agrifood Economy Index shows cautious expectations for slow-paced economic recovery.

Fueled by demand

Fueled by demand

Beef prices are hitting record highs, not because supplies are shrinking but because consumers are showing stronger demand than ever, reshaping cattle markets and producer opportunities.

USDA confirms no screwworm detections after human case

USDA confirms no screwworm detections after human case

USDA initiated targeted surveillance for NWS within a 20-mile radius of the affected area out of an abundance of caution.

Beyond the windshield: Rethinking agriculture’s future

Beyond the windshield: Rethinking agriculture’s future

As cattle markets show consistent patterns, a deeper challenge emerges: how to attract—the next generation of farmers.

Navigating investment opportunities amid high cattle prices

Navigating investment opportunities amid high cattle prices

K-State beef cattle specialists offer insight on how cow-calf producers can make the most of today’s strong cattle market.

Rethinking beef’s water and carbon footprint

Rethinking beef’s water and carbon footprint

Researchers explore how cattle grazing in wheat–sorghum systems could offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional feedlots.

Don’t forget about the bull

Don’t forget about the bull

Post-breeding evaluations can reveal fertility, condition, and calf performance that shape next year’s herd success.

What you need to know about the flesh-eating screwworm in the U.S.

What you need to know about the flesh-eating screwworm in the U.S.

Maryland traveler from Guatemala diagnosed with rare parasite, heightening concerns about potential return to U.S. livestock after decades of eradication.

Cattle market responds to human case of New World screwworm

Cattle market responds to human case of New World screwworm

Response was pretty limited despite markets processing a bearish Cattle on Feed report and the NWS news.

Do better prices mean more risk for the beef sector?

Do better prices mean more risk for the beef sector?

In this episode of the BEEF Banter podcast, we dig into the beef market, demand for beef, the war on fat, MAHA and the latest cattle health challenges to face ranchers.