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Cash cattle prices slip as beef demand shifts and slaughter rates lag

Cash cattle prices slip as beef demand shifts and slaughter rates lag

Fed cattle trades soften across regions while boxed beef values climb on tight supplies and seasonal buying; futures remain under cash despite lower placements.

New billboards connect consumers with beef

New billboards connect consumers with beef

New “Beef Brings Us Together” messaging celebrates local pride and family meals during peak grilling season.

BEEF Banter Podcast: Markets, carcass values and methane madness

BEEF Banter Podcast: Markets, carcass values and methane madness

Transparent communication remains essential as beef producers continue adapting to evolving market conditions, consumer preferences, and sustainability expectations.

Cattle and beef prices push higher

Cattle and beef prices push higher

Feeder and live cattle prices surge past records, while boxed beef cutout continues climbing into June, driven by strong demand and limited supply.

Texas New World screwworm response team formed to amplify preparedness

Texas New World screwworm response team formed to amplify preparedness

Formation of the team comes following a directive from Governor Abbott.

Salute to Carl Crabtree

Salute to Carl Crabtree

This Idaho rancher and statesman will be missed wherever wit, wisdom, and integrity matter.

June 2025 USDA Cattle on Feed highlights

June 2025 USDA Cattle on Feed highlights

Lower placements and marketings pull cattle-on-feed below year-ago levels; front-end inventories remain historically high.

Halter raises $100M in funding to amplify productivity on cattle ranches

Halter raises $100M in funding to amplify productivity on cattle ranches

Series D fundraising round values virtual fencing and animal management system company at $1 billion.

As China obstacles persist, promotions move more U.S. beef short plate in Korea

As China obstacles persist, promotions move more U.S. beef short plate in Korea

With most U.S. beef production currently ineligible for export to China, USMEF launched a campaign to boost short plate demand in Korea.

Grazing with grouse

Grazing with grouse

Idaho research suggests sage grouse and cows can coexist on the same grazing lands, but other complications persist.