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Global beef roundup: Focus on Australia

Global beef roundup: Focus on Australia

Australia is unique in the realm of major global beef nations, exporting nearly 75% of its annual beef output.

Thinking bottom up about the beef industry

Thinking bottom up about the beef industry

Tonnage drives the business (bottom up), but much of the chatter remains stubbornly focused on headcount (top down).

Trade truths: Australia, politics, and the economics of beef

Trade truths: Australia, politics, and the economics of beef

The discussion tackles several critical industry issues, including the current market dynamics, drought concerns across cattle country, the proliferation of ranch-to-fork branded beef programs, and misconceptions about Australia-US beef trade relations.

Missouri screwworm report false

Missouri screwworm report false

Shock waves rippled through futures market on news of NWS detection in Missouri.

Cattle experts offer goals for herd health metrics

Cattle experts offer goals for herd health metrics

K-State Beef Cattle experts discuss metrics that indicate success in a cow-calf operation.

Producer survey offers insights into liver fluke and parasite management

Producer survey offers insights into liver fluke and parasite management

A survey of 120 cattle producers and veterinarians shows their management priorities when tackling liver flukes and other parasites.

Stocker/Yearling Tour set for June 17 in North Platte

Stocker/Yearling Tour set for June 17 in North Platte

The 2025 tour, set for June 17 in North Platte, will highlight pasture recovery, retained ownership, and value-added strategies in Nebraska’s beef industry.

An early look at tariff impacts on beef exports

An early look at tariff impacts on beef exports

While U.S. beef exports to China may be down, exports to other countries are up.

Lab meat debate marches on

Lab meat debate marches on

The lab-grown meat sector is facing stiff headwinds as decisionmakers across the U.S. move to protect traditional animal agriculture.

House passes its ‘big beautiful’ reconciliation bill

House passes its ‘big beautiful’ reconciliation bill

House reconciliation bill includes important provisions that provide critical tax relief for farmers, ranchers and meat and poultry producers.