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Marbling more than just a function of weight

Marbling more than just a function of weight

What NBQA data, Angus genetic trends, and real-world carcass numbers reveal about the true driver of beef quality.

USDA ensures the safety of imported beef—It isn’t a mystery

USDA ensures the safety of imported beef—It isn’t a mystery

With over 8 million federal inspection procedures conducted per year in the U.S., our system is complex but efficient in correction when needed.

Rollins urges federal land ranchers to put June Grazing Directive to work

Rollins urges federal land ranchers to put June Grazing Directive to work

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reaches out to livestock producers with details on streamlined grazing policy changes.

Tips for proactive risk management on fall calf purchases

Tips for proactive risk management on fall calf purchases

Monitor input costs like interest, feed and fuel, and understand what breakevens might look like before filling lots.

Walmart Foundation gives $9M to launch Great Plains Grassland Fund

Walmart Foundation gives $9M to launch Great Plains Grassland Fund

New public-private effort will give ranchers the tools and resources needed to keep working lands and grasslands intact.

You vs you: Letting life change you

You vs you: Letting life change you

Baseball star's shift from anger to family motivation demonstrates how embracing change can strengthen performance and purpose.

September 2026 is a wrap

September 2026 is a wrap

A recap of news and notes swirling around U.S. cattle country as we saw the month of September blow by.

West Texas A&M to build beef cattle research facility

West Texas A&M to build beef cattle research facility

“Best in the world” research feedlot to be built following $9.75M USDA grant, university’s largest-ever federal award.

Beef exports rise, pork trends lower in August

Beef exports rise, pork trends lower in August

“Outstanding demand” in Taiwan fuels beef gains. Pork shipments to Mexico see sharp decline versus large year-ago totals.

EHD on the rise

EHD on the rise

Cattle ranchers and dairy farmers are finding that this disease is not just for deer anymore.