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New technology could sharply reduce cost of cultivated meat production

New technology could sharply reduce cost of cultivated meat production

Researchers engineer beef muscle cells to produce their own growth signals.

Lee Bjorklund honored as Red Angus Herdsman of the Year

Lee Bjorklund honored as Red Angus Herdsman of the Year

Bjorklund is the sixth generation to operate BJ Farms.

Farm Progress America, January 29, 2024

Farm Progress America, January 29, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the planting acreage survey by Farm Progress and Farm Futures that was recently released.

Want some fascinating reading on cattle markets?

Want some fascinating reading on cattle markets?

Livestock Outlook: Here’s how observations from experienced USDA market news reporters on subtle market trends can give savvy beef producers a marketing edge.

Senators propose expanding biofuels for aviation

Senators propose expanding biofuels for aviation

Legislative Watch: Farm to Fly Act; USDA launching remote meat grading pilot program; House passes bill targeting Russian ag inputs.

Cattle markets and the circus

Cattle markets and the circus

The cattle markets have a lot going on in them due to the female markets this week but there are still many acrobatics to watch.

Farm Progress America, January 26, 2024

Farm Progress America, January 26, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the hog industry and the impact left behind by African Swine Fever which started in 2018.

K-State brings next-generation approach to livestock disease research

K-State brings next-generation approach to livestock disease research

Goal is to identify genes from an animal or through mosquito vectors carrying viruses, to learn how virus infects, replicates.

Standard Meat Company finalizes plans for new Fort Worth processing plant

Standard Meat Company finalizes plans for new Fort Worth processing plant

Plant will be fifth protein processing plant for the company.

Iowa Beef Center hosting feedlot webinar series

Iowa Beef Center hosting feedlot webinar series

Topics include facility types, markets, foot health and beef x dairy.