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Global beef outlook shaped by price disparities and trade uncertainty

Global beef outlook shaped by price disparities and trade uncertainty

RaboResearch reports South America’s presence in global beef markets is growing.

Not every cattle marketer is the same

Not every cattle marketer is the same

Cattle marketers with skills know that a down market isn’t necessarily bad news for the operation.

Nebraska U joins global initiative to reduce methane from livestock

Nebraska U joins global initiative to reduce methane from livestock

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is joining a new $27.4 million global initiative to reduce methane emissions from livestock by harnessing natural variation in how animals digest food.

The steer-heifer price difference: Implications for herd expansion

The steer-heifer price difference: Implications for herd expansion

The price difference between steers and heifers is a key market signal for cattle producers. In 2024, this gap widened significantly, raising questions about herd expansion and future market trends.

Improving productivity key to reducing antibiotic use in livestock

Improving productivity key to reducing antibiotic use in livestock

FAO-led study finds global livestock antibiotic use could rise 30% by 2040, but it could be reduced 57% if livestock productivity is optimized.

USDA awards $15.3M for projects to protect animal health

USDA awards $15.3M for projects to protect animal health

NADPRP funding 68 projects that increase ability to rapidly respond to and control animal disease outbreaks.

Beef trade now vs. then: Thank the Checkoff

Beef trade now vs. then: Thank the Checkoff

The beef industry is far more competitive “now” versus “then”.

Study reveals how production practices influence nutrient density of beef

Study reveals how production practices influence nutrient density of beef

Collaborators find beef's nutritional composition is highly variable due to differences in feed and pasture quality, genetics and management systems.

Corporate Transparency Act enforcement suspended again

Corporate Transparency Act enforcement suspended again

U.S. companies currently not required to file beneficial owner information while Treasury Department seeks comments on interim final rule.

UK extends personal meat import ban to all EU countries amid FMD concerns

UK extends personal meat import ban to all EU countries amid FMD concerns

Last week a sixth case of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Slovakia.