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Rancher and tech entrepreneur testifies at House digital assets hearing

Rancher and tech entrepreneur testifies at House digital assets hearing

Mark Tague of CattleProof highlighted how blockchain technology can enhance transparency, efficiency and financial inclusion for beef producers.

March/April 2025 edition of BEEF available

March/April 2025 edition of BEEF available

Summer showdown, importance of vitamin A and mineral supplementation for cattle health, dangerous tick-borne pathogens, bull selection and more covered in this edition.

FFA Chapter Tribute: Mary Schrieber

FFA Chapter Tribute: Mary Schrieber

Mike Pearson talks with Mary Schrieber about how she got involved in FFA with no ag experience and how she has developed a love for the organization.

Weather update: What’s ahead as planting gets underway this spring

Weather update: What’s ahead as planting gets underway this spring

Live Stream Wednesday, April 16 at 1 PM CT - Meteorologist Greg Soulje joins us for a long-term weather forecast.

Tips for managing cow-calf pairs through drought

Tips for managing cow-calf pairs through drought

Culling less productive cows, stretching pasture, feeding in confinement and early weaning are options to consider when making a drought mitigation plan.

Farm Progress America, April 11, 2025

Farm Progress America, April 11, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at how inflation is impacting meat sales. He breaks down the numbers behind the Meat Monitor conducted by Kansas State University.

Senators introduce Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act

Senators introduce Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act

Just four companies control 85% of the beef market and 67% of the pork market.

Adjusting the calving window

Adjusting the calving window

K-State beef cattle scientist explains shortening the calving window for beef cattle herds.

AgBoost secures $500K investment to drive livestock data innovation

AgBoost secures $500K investment to drive livestock data innovation

New investment and licensing deal will accelerate mission to help ranchers optimize use of genomic data for breeding, health, market value and nutrition management.

U.S. consumers continue to express frustration with inflation, high grocery prices

U.S. consumers continue to express frustration with inflation, high grocery prices

Around 30% say they sought out more sales and discounts over the past year.