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COOL vs growing the business

COOL vs growing the business

Contrasting emails highlight the ongoing COOL controversy while beef industry experiences record demand and producer prosperity without mandates.

Mid-August 2026 catch pen

Mid-August 2026 catch pen

News and notes from American cow country—and some things we might have missed.

USDA offers $7.5M in grants to expand cold chain capacity

USDA offers $7.5M in grants to expand cold chain capacity

Program funds will support cold storage equipment purchases to benefit food assistance operations.

Lockout at Cargill Fort Morgan beef plant ends

Lockout at Cargill Fort Morgan beef plant ends

Teamsters Local 455 members ratify new five-year contract agreement.

Low feed costs offer increased profit margins

Low feed costs offer increased profit margins

Do lower feed prices made creep feeding profitable?

Drought brings increased risk of livestock nitrate poisoning

Drought brings increased risk of livestock nitrate poisoning

The best way to prevent nitrate poisoning is to control the type and quantity of forage offered to livestock.

Screwworm found in Juarez

Screwworm found in Juarez

The reopening of the ports to cattle trade could be paused if U.S. authorities identify an increased risk in Sonora or Chihuahua.

You vs. You: That’s outside my boat

You vs. You: That’s outside my boat

Put more thought into things you can control – what happens inside the boat.

High nitrogen prices force a closer look at the numbers

High nitrogen prices force a closer look at the numbers

State forage specialist advises on fall fertility decisions for stockpiled tall fescue.

The evolution of grilling

The evolution of grilling

Backyard grilling isn’t the same as it used to be—and the upstream impact shouldn’t be lost on beef industry stakeholders.