Contrasting emails highlight the ongoing COOL controversy while beef industry experiences record demand and producer prosperity without mandates.
August 19, 2026 - Nevil Speer
August 19, 2026
News and notes from American cow country—and some things we might have missed.
August 17, 2026
Program funds will support cold storage equipment purchases to benefit food assistance operations.
August 18, 2026
Teamsters Local 455 members ratify new five-year contract agreement.
August 18, 2026
Do lower feed prices made creep feeding profitable?
August 18, 2026
The best way to prevent nitrate poisoning is to control the type and quantity of forage offered to livestock.
August 18, 2026
The reopening of the ports to cattle trade could be paused if U.S. authorities identify an increased risk in Sonora or Chihuahua.
August 17, 2026
Put more thought into things you can control – what happens inside the boat.
August 17, 2026
State forage specialist advises on fall fertility decisions for stockpiled tall fescue.
August 17, 2026
Backyard grilling isn’t the same as it used to be—and the upstream impact shouldn’t be lost on beef industry stakeholders.