Victoria Myers

Moving through the year, the beef business should have many reasons for optimism, according to the latest CattleFax outlook numbers.

Attempts to force more transparency into cattle markets with mandated thresholds and buying requirements would have an impact on the free market, but no one can say just what that impact...

Dietary guidelines don't demonize beef but do favor seafood.

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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's virtual annual meeting will try to keep the industry connected and informed, as the yearly in-person meet-and-greet was rescheduled for Aug. 10-12, 2021, due to COVID-19 concerns.

As feeders move to receiving protocols that are less population based, the value of high-risk calves will continue to decline.

Meat production will hit record levels this year, but USDA also sees price increases for livestock producers overall. The average five-area steer price should be about 6% higher for 2021 and hog prices are forecast to increase an...

A shift from low-priced grains will create opportunities for commercial calf producers as supplies available to feeders continue to tighten.

The beef industry is poised to expand, or to liquidate, depending on weather and feed prices moving forward.

As bad as COVID-19 has been for the U.S., a market retrospective shows the beef industry has lived through worse times -- especially when it comes to impacts on export markets.

Whether a calf gets enough maternal antibodies early in life to keep it healthy is a long-term indicator of profitability.

Newborn calves don't have to be exposed to freezing temperatures to develop hypothermia.

Market endpoints are starting points for genetic selection in commercial beef herds.

Pick the right livestock scales to fit the business.

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The best genetics for a herd bull depend on how producers plan on using their calf crops.

Be alert for signs of neurological problems in calves that are being supplemented with ethanol byproducts.

As Americans rang in the New Year, a new set of dietary guidelines some would describe as "joy-killer" in tone, set recommended limits for sugar and alcohol consumption.

First-generation farmers look for ways to join the family of agriculture.

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Beef cuts have changed over the years following trends that include smaller families and less time to cook.

The months ahead look positive for the beef industry according to a global outlook report.

Putting a value on agricultural land is both art and science, especially where sales prices remain private.

Animal protein sector recovery will see added challenges due to feed price inflation in 2021.

A lynchpin of R-CALF USA's five-year plan is a requirement that all beef harvested in a foreign country retain its foreign country-of-origin label through the retail sales point.

The National Young Farmers Coalition helps foster connections for those new to agriculture, emphasizing land availability and water conservation.

Whether you're a cattle veteran or new to ranching, veterinarian Ken McMillan's tips on spotting and treating everyday health problems is good medicine.