The Agriculture Department aims to offer up to $500 million in payments as meat processors navigate a livestock shortage.
Ranchers say rising land, feed, and operating expenses have made it increasingly difficult to stay afloat.
Though demand has remained generally strong for steaks and hamburgers, some shoppers have shifted to other proteins, such as ...
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.
In southwest Kansas, the Brown sisters are turning a downsized family feedyard into a nimble, data‑driven custom yard that leans on technology, creative cattle sourcing and strong customer ...
Tasha Macholan studies whether strategic supplementation can support calf gains while improving long-term pasture management.
R-CALF USA today welcomed recent U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives aimed at strengthening independent beef processing by reducing regulatory burdens, expanding processing capacity and helping ...
Weekly auction data shows steer sales rising while heifer share drops to 39%, but retention levels still fall short of ...
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins led efforts against New World Screwworm since early 2025, investing in sterile fly production ...
Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems.
Omaha Steaks CEO says ranchers must retain female cattle for breeding, delaying supply recovery as America's beef crisis persists amid strong demand.
Rwanda's renowned Inyambo cows graze at the King's Palace Museum, symbolizing the nation's rich cultural heritage.