Tag: beef
Cargill develops robotic cattle driver
The robotic cattle driver is currently used at processing plants, but multiple uses within the livestock industry are possible.
August beef exports soar, pork exports still under pressure
U.S. beef exports set new records in August with export value topping $750 million for the first time, according to data released by USDA.
Market demand backs quality cattle
The only new money in the beef industry is in consumers’ pockets. When they demand more premium quality beef and producers adapt to provide it.
Beef quality audit shows improvements
The National Beef Quality Audit tells us we're doing a good job implementing change to improve production shortfalls, but there's still room to improve.
USDA confirms atypical case of mad cow
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of mad cow disease in Florida, but this one is not expected to affect trade.
Unconventional risk management in the beef industry
There are a thousand ways cattle production can go wrong, but one often forgotten is the risk associated with producing a bad steak.
As you go forward in the beef industry, remember to look...
There are differences in the journey, but also similarities of how a producer ends up looking back on a career in agriculture with more wins than losses.
Could traceability boost beef value?
Advances in technology and evolved consumer buying trends might breathe new life into the idea of a national beef traceability system in the U.S.
Meatpackers gain market power
Lower cattle prices will not bring lower retail meat prices because meatpackers are really in the market power business, according to Alan Guebert.
Beef exports help US cattle markets
Beef exports continue to support U.S. cattle and beef markets thanks to six strong major markets plus a number of smaller markets.
