In the gripping finale of our 2023 NCBA coverage, Bridgette Readel of Rural Minds discusses mental health resources in rural America; the University of Tennessee’s Troy Rowan gives producers advice on developing a bull-buying game plan; and Dave Weaber from Terrain talks through ways the industry can rebuild the national cow herd after drought.

What do your middle school geography class and your ability to plan for more forage and herd expansion have in common? You might say it begins with a familiarity of the Pacific Ocean.

Progressive Cattle editors sit down with guests at the 2023 NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans.

Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota native, cow-calf producer and cattle feeder, became the new NCBA president during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention, held Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in New Orleans.

The National BQA Awards annually recognize outstanding beef producers, marketers and educators. 

In this episode, David, Paul, Tyrell and Carrie discuss China’s population decline, the price of eggs and, just for good measure, the weather (see Paul’s column for full details.) 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a division of the Department of Transportation, has denied an application filed by several ag groups for exemptions from certain requirements of the hours-of-service rules for drivers transporting livestock, insects and aquatic animals.