After six years as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO, Forrest Roberts has recently resigned – effective July 31.

The U.S. has taken the first steps in opening its doors to fresh beef imports from Argentina and Brazil, specifically beef raised in regions previously restricted for concerns over foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Quality Liquid Feeds Inc. (QLF) and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced last week that the two companies have entered into a 50-50 joint venture for the production and sale of liquid feed supplements for livestock.

I was told as a kid never to pray for patience, because if you get it, you will surely have opportunity to use it.

As much of the U.S. is experiencing hotter, dry weather, water quantity and quality can become a major issue.

In the past year, the number of companies crafting new policies to embrace animal welfare concerns has steadily climbed. And that trend is only going to grow stronger, if for no other reason than the need for products and restaurants to keep up with their competition.

When most people think of drones, the first thing that comes to mind is military operations overseas using these types of unmanned aerial vehicles. It is surprising, then, to learn that agriculture was one of the main reasons drones were created in the first place.

Using electronic scales to track weight gain efficiency not only takes some of the guesswork out of raising cattle by having a better handle on growth rates, but it can also make beef producers potentially more profitable and efficient.

Cattle producers have long recognized the need of proper husbandry and stewardship for the animals entrusted into their care.

As of May 5, 2015, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported exceptional drought conditions for California, parts of the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma. However, recent precipitation in much of cattle country has at least provided positive short-term impacts for forage conditions – for example, Texas has experienced slightly more rainfall than its 30-year average (Current Weather Data).