Russia announced today that it is banning the purchase of food commodities from trade partners in the U.S., European Union and other nations. The trade ban is a result of sanctions that have been made against Russia in the wake of its conflict with Ukraine.

Tarter, a 70-year-old manufacturing company of farm and ranch equipment, is pleased to announce the latest addition to their Cattlemaster Series of cattle chutes.

Four individuals who have been catalysts for the beef industry and inspired others to do the same were honored July 29 during the sixth annual Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame banquet in Westminster, Colorado.

What do consumers think about production practices?The Consumer Image Index, funded by the beef check-off, is a national survey of consumers’ thoughts about beef. Part of the most recent survey examined what consumers think about how beef is produced, and also how chicken is produced. Some findings:

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Cargill has announced it will close its Milwaukee, Wisconsin, beef harvest facility, which employs approximately 600 people, effective at the close of business, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014.

Summer is here and so is the heat. While animal owners are sure to give pets plenty of water and shade, it is just as important for ranchers to have enough water and shade for cattle and other grazing animals.

Stewardship is the responsibility of overseeing and protecting something considered worth caring for and preserving that valuable content.

A recent Progressive Cattleman poll asked, “How do you use artificial insemination (A.I.) of cows?”