The Treasure Valley Classic Junior Beef Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at the Owyhee County Fairgrounds in Homedale, Idaho. 4-H and FFA youth who plan to show registered beef heifers and market steers at summer shows and fairs are highly encouraged to enter.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the availability of more than $19 million in grants to help train, educate and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of agricultural producers through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP).

Since recent droughts have caused a lack of available forage in many areas, the incentive to retain heifers and purchase cows has been very low.

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) installed new officers Sunday during the closing session of the 137th annual Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth.

Buoyed by double-digit export growth to Mexico – the largest volume market for all U.S. red meat exports – U.S. pork and beef exports performed well in February despite growing concerns about tight supplies and rising prices, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Progressive Cattleman asked NCBA attendees "What's the most important piece of equipment on your ranch?" See what this group had to say. Second of two videos.

It’s April and pastures are, or should be, greening up in the southern half of the country. However, cold weather this spring has delayed pasture development in many areas. Winter conditions still exist in several regions in the northern half of the country where spring green-up is still a month away.

What is important to consumer?A survey was conducted of a sample of 1,950 consumers representative of the U.S. population. Respondents were asked to indicate relative value of 11 attributes of ground beef, beef steak, milk, and chicken breast. Freshness and safety ranked highest.

Brazil may be the fitting host of World Cup soccer and the next Olympic games – but its reputation for beef still has some issues, according to a new poll on Progressive Cattleman.

Officials from southwestern states are gearing up to battle the federal government over a new round of fowl language.