National checkoff leaders this week approved a Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) budget of about $40.7 million for Fiscal 2014, reflecting a 5.6 percent decrease from the Fiscal 2013 amended budget, amid continued tight supplies and an expected slowing of cow slaughter.

Drought, flooding, extreme heat, subzero temperatures – all of these climatic events and more in Kansas can threaten the supply and affordability of the nation's beef supply. It's hard to do much about the weather, but a team of Kansas State University scientists will be trying to find solutions so cattlemen can better adapt to any future climate extremes in their grazing operations.

Andrew Brooks has been named Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC vice president of marketing. Brooks graduated in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University and earned a master's degree in business administration in 2011.

Organic cattle producers have a new tool to help protect newborn calves against scours. First Defense, a USDA-approved scours preventative for newborn dairy and beef calves and produced by ImmuCell Corporation, has been reviewed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and may be used in certified organic production.

Douglas DeanGrand Junction, ColoradoArea Extension AgentLivestock and Range ManagementColorado State University  

April exports of U.S. beef and pork edged higher than the previous month but still lagged behind year-ago levels, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

This USDA report shows that food price inflation should be low this year, except when it comes to beef prices.

Samson LLC has acquired AgInfoLink, USA, located in Westminister, Colorado. The change was effective April 1.

The benefits of flax for people can be seen in any grocery store in supplements and cereals. The high levels of omega-3 and fiber found in flax have earned it a "superfood” title. Now researchers and cattleman are experimenting with the benefits of flax for cattle as well.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is extremely pleased to see the announcement by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that it has recognized the United States as having the lowest possible risk of BSE in its cattle population.