In this podcast episode, Progressive Cattle Editor Carrie Veselka speaks with Kara Lee, director of producer engagement at Certified Angus Beef, to discuss direct-to-consumer marketing and the CBA Ranch to Table program. Editor Abby George meets up with Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian, at Range Beef Cow Symposium to talk about herd health planning and steps producers can take to protect their cow herd. 

In most instances, the dormant season (late fall and winter) provides the best opportunity to remove litter and germinating annual grass seedlings without negatively affecting perennial plants.

Johne’s disease is often thought of as a dairy problem. In fact, beef producers also need to be vigilant to prevent the spread of this destructive, chronic disease.

Range Beef Cow Symposium XXVII took place in Loveland, Colorado, on Dec. 13-14, 2023.

Michael Uetz, co-founder of the meat-oriented marketing firm Midan Marketing, encouraged Wagyu breeders to understand their consumer target to better market their beef.

Some 400 attendees from across North America gathered in Loveland, Colorado, to hear the latest in beef cattle research from some of the industry’s leading experts from government, academia and industry.

Those who oppose the use of mRNA vaccines fear that consuming meat and milk from mRNA-vaccinated animals could negatively impact our health. Proponents say mRNA vaccines promise to control and eradicate diseases threatening animal health and producer livelihoods.

Rather than parrot the New Year’s mantra of “new year, new me,” I embrace “new day, new me” as not only more accurate, but more achievable.