The fourth International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare is scheduled for July 16-18 in Ames, Iowa, at Iowa State University. Since 2008, the International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare has recognized animal welfare issues around the world.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed plan to expand the definition of “waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act, will be subject to a longer comment period set to end Oct. 20, 2014.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted livestock haulers a one-year exemption to new rules requiring a 30-minute rest break for driving shifts.

Animal welfare and well-being are phrases that have become common in animal agriculture, mainly due to the fact that consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with where their food comes from.

With beef in short supply and prices rising drastically, the beef industry is starting to get a little help … from the dairy industry, according to Richard Williams, ABS Global general manager for North America.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Friday announced a ground-breaking commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accelerate and focus conservation efforts that will benefit ranchers and also the distinct population of greater sage-grouse population that lives along the border of Nevada and California. The bi-state population of sage-grouse is being considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Jeff Mafi Regional Manager American Angus Association Stillwater, Oklahoma

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday announced that the U.S. and Hong Kong have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Hong Kong.

We are approaching mid-year with feeder cattle prices at historic levels and showing little sign of slowing down. The question of what to expect in the second half of the year is on many minds. So far, 2014 has been in sharp contrast to the first half of 2013.

Progressive Cattleman asked online readers whether school districts should have more or less flexibility when it comes to following student lunch guidelines. The majority (80.8 percent) said they think the current guidelines are unreasonable and should be scrapped.