When an audience member at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention asked McDonald’s Bob Langert what the biggest threat is to the company’s viability, he didn’t struggle for an answer.

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Germany recently to demand a global right to food and nourishment.

A cattle producer wants to put 25 head of feeder cattle on pasture you are not currently using. Envisioning 500-pound feeders, you estimate that the pasture will feed 25 500-pound steers for three months ... and you agree.

The doctrine of prior appropriation governs water law in much of the western U.S. Although the specific laws and regulations vary by state, the basic concept of the doctrine is the same across the West.

The extreme cold weather across much of the cattle areas of the continental U.S. disrupted meat processing and livestock movements to slaughter and has had a negative impact on cattle body maintenance and gains.

Diluting Kentucky 31 or changing to newer varieties improves efficiency

Growers who are fortunate enough to avoid crop mold growth in the field must still remain vigilant for molds that can develop during silage storage.

Are managers leaders? Are leaders managers? This question has sparked much debate in the business world and for many years with leadership researchers, who have studied the structure and success of businesses.

Before getting into specifics about South American beef production, it’s important to review how the U.S. fits into the global beef production industry.

Ranches derived from family heritage in the Pineywoods eco-region of East Texas were described in the September, 2013 issue of Progressive Cattleman.