Companies

Halter raises $100M in funding to increase productivity on cattle ranches

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Halter, a technology company increasing productivity on U.S. cattle ranches with its virtual fencing and animal management system, has raised $100 million in a Series D fundraising round, valuing the company at $1 billion.

Rock River Laboratory expands with new South Dakota location

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:20:20 -0500

Rock River Laboratory Inc. is expanding with a new location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Offering access to accurate feed and forage analysis, tools, and insights for beef and dairy operations, the lab continues the company’s tradition of exceptional customer service and support.

Early applications open for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:46:02 -0400

Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program. The deadline for early application consideration is Nov. 1, 2024.

American Foods Group breaks ground on new $800 million facility in Missouri

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:09:13 -0400

American Foods Group LLC is opening a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility in Warren County, Missouri, that is expected to generate $1 billion in annual economic impact in the state of Missouri.

CattleFax cow-calf survey released

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:13:57 -0500

CattleFax has introduced its annual cow-calf survey. Information requested in the survey provides participants and the rest of the industry with valuable data regarding industry benchmarks and trends.

Vytelle releases public feed efficiency database

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:25:59 -0400

Vytelle, with their network partners, announce the release of the top 150 proven bulls. These high accuracy bulls have risen to the top of more than 81,000 animals of 25 different breeds and more than 262,000 residual feed intake (RFI) expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Elanco to invest $150K through 2023 in Kansas grassland restoration

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:08:46 -0400

Elanco and Ducks Unlimited recently announced a partnership emphasizing the strong bond between environmental sustainability and agriculture – specifically beef cattle production – across North America.

Texas ranch introduces world’s first homozygous polled Akaushi bull

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:04:51 -0500

For the first time ever, polled Akaushi genetics will be publicly available to interested cattle breeders – marking a significant milestone in the breed’s history.

For 100 years Ritchie Industries has brought fresh water to the ranch and farm

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:05:11 -0500

If you could transport a rancher in time from 1921 to 2021, there would certainly be a lot for them to marvel at – everything from new breeds of cattle that have added over 300 pounds of lean weight to using high-tech drones to check miles of fence lines. One thing over the past century that might be familiar? An automatic livestock waterer from Ritchie Industries.

DSM acquires Biomin and Romer Labs

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:54:32 -0400

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, announced last week the completion of its acquisition of Erber Group’s Biomin and Romer Labs for an enterprise value of €980 million (roughly $1.2 million).

In the news: True West Beef to build ‘alternative’ packing plant in Idaho

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:00:01 -0400

True West Beef, a partnership between Boise, Idaho-based Agri Beef Co. and cattle ranchers and feeders from around the West, recently announced its intent to build a new regional beef processing plant in Jerome, Idaho.

New processing plant in southern Idaho

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 23:01:54 -0400

True West Beef has announced plans for new beef packing facility in the city of Jerome, Idaho, with estimates of 400 jobs and the capacity to process 500 cows a day.

Vytelle and GrowSafe announce merger

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:57:11 -0400

Vytelle and GrowSafe Ltd. announced on July 14, 2020, that the two companies will be joining forces. They will operate as a single precision livestock company under the Vytelle brand to “drive the mission to meet the global demands for producing more high-quality protein, more sustainably, and with more profit potential for cattle producers."

Beef Improvement Federation releases new guidelines for performance evaluation

Wed, 27 May 2020 15:12:54 -0400

Since its establishment in 1968, the primary purpose of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has been to bring standardization to performance testing and evaluation. In keeping with this mission, BIF is proud to unveil the latest version of its Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement Programs.

Tyson Foods gives $60 million in bonuses to front-line workers

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:21:19 -0400

Tyson Foods announced on March 31 that it will pay out approximately $60 million in bonuses to front-line workers and truckers as “a ‘thank you’ for feeding the nation during [the] COVID-19 pandemic.”

Bullish on Beef summit addresses all segments of the beef industry

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:21:30 -0500

The cattle industry is ever-changing and always presenting new opportunities for ranchers, cattle feeders, beef packers and veterinarians. The future of keeping beef in the center of the dinner plate is dependent on forward-thinking meetings that engage all segments of the beef industry.

Feedyard professionals to gather for team growth and education workshops in February

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:48:23 -0500

Two leading consulting firms are teaming up to provide an educational workshop for feedyard employees.

Elanco to acquire Bayer’s animal health business

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:57:35 -0400

Elanco Animal Health announced Aug. 20 its plans to acquire Bayer’s animal health business, which will make it the second largest animal health company behind Zoetis.

Zoetis joins Colorado State University to research immunotherapies for livestock

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:59:16 -0400

Zoetis, the world's leading animal health company, has signed an agreement with Colorado State University (CSU) to establish a research lab at CSU that will explore the livestock immune system and target new immunotherapies – paving the way for new alternatives to antibiotics in food-producing animals.

Cargill conducts voluntary recall of select Southern States feed products due to aflatoxin levels

Wed, 15 May 2019 14:29:07 -0400

Cargill’s animal nutrition business is conducting a voluntary recall of select Southern States feed due to aflatoxin levels that exceed the FDA’s action levels.

Tyson Fresh Meats to use DNA to track beef

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 19:29:05 -0400

Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork branch of Tyson Foods, recently announced a collaboration with IdentiGEN allowing them to trace beef back to the animal of origin.

Pink Eye. Your cattle will see the difference.

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:00:34 -0500

Problem: Mass fly population. Production losses in cattle occur, caused by the bacterial agent, Moraxella bovis. Symptoms: Lacrimation, excessive blinking, conjunctivitis, weight loss and loss of sight. Challenge: Difficult to isolate, treat and control. Solution: Curicyn’s Pink Eye Kit.

DuPont Crop Protection introduces range and pasture specialist team

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:33:48 -0500

DuPont Crop Protection’s Land Management business unit has introduced a new team of specialists to provide enhanced support to the range and pasture market.