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RancHER: Jaclyn Wilson: Working, learning and growing in the beef industry

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Jaclyn Wilson is co-owner of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch/Flying Diamond Beef, located in the Nebraska Sandhills.

Progressive Publishing welcomes editorial intern Taryn Cox

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:09:55 -0400

The Progressive Publishing editorial team is happy to welcome Taryn Cox as the Progressive Cattle summer intern.

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.

Mullenix takes over Auburn University Animal Sciences Department

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Kim Mullenix will serve as the next head of the Auburn University Department of Animal Sciences, effective Aug. 19.

The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management announces Rick Machen as director

abby@agproud.com — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Recently announced, Dr. Rick Machen accepted the Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Endowed Director with The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.

2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program regional winners announced

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized seven of the nation’s top cattle operations as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) regional winners for their environmental conservation efforts during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans on Feb. 1.

South Dakota cattleman becomes new NCBA president

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota native, cow-calf producer and cattle feeder, became the new NCBA president during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention, held Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in New Orleans.

2023 Beef Quality Assurance award winners announced

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The National BQA Awards annually recognize outstanding beef producers, marketers and educators.

Progressive Cattle seeks editorial internship applicants

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:23:54 -0400

Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Cattle’s 2023 editorial internship program.

Right Tool for the Job: Managing and protecting water resources

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:05:08 -0400

As farmers continue to tackle the dual challenges of feeding the world and being good stewards of the land for generations to come, one Iowa farm family is tackling these challenges head on and is committed to improving their land and water resources.

Marty Smith of Florida elected president of NCBA

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:12:49 -0500

Fifth-generation Florida rancher Marty Smith was elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) at the annual Cattle Industry Convention on Feb. 8. He replaces Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tennessee, 2019 NCBA president.

Florida’s Blackbeard’s Ranch recognized for outstanding stewardship practices

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:04:55 -0500

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced Blackbeard’s Ranch as the winner of the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award was presented at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas.

And the 2019 BQA award winners are …

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:00:01 -0400

The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has developed best management practices to ensure cattle are healthy and productive while providing safe, wholesome products for consumers. BQA standards encompass most segments of the beef industry, including cow-calf, feedyard and marketing.