Beef producers and stakeholders confirm their optimism in 2025, but they are quick to admit the threats and challenges facing the industry's continued profitability.

Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures have seen a choppy week but are higher to start Friday after some better than expected cash trade.

“If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it,” says Dave Weaber, referring to the importance of data and performance tracking in the beef industry. Weaber, Terrain senior animal protein analyst, was ...

Microbial crude protein makes up a major share of the cow's metabolizable protein. But predictions aren't perfect, so what's ...

Cast your vote today and help recognize the legends of the cattle feeding industry — the innovators, leaders and pioneers. Voting will close Aug. 31 for the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame (CFHOF) ...

Rabobank expects the Jan. 1, 2026, beef cow inventory to be 28 million head — up 200,000 head from the prior year. A second ...

Katey Johnson's combination of experiences as someone who grew up outside of the industry and who advocates online gives her ...

There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold drink of water after spending time in the Kansas heat in August. According to Kansas State University beef cattle experts, cattle feel the same — and ...

Hay production may no longer be the most efficient or profitable use of your time and resources. A Missouri forage specialist ...

Other contributing factors to beef demand include consumers’ craze for protein and the impact of GLP-1 diets on protein ...