The University of Nebraska–Lincoln aims to better evaluate the environmental impact of the ranching industry through a new $5 million grant. Galen Erickson, a professor of ruminant nutrition and head of the Beef Innovation Hub at the university, noted...
Source: USDA news release
The 2022 Census of Agriculture shows that around 84,000 farms operated by a producer with military service engage in cattle farming (29 percent), making it the most common commodity specialization among those with military service. It...
Several factors may explain why cattle markets have not reached new record highs recently. From January through August, beef imports increased by 20.87% (523.7 million pounds), with South American suppliers, particularly Brazil, finding it economically viable to pay U.S....
In September, 75% of agricultural economists expressed concerns about an impending recession in the sector. October's Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor showed a slight improvement, with optimism driven by increased U.S. corn exports and potential cattle herd rebuilding. However, economists...
Denali, a top recycler of organic materials, announced in its 2023 Sustainability Report that it recycled over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts, creating natural fertilizers and nutrient-rich animal feed. From the 1.7 billion pounds of food waste collected,...
Source: USDA news release
We are thrilled to announce that the Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Loan Assistance Tool (LAT) has been updated to better support lenders in the loan application process. Previously designed to guide farm loan applicants, the LAT...
Construction is well underway at Vermont State University’s Randolph campus, where a new meat processing facility is being built as part of the Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship. The facility, set to become a hub for butchery training,...
The beef production outlook is noticeably raised from last month. Third- and fourth-quarter 2024 production is forecast higher from last month, raising the annual forecast to 27.000 billion pounds, just above 2023 production. This is based on a faster...
Source: Certified Angus Beef
In a year marked by shifting marketing dynamics and margin pressure across the supply chain, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) closed its 2024 fiscal year with its second strongest sales year in the company's history. With growth...
The Hastings City Council moved forward on two major development projects during its October meeting. These include a housing development and a meat processing plant expansion.
For the housing project, Lagunas Home Construction proposed rezoning 25.99 acres of agricultural land...
