As marbling score improves, there’s a greater probability that beef product is sourced from cattle possessing an A-stamp from USDA, which are also more likely to produce a higher-value carcass....More
The Daily Choice Cutout for Friday, May 18 was at a record-high $209.51, up $4.53 from the previous week. Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News reporter in Amarillo, TX, explains how the boxed beef trade impacts the cattle market and beef prices....More
Mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) has been a contentious issue for U.S., Mexican and Canadian producers for years. Andres Piedra, chief economist with CNOG, the Mexican cattlemen's association, describes Mexico's response to MCOOL....More
Fragmentation is both the blessing and the bane of the U.S. beef cattle industry. BEEF magazine is embarking on a year-long journey to explain the different industry sectors and their roles in the production process from the seedstock producer to the end consumer.
Mark Shaw, MicroBeef Technologies/MWI Veterinary Supply Inc., talks about a revolutionary new digital lung-scoring system called Whisper, a computerized stethoscope that allows targeted treatment of bovine respiratory disease in cattle....More
While a mineral program is essential all the time, it's even more important during a drought, says Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension Beef Systems Specialist in Garden City. That's because, without any green-up in the spring, range plants can't deliver the phosphorus and vitamin A that cows need....More
Jimmy Hagood, Charleston, SC, is founder of Tidewater Foods and Catering, LLC; the Blackjack Barbecue™ & Sauce Company; and the legendary Blackjack Cooking Team. Here he shares his three tips for top-notch backyard barbecue....More
The Daily Choice Cutout for Friday, May 3rd hit a record high at 201.68. Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News reporter in Amarillo, TX, looks at what this means for the the boxed beef trade report and explains how it impacts the cattle market and beef prices in his weekly Meat Market Update for BEEF Magazine....More
What if a cattle disease outbreak happened in the U.S.? Is your herd safe? Annette Jones, California state veterinarian, explains some simple biosecurity measures cattlemen can take to ensure their animals remain healthy during a cattle disease outbreak like foot and mouth disease....More
The U.S. has robust safeguards against the incursion of foreign animal diseases and they have been very effective. Annette Jones, California state veterinarian, explains why foot and mouth disease needs to be on your radar....More
