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New Zealand Beef Imports To U.S. Surge In First Quarter

U.S. imports of fresh/frozen beef (according to U.S. Customs data through March 18) are currently running at around 2.6% above year-ago levels. While the overall import picture isn’t much different than a year ago, the dynamics of imports from various countries is dramatically different.

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  • May 21, 2013
    Article

    Country-Of-Origin-Labeling Survey Finds Consumer Support

    The National Farmers Union (NFU) recently released the results of a survey that polled a selection of Americans on the hotly debated country-of-origin labeling (COOL) issue....More
  • everyday ranch life bad moments
    May 21, 2013
    blog

    Readers Share Their Best Of The Worst Ranch Moments 7

    Last week, I shared my top 15 signs you might be having a bad day on the ranch. Admittedly, when I compiled the list, I realized it might be a little reminiscent of comedian Jeff Foxworthy's "you might be a redneck" schtick....More
  • May 20, 2013
    Article

    Don’t Bet Your Farm: An Estate Plan Can Help Preserve Assets

    There are two things you need for your farming operation, says Ed Gillentine: an estate plan and a knowledgeable, trusted tax professional. Otherwise, he says, the consequences to you and your heirs could be unnecessarily costly....More
  • May 19, 2013
    Article

    Idaho Ranch Manager Lowers Costs By Kicking The Hay Habit

    In his effort to kick the hay habit, ranch manager Mike Kossler is now grazing cattle through much of the growing season in irrigated pastures instead of mechanically harvesting that hay....More
  • feedlot quality assurance, fed cattle management
    May 16, 2013
    Article

    NAHMS Study Gives In-Depth Look At Feedlot Practices

    Cattle feeding is a complicated, broad and essential part of the beef marketing chain. That means that how feedyards are managed has implications both up and downstream from the feedlot loading chute....More
  • May 15, 2013
    blog

    15 Annoying Ranch Nuisances 19

    There’s no doubt about it -- I’m a glass half-full kind of gal. I like to look on the bright side of things, and even though I might have a bad day on the ranch once in awhile, I rarely blog about it. Then, I realized that the little things that bug me, or the dumb things I have done, you have probably experienced, too!...More
  • May 14, 2013
    video

    How The Drought Impacted Mexico's Cowherd

    Much of Northern Mexico has experienced drought similar to what cattlemen in the Southern Plains and Southwest have endured. And just as in the U.S., Mexican cattlemen have liquidated herds significantly....More
  • May 12, 2013
    Article

    Cover Crop Haying, Grazing Extended In Some States

    USDA's Risk Management Agency announced May 8 it will allow approved crop insurance providers in certain states to extend the deadline date for haying and grazing of cover crops. If the farmers' insurance company chooses, the farmer may be allowed to graze or hay cover crops until May 22, 2013 in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Farmers need to check with their local crop insurance agent for approval....More
  • russia ractopamine limits u.s. beef exports
    May 9, 2013
    Article

    U.S. Beef Industry Working To Regain Beef Access In Russia

    USDA officials have been working closely with the U.S. beef industry in recent weeks to develop a plan for resuming exports to Russia....More
  • May 9, 2013
    blog

    Mark Bittman Tells Dr. Oz We Should Be Vegan Before 6 (VB6) 23

    I’m not sure Mark Bittman, New York Times food columnist, pleased anyone when he appeared on the Dr. Oz Show last week to promote his new book, “Vegan Before 6” (VB6). VB6 basically encourages folks to become “part-time vegans.”...More
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