With the U.S. cattle inventory at levels not seen in 50 years and prices for all classes of cattle at or near record levels, the often-asked question is when will expansion of the U.S. cowherd begin?...More

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) complex – also known as shipping fever or just pneumonia – continues to be the most common health problem facing the cattle industry today....More

Exclusive survey of BEEF readers finds respondents are decidedly more optimistic about both the short and long term...More

A recent survey of grocery shoppers says 70% of respondents believe ethically produced food is better for the environment, 60% believe it's healthier, and 58% believe it's safer to eat. In addition, 70% say they are willing to pay more for ethically produced foods...More

A survey of 1,200 beef and dairy producers nationwide conducted in late December 2009 and early January 2010 by Aspen Media & Market Research found that producer approval of the beef checkoff increased from 68% in 2009 to 69% in 2010...More