Do you plan to expand your cattle herd? BEEF readers weigh in on the discussion. Plus, find out who won our latest photo caption contest....More

Help your children cope with the stress of dealing with terrorist threats....More

The tragedy at the Boston Marathon was a senseless act of violence, but it's also bringing folks together....More

Since when did Hollywood celebrities become experts on animal husbandry? The latest celebrity PETA has added to its long star-studded list of advocates is actor Ryan Gosling, who has beef with dehorning in the cattle business....More

Last week marked the official start of spring -- at least on the calendar anyway. In my neck of the woods, the weather certainly is anything but spring-like. This week’s forecast is for continued cold with some snow. Yet, there are small signs of spring everywhere I look -- a robin chirping in the tree, some snowmelt filling up stock dams, and calves frolicking in the pasture....More

One in eight Americans goes to bed hungry each night, including one in every four children. The number of Americans who are dependent on food stamps has increased by 70% since 2007. While America’s obesity epidemic continues to escalate, so do poverty and hunger issues in this country. With this in mind, I’m extremely disappointed with the Louisiana State Health Department, which forced a homeless shelter to destroy $8,000 worth of venison donated by a hunter organization....More

Although my days of wearing the official dress of the National FFA Association are in the past, I still fondly recall my time spent wearing the blue corduroy jacket that represented FFA and the future of agriculture....More

BEEF magazine will host its annual beef seminar at the 2013 World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Make plans to attend. And keep reading for details on a new contest, where readers can win enter to win one of three limited-edition, signed and numbered western art prints!...More

Ranchers are taking a break this week from cold winter weather, feeding hay and calving out cows to be at the 115th Annual Cattle Industry Convention in sunny Tampa, FL. Monday kicked off the event with farm tours, followed by industry meetings on Tuesday. Yesterday was jam-packed with information provided by Cattlemen’s College, sponsored by Zoetis, formerly known as Pfizer. Here’s a round-up of some of the hot topic discussions from the day....More