Without a doubt, Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) has been a hot topic of debate amongst cattle producer groups, processors and retailers. In a matter of minutes, COOL became the “it” word at most beef industry meetings, and after much heated...
It's what you've all been waiting for - the finalists for the Cowboy Christmas Photography Contest have been selected, and it's your turn to weigh in on your favorites! I was so impressed with the quality of the photos in this contest. Thanks to...
It seems everyone in agriculture these days is speculating about when the industry will make a turn for the better. While beef cattle experts and economists all agree that farmers and ranchers are struggling in this current economy, views differ...
Well here is a refreshing statement: "Smarter animal farming, not less farming, will equal less heat. Producing less meat and milk will only mean more hunger in poor countries," said UC Davis Associate Professor and Air Quality Specialist Frank...
As I research and explore this so-called "war" that animal rights activists have declared against animal agriculture, I ran across an interesting article in the California Farmer titled...
She may be crooning great songs on country radio these days, but Carrie "HSUS" Underwood is no friend to animal agriculture. Yesterday, my sister competed at the South Dakota State FFA Career Leadership Event in the Job Interview contest, and...
The beef industry chain is a diverse mix that spans from the rugged cowboy at a cow/calf operation, to the stocker and feeder, to the processing plant, to the grocery store and, finally, to the consumer’s dinner plate. Although expanded and...