Day: December 9, 2024
ARIZONA RANCHES WIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RANCH RODEO
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor AMARILLO, Texas – While the NFR saddles up in Las Vegas this month, top working ranch cowboys recently competed in
TCFA, NCBA NOT BUYING VILSACK’S MARKETING INTERVENTION PLAN
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Several weeks before President-Elect Donald Trump triumphed over Vice President Kamala Harris, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) twin CEO Colin
Veterans’ Day
By Blaine Davis Contributing Editor As I peck away at my keyboard here on the “ranch,” it’s Veterans’ Day and my thoughts turn to my
You Can’t Fool All the People All the Time
Jim Whitt Contributing Editor On Sept. 2, 1858, Abraham Lincoln offered a profound observation during his debate with Stephen Douglas: “You can fool all the
American Agriculture Is Always Evolving
By Will Verboven Contributing Editor Your humble writer from the Great White North and his patient wife had the pleasure of making a long road
Tailgating – a History Lesson
By James Coope Contributing Editor Fall is home to football, food and festivities. Each week, tens of millions of Americans watch football on TV, and
PRODUCER PROFILE- Ranching Legacy Continues Under Cooksleys’ Watch
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Generational transition can be difficult between one generation and the next. Sustaining that ability over 100 years is a remarkable
Beef in the 2025 Consumer Landscape: Enduring Trends and New Patterns
By Megan Webb, Ph.D. Contributing Editor Heading into 2025, the American beef industry is proving resilient amid economic challenges and shifting consumer habits. Even
2025 Market Outlook Drought, Tight Supplies, High Demand Spell Continued High Cattle Prices
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Robust cattle prices are forecast for 2025 – but don’t overlook market barriers that may nullify a nice profit, caution
2025 Export-Import Beef Markets Outlook
By Heather Smith Thomas, Contributing Editor There are many challenges and opportunities in global beef markets, and many factors affect those markets. Kent Bacus, executive