Category: Industry News
Gypsy Wagon Oct./Nov. 2019
By Betty Jo Gigot, Publisher The fire at the Tyson plant in Holcomb, Kan., was a serious blow for the entire industry. For those of
Fabricating Your Food
The Ins and Outs of Fake Meat By Gilda Bryant, Contributing Editor Lab-cultured meat products may be coming to a meat counter near you. Also
Tetanus – An Ancient Disease in Modern Times
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Some of the most persistent and brutal diseases on earth seem to be those that have been with us since
Cattle Marketing – Which Way Will Prices Go?
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor There’s not much exciting about marketing cattle these days. On July 15, August live cattle futures prices were within a
U.S. Beef Trade with China Remains Small and Fights for a Foothold
By David F. Crosby, Contributing Editor United States beef exports to China resumed in June 2017 after a 14-year halt. That year, the United States
It Came Fast and It Changed Fast
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Bill and Kathy Rhea had front-row seats to the devastating bomb cyclone that hit the Midwest March 13-15, 2019. Two
Beef Farmers and Ranchers Make Significant Contribution to Societal, Economic Fabric of Kansas
Delicious, Nutritious Food is Just the Start Article from Kansas Beef Council Many products get publicity and special recognition during the year. But in Kansas, if
Kane Has a New Owner
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor South Texas feedyards are hoping problems associated with Kane Beef are coming to an end. The Meatingplace.com reports that the
Gypsy Wagon April/May 2019
By Betty Jo Gigot, Publisher As you can tell from this issue of CALF News, New Orleans was where it was happening for the cattle
New Orleans – Something for Everyone
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor “It’s all about quality and genetics.” You’d think that statement came from an Extension beef specialist or a breed association