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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
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
Gypsy Wagon December 2024 January 2025
By Betty Jo Gigot Publisher Well, the two feet of heavy, wet Colorado snow is gone from my balcony, and Martin Truex has run his
Keeping Them Fed
Keeping Them Fed By Chris McClure Contributing Editor The heater doesn’t work but the tires are good And there’s a bit of a bend there
Consumer Demand Remains Robust Despite High Retail Beef Prices
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor It’s the talk at the dinner table. Meat and other foods cost too much. Inflation, a poor economy and other
ANTHRAX The Spores That Never Die
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Anthrax has raised its ugly head once again, this time in Wyoming where several herds in Carbon County have been
Feeding Ruminants or Making Energy
By David MacKenzie Contributing Editor One of the highest priorities any government must have is to feed its nation. Food security undoubt-edly came back to
Mastro’s Ocean Club Scottsdale, Ariz.
By Kristin Mackey Contributing Editor During my travels, I have dined at some top-rated restaurants across the country. When given the choice of great meals,