Tag: BEEF
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
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
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
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
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,
FROM CANOES TO SEMIS- A Brief History of Livestock Transportation
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Railroad transit of livestock endured until the end of World War II. It faded away with the improvement of roads
Luckenbooths Edinburgh, Scottland
By Lance Geiger, Contributing Editor Haggis, a “pudding” made of sheep offal mixed with oats and onions, is seen by many to be the national
RAMP Up the Benefits of Starter Rations
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor Feedyards seek rumen-pleasing rations designed to boost animal health and generate more efficient gains. When it comes to getting calves
USDA Feeder Cattle Grades Explained-Here’s What USDA Market News Reporters Do at the Sale Barn
By Burt Rutherford, Contributing Editor “They called ‘em whaat?” That’s an exclamation likely uttered throughout the history of the cattle business by sellers and buyers
The Art of Grilling Pizza
By James Coope Contributing Editor People have been cooking with fire for hundreds of thousands of years. Early cooking involved the use of fire