Tag: Industry Issues
THE STATE OF NEW YORK SUES JBS USA- And we have another new word to learn.
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Greenwashing. What is that? It’s at the center of the lawsuit that Letitia James, New York Attorney General, has filed
Update: HPAI in Dairy Cattle- Likely spread by wild birds, producers are cautioned to watch for HPAI in Cattle.
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor It began as a mystery disease in dairy cattle and has become, as of this writing, an emerging animal health
USDA Advances Market Inclusivity RuleNew Ruling is One of a Series
By Burt Rutherford, Contributing Editor For most beef producers, the old joke that, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help,” still brings a
Taking Time for a ‘Boot Check’
By Kristin Mackey Contributing Editor It was a beautiful day in the mountains of Colorado as I headed from Denver to a Colorado Springs
Herd Expansion? Not Yet – La Niña Headwinds and Tight Cattle Supplies Will Keep Prices High
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor Mention El Niño to a group of beef producers and you’ll get a cheer. Mention La Niña and you’re apt
Observations of an NCBA Past President
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Todd Wilkinson can breathe a sigh of relief. After a busy year as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, he
Hard Times for Cattle Industry in Western Canada
By Will Verboven Contributing Editor It’s been building for about two years in much of western Canada, a sort of trifecta of bad events that
Did You Get the Memo?
By Blaine Davis Contributing Editor I have spent several days recently in various medical waiting rooms in the pursuit of tests and examinations for both
Higher Cattle Prices, Nutrition Research, Checkoff Success Highlight TCFA Convention
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Todd Wilkinson hasn’t minced many words in his term as this year’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president. Thus, it
I’ll Be Here All Week
By Blaine Davis Contributing Editor Coming off of a 10-day sabbatical from my architectural and agribusiness duties to be a grandpa to 9- and 12-year-old