by Sam Tenpenny | Oct 9, 2026 | Articles, Daily Headlines, News
Reviewing cow-calf share and cash lease agreements Cattle prices over the last year across all classes of cattle have been volatile. These changes in market values, as well as escalating input prices, are impacting beef cow share and cash lease agreements in...
by Sam Tenpenny | Oct 2, 2026 | Articles, Daily Headlines, News
Heavier carcasses unlock value for Country Natural Beef ranchers Country Natural Beef’s cattle became less feed efficient as the cooperative extended days on feed, but they also produced more beef and returned nearly $400 more per head to member ranches. Tylor Braden,...
by Sam Tenpenny | Sep 25, 2026 | Articles, Daily Headlines, News
AI research focuses on optimizing herd growth Expanding a cattle herd can be costly, particularly when developing replacement heifers. A research project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center Research Feedlot is...
by Sam Tenpenny | Sep 18, 2026 | Articles, Daily Headlines, News
The next breakthrough in beef genetics depends largely on research funding BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. beef industry has spent decades improving genetics, efficiency and productivity through research, but future breakthroughs could be harder to achieve unless public...
by Sam Tenpenny | Sep 4, 2026 | Articles, Daily Headlines, News
Information to opportunity The journey to produce high-quality beef presents market volatility and management challenges. But today, there are data, technology, tools and partners to identify the best value and how to attain it. At the 2026 Feeding Quality Forum, each...
by Sam Tenpenny | Aug 31, 2026 | Articles, Daily Headlines, News
Secretary Rollins announces Ranchers First Initiative to rebuild the US beef herd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently announced the Ranchers First Initiative, a sweeping package of actions to continue rebuilding the Great American Beef Herd and...
