Issues That Matter
DHS grant funds food defense work
A group of Kansas State University food scientists will continue their work in educating current and future leaders in homeland security and food defense, thanks to renewed funding from the Department of Homeland Security.
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Animal-welfare audits
When it comes to auditing animal welfare, Temple Grandin says any system designed to get the job done has to be simple and measurable.
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Group files RICO suit against HSUS
In a landmark RICO lawsuit certain to have far-reaching implications for the animal-rights movement, Feld Entertainment and the Ringling Brothers Circus sued the Humane Society of the United States, its lawyers and several other animal-rights groups last month.
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Meat production may double by 2050
The world’s meat production is expected to double by 2050, according to a United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization report.
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USDA changes course on NAIS
The National Animal Identification System appears dead, as USDA announces a scaled-down framework for animal disease traceability.
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Making the most of your crossbreeding system
Fewer open cows. Lower death loss. More growth, more milk and more efficiency. In these challenging economic times, the benefits of crossbreeding are more important than ever.
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Beef Cattle Welfare Symposium
Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute will host the 2010 International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare May 19–21 on the campus in Manhattan, Kan.
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Coming soon: 50K HD DNA testing
Bovine genomics technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace.
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NCBA task force recommends structural changes
Members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are considering a structure change that would allow the organization to quickly and efficiently address industry challenges without sacrificing grassroots input.
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How mob grazing impacts your soil
Drovers’ December issue included a short profile of Missouri rancher Doug Peterson who was named a runner-up in our annual Profit Tips contest.
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Feeding conditions favor quality
In a research review, Larry Corah and Mark McCully of Certified Angus Beef LCC point to several factors that have caused beef quality grade to rebound 7.5 percentage points in just two years, following a 30-year decline.
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- Burger King continues to invade delivery territory
- Corn futures relapse in wake of Wednesday's rally
- Commentary: Kiwi controversy
- Cattle Markets: Cattle prices up with seasonal rates
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
- Some South Dakota livestock auctions entering the digital world
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
