At a time when the agriculture industry is under unprecedented pressure to prove its sustainability bona fides, the livestock genetic sector is in prime position to be among the biggest drivers in providing more sustainable food sources for consumers.

The total number of all cattle and calves on Jan. 1, 2023, was estimated at 89.3 million head, about 2.8 million fewer than the previous year. This marks the fourth year of contraction for aggregate beef and dairy cattle inventories, in the ninth year of the current cattle cycle – the cyclical expansion and contraction of the national cattle herd over time.

A recent study from the University of Idaho shows a strong correlation between beef consumption during the first year of life and improved cognitive function among 3- to 5-year-old children.

The USDA announced on Feb. 13 new investments and strategies to help farmers and ranchers conserve water, address climate change and build drought resilience in the West, supported in part by funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.

What do your middle school geography class and your ability to plan for more forage and herd expansion have in common? You might say it begins with a familiarity of the Pacific Ocean.

The latest USDA Cattle Inventory report, released on Jan. 31, confirmed another year of contraction in the beef cattle industry.