International Livestock Congress to discuss future of animal agriculture
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Texas ranchers know firsthand the struggles that come with raising a herd. An opportunity [...]
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02, 2017
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12, 2016
TFB members on Beef Checkoff boards
Three Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members will represent the state’s largest farm and ranch organization and Texas cattlemen and women [...]
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09, 2016
Beef Checkoff to invest millions into beef programs
At its Sept. 13-14 meeting in Denver, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Operating Committee approved its FY17 Plan of Work, [...]
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07, 2016
More summer barbecues this year?
There has been a ripple effect in the markets that could mean more meat on the table and more summer [...]
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03, 2016
Beef returns to American’s dinner tables
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Americans will eat an estimated 54.3 pounds of red meat [...]
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03, 2016
Frazier to lead NCBA
DENVER–The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named Kendal Frazier its new chief executive officer. NCBA President Tracy Brunner made the [...]
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03, 2016
Cattle feeders trimming losses
Drovers Cattle Network reports cattle feeders recorded average losses of $141 per head. It’s a $14 improvement compared to last [...]
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02, 2016
Texas agriculture to face obstacles in 2016
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Record high prices have come and gone, leaving management decisions to maximize profitability for Texas [...]
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01, 2016
Lower input costs expected for livestock, poultry
Lower costs and higher production are on the horizon for the livestock and poultry sectors, according to Dr. Steve Meyer, [...]
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01, 2016
Crop, livestock projections outlined for 2016
Lower crop prices are expected to continue until a production shortage in the U.S. or other major producing region occurs, [...]