http://farmprogress.com/blogsRss.aspx?b=36The latest headlines and articles.(c) 2013, iNet Solutions Group. All rights reserved.5From meat inspectors to inventory data, beef producers will feel the impact of the budget sequestration... eventually.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-sequestration-usda-beef-biz-6862Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTUSDA data shows hay stocks lower than they've been since 1964. For producers struggling with high feed and grain costs, this is more bad news.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-drought-withered-hay-supplies-are-major-issue-5125Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMTCiting a shrinking cattle supply, Cargill announced a multi-state drought in the Southwest forced the company to shut down a Texas beef plant.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-drought-forces-cargill-beef-plant-closure-4969Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTThe Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Tradeshow kicks off in three weeks in Tampa. The lineup looks more than worth the time and trip.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-three-weeks-until-cattle-industry-annual-convention-4949Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTExport data reveals that beef sales abroad dipped slightly in November, but the total value of beef exports still exceeds 2011's record levels.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-beef-exports-dip-slightly-november-4942Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTA scandal involving paid witnesses alleging animal abuses at the "Greatest Show On Earth" led ASPCA to settle with Ringling Bros. for $9.3 million. http://farmprogress.com/blogs-aspca-settles-ringling-bros-suit-93-million-4933Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTJBS will acquire XL Foods plants in Alberta; Steve Hunt is stepping down at U.S. Premium Beef; and, Cornell receives a grant to study Johne's Disease.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-beef-briefs-jbs-buys-steve-hunt-johnes-disease-4927Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTUSDA's final Animal Disease Traceability Rule has been heralded by industry as flexible without undue producer burden.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-usda-publishes-final-traceability-rule-4091Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTThe prospect for a port worker strike could have some serious negative consequences for U.S. meat exports in the coming weeks.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-beef-exports-container-cliff-4083Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTPublic opinion explains, in part, why politicians are increasingly likely to push the country over the fiscal cliff next week.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-perception-reality-fiscal-cliff-3985Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTFalling off the 'fiscal cliff' may lead to a recession, but gives Democrats and Republicans each something they want in the long run.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-prepare-fiscal-cliff-3914Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTElection 2012 may or may not be over on Nov. 6. Who wins the White House will likely all come down to Ohio.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-election-day-yet-3773Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney increased his lead with rural voters... But, he'll need all those votes and more to win in November.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-romney-surging-ahead-rural-areas-3721Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTConsumer spending on beef has fallen dramatically on a per capita basis over the past 40 years. Could high prices lead to further demand erosion?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-examining-beef-demand-3632Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:39:00 GMTThe latest animal rights video poses significant questions about the dairy industry's commitment to beef quality assurance and animal welfare.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-beef-plant-undercover-video-tied-dairy-cow-management-3535Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:52:00 GMTAugust's World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates indicate livestock feeders are likely to see even higher feed costs as the drought persists.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-crop-report-points-further-drought-related-rationing-3506Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMTWhen an inner-office newsletter invited USDA employees to join the Meatless Monday craze, social media went crazy... Vast vegan conspiracy? Not quite.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-usda-pulls-meatless-monday-blurb-everyone-claims-credit-3460Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:42:00 GMTA new report suggests demand for lean, finely-textured beef could recover, because trim is "too valuable to be lost."http://farmprogress.com/blogs-lftb-make-comeback-3434Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:01:00 GMTIt's hot and dry; corn is expensive and beef demand is soft. Here's a look at what the market forecast holds for beef producers in the coming months.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-dog-days-summer-outlook-3393Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe number of veterinarians focused on food animal production is slipping, and a mountain of debt is undermining the value of a vet school degree.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-veterinary-medicine-losing-presence-food-animal-sector-3318Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:42:00 GMTQuality assurance training is important, but are we keeping it relevant for rural youth learning livestock management through 4-H and FFA?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-are-keeping-quality-assurance-relevant-3251Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 GMTSixty-three percent of the word agriculture is "culture." Understanding how consumers think about food is every bit as important as its production.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-agriculture-more-producing-food-3228Fri, 04 May 2012 10:51:00 GMTDespite rumors of a potential disruption to the South Korea market, cattle futures rebounded overnight following Tuesday's BSE-related selloff.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-markets-rebound-bse-despite-south-korea-rumors-3202Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMTWhile packer margins have improved recently, they remain historically tight. Meanwhile, the mix of cattle going to slaughter continues to shift.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-cattle-slaughter-mix-shifts-markets-test-margins-3112Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMTCertified Angus Beef works with the Ohio State to educate consumers by educating key influencers: food retailers and restaurant professionals.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-educating-retailers-key-educating-consumers-farm-3095Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMTReal problem with "factory farm" label is it’s "one more animal than you think I should own"http://farmprogress.com/blogs-factory-farm-label-aimed-alfalfa-beef-next-3030Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTWe know all about animal nutrition and too little about feeding ourselves.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-apply-animal-nutrition-zeal-diets-3019Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:15:00 GMTSelect Sires’ Luke Bowman says high prices are changing attitudes on farms.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-seedstock-friend-tells-tales-farm-travels-2983Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:12:00 GMTAllowing involvement of government, HSUS a bad precedenthttp://farmprogress.com/blogs-ncba-president-cracks-egg-agreement-hsus-2967Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMTAdvice to eat much carbs, not enough protein remains the problem.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-bad-nutritional-advice-still-societys-gold-standard-2948Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMTMcDonald’s ads defend modern farm and corporate bottom line.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-hoorah-mcdonalds-videos-profit-2917Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:15:00 GMTTell consumers: Nix HSUS, put money where it truly helps neglected petshttp://farmprogress.com/blogs-unlike-hsus-humane-society-really-helps-puppies-kittens-2883Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMTAg Secretary misleads public by covering for Department of Labor http://farmprogress.com/blogs-vilsack-whitewashes-farm-youth-labor-regs-2870Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:13:00 GMTPennsylvania farm girl boosts farmer-to-farmer web traffic with hay and forage discussions.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-discussing-forage-hay-production-takes-root-web-2838Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:10:00 GMTOur society needs to relearn: with great freedom comes great responsibilityhttp://farmprogress.com/blogs-reader-asks-if-food-is-the-new-tobacco-2751Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMTWe need to build more bridges to health and food experts to overcome their personal biases. http://farmprogress.com/blogs-experts-still-biased-about-beef-2710Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:16:00 GMTPresident Stika says troubled economy could portend problems for premium beef demand. Producers must keep quality up.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-certified-angus-beef-still-setting-records-2678Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:10:00 GMTWe need to build individual relationships, not “educate” our consumers.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-bridge-the-consumer-gap-2669Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:21:00 GMTWe produce more than enough food for all American people; plus our exports.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-whom-are-we-feeding-2623Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:17:00 GMTThoughts on the value of technology in the beef industry and increasing usage.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-i-chat-with-ncbas-tom-field-2604Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:51:00 GMTFarm Progress Show and pushing ourselves to be something more occupies me this week.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-dont-let-your-mind-stick-in-a-rut-2587Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:09:00 GMTAs Ben Franklin once said, we must all hang together or assuredly we shall all hang separately.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-stop-bickering-start-healing-2516Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:59:00 GMTYou say harvest, I say slaughter. You say producer, I say farmer.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-words-have-meanings-and-consequences-2481Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:15:00 GMTSome folks want their Checkoff dollars spent wisely, efficiently and honestly.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-whats-the-beef-with-the-checkoff-2444Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:08:00 GMTHigh prices may be "curing" high prices in classic market response.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-is-demand-the-real-market-story-of-2011-2421Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:43:00 GMT"Hippie" farmer in Pennsylvania understands real farming and different methods.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-looks-like-a-farm-smells-like-a-farm-2394Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMTBillionaire commitment to kill what he eats sets media world awhirl.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-if-you-eat-it-you-kill-it-2374Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:15:00 GMTI am, first and foremost, a cowman. Well, that's not exactly true. I am first and foremost, a farm writer and broadcaster who wishes he were a cowman.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-on-agvocacy-in-the-beef-industry-2346Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:30:00 GMT