Beef
Impact of selection pressure applied to marbling
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the percentage of fed cattle in…
Apr 17, 2026 · By Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist
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Avoid grass tetany this spring
Fresh spring growth is a welcome sight for producers looking for animal forage.
Apr 17, 2026 · By Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension educator
Beef
Global beef production and exports
The latest USDA report “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade” shows global beef…
Apr 17, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
Health/Nutrition
Balancing cow size, carcass weights and total system efficiency
The beef industry is currently experiencing a tug-of-war between biological efficiency and market signals…
Apr 17, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
Health/Nutrition
USDA updates New World screwworm playbook
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service updated its New World Screwworm Response Playbook, a guide…
Apr 10, 2026 · By WLJ
Beef
The basics of cattle imports and exports in Mexico
Prior to the border closing in November 2024, U.S. imports of Mexican cattle had…
Apr 10, 2026 · By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist