Tag: beef
The ‘beans, beef and Boeing’ show sputters back to reality
Despite announcements of massive ag and aviation deals with China, commodity markets and Boeing stock immediately tumbled. A new study reveals the devastating $14.9 billion reality of recent tariff fights, showing why global markets no longer take Washington's big talk at face value.
Guebert: There’s nothing we won’t do for cheap food
The 2026 House Farm Bill shifts billions from food assistance to subsidies. Alan Guebert examines the disconnect between D.C. policy and agricultural reality, from the DOJ’s probe into Big Four meatpackers to the surge of Brazilian beef imports despite corruption concerns.
Three generations of Ohio family find success with Simmentals
The Ruffing family of Seneca County has turned a modest 4-H start into a premier three-generation Simmental operation. By focusing on elite genetics and family collaboration, they have built a lasting legacy within the Ohio beef industry. Discover how their dedication to the breed continues to pay off at the Ohio Beef Expo, which runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.
Registration open for Ohio Cattlemen’s Association meeting, Jan. 24
This year, the association will offer a new format for the meeting, which will provide more opportunities for producer education. Youth education will also be offered at the summit, including the Fed Cattle Carcasses Contest grading seminar and the beef cut identification contest
Caring for cows in a strong market
Strong beef prices are reshaping dairy strategy. Good calf care, timely culling and welfare-focused decisions help dairies capture value.
Trump floats buying Argentinian beef to cut prices for Americans
President Donald Trump suggested importing more Argentinian beef to lower U.S. prices on Oct. 19, but farm groups warn it could hurt American producers.
PA Beef to PA Schools program at a standstill as it...
The PA Beef to PA Schools program provides local beef to schools but is in jeopardy due to no funding in the 2025-26 proposed Pennsylvania state budget.
Western Pa. farms receive century farm honors for longevity
Three western Pennsylvania families were recognized with Century Farm designations at Penn State Ag Progress Days on Aug. 14, 2025.
Ohio rancher uses cattle IQ tests to improve Texas Longhorn herds
Darol Dickinson, of Dickinson Cattle Company, shares the keys to his successful Texas Longhorn business based in southeastern Ohio.
Columbiana County Mainetainer bull wins grand champion in six states
W/G Boardwalk Empire won grand champion titles at the National Western Stock Show as a calf and state fair titles in Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, Kansas, Arkansas and Illinois in 2024. See him at the 2025 Ohio Beef Expo.
