by Lilly Platts, photos by the Grant Company
Missouri’s contribution to the beef industry and Simmental breed is immense and was the focus of a day-long showcase hosted by the Missouri Simmental Association at Fall Focus 2025.
by Greg Burden, South Central Region
by Lilly Platts
The industry’s push for larger carcass weights continues to put pressure on commercial producers who must also maintain a productive, profitable cow herd. Dr. Jamie Courter, Assistant Professor and State Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri, explored this dichotomy during Fall Focus 2025.
by Lilly Platts
Developing heifers is one of the biggest investments in the beef business, and ensuring that heifers are set up for a successful breeding season is essential.
by Larry H. Maxey, founder and superintendent, NAILE Fullblood
by Lilly Platts
Cow size is a constant topic of conversation in the beef industry, and the ideal weight varies by environment and program.
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8 Gibbs Farms’ 20th Annual Bull & Replacement Female Sale — Ranburne, AL
8 MSA Fall Harvest Sale — Springfield, MO
by Callie Cooley, ASA Publication Business Manager
Sire Source has been a trusted reference for cattle producers since its initial release over 15 years ago. Since then, it has expanded in size and evolved with the times.
The Links Between Cow-Calf, Stocker, and Feedlot Segments of the Beef Industry
by Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension
The beef industry is often described in segments — calves start on the ranch, many go through a stocker or backgrounding phase, and then enter the feedlot.
Cargill Unveils New “State of Steak” Report, Revealing what Diners Really
Want from Steak in Foodservice
Cargill recently released its first-ever “State of Steak — Foodservice Edition” report, a comprehensive look at how consumer expectations for steak are evolving across the foodservice landscape.
Cargill Deploys AI-Powered Robot Dog ‘Spot’ at Amsterdam Facility to Enhance Safety, Reliability, and Workplace Innovation
Cargill has introduced Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot, Spot, at its Amsterdam Multi-seed crush and refinery plant to support daily inspections, identify hazards in real time, and enhance operational reliability.
FDA Approves Dectomax-CA1 for Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm
In late September, the US Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World Screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for 21 days.