The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) wrapped up its Spring Conference Friday with a closing general session focused on red meat industry efforts to build demand in international markets for beef and pork cuts that have limited domestic use. USMEF Director of Trade Analysis Jessica Spreitzer moderated a panel of…
This beef recipe is one I picked up when in graduate school conducting BBQ Bootcamps at South Dakota State University. While we always paired it with typical sides you have with a BBQ, my wife and I have always used it as the protein in more of an Asian-style dish…
The American Lamb Board (ALB) collaborates with key organizations to provide lamb producers with current market information for lamb producers. The American Sheep Industry Association’s monthly report, a product of this collaboration, highlights lamb supply, trends, pricing and more. Additionally, ALB's partnership with Midan Marketing, a meat marketing agency, has…
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: 6th Annual…
Weather has been a market conversation, not only in the states but globally this past week. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Sue Martin with Ag & Investment and Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures on how that has brought replant talk and even the…
*Weather issues*Markets moving forward*Cattle trade
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on May 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent below May 1, 2023. Placements in feedlots during April totaled 1.66 million head, 6 percent…
An Ainsworth, Nebraska teen was a part of rodeo history last week at Kid Rock’s Rock N Roll Rodeo in Arlington, Texas. Kid Rock and the PBR teamed up to produce the world’s first ever “team” rodeo at AT&T Stadium on March 17. Six teams battled in head to…
Emphasizing the quality and consistency of U.S. red meat is the key to expanding the international customer base, according to the impressive lineup of opening day speakers on Wednesday at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference in Kansas City. USMEF members from throughout the nation also learned about additional resources…
A love for trees and demand knocking on their front door was the start of Luthy’s Tree Farm near Aurora, NE. Greg Luthy explained the importance of bringing trees to the Midwest and what varieties he provides for his customers in the latest episode of Fridays in the Field.…
