Domestic cattle ranchers had only 86.2 million livestock at the start of the year

With beef prices climbing to record highs, many consumers across the country are wondering why a ribeye steak costs nearly $22 per pound.

The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss why larger cattle and heavier carcass weights may be the “new normal” in the beef industry.

As domestic American cattle numbers continue to fall, more and more of the beef in your fridge might have been imported from other countries.

Protein demand is very strong globally across a number of key demographic groups. Beef demand is benefiting as supply constraints spread putting New Zealand in a positive position. But affordability r

Fed slaughter is currently 81.4% of total cattle slaughter, the highest percentage since 2007. Low cow slaughter since 2022 has increased the fed slaughter percentage. The general structure of the beef packing industry has been in place for nearly 35 years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service launched a new mobile app to make access to the Remote Grading Program for Beef (RGP) even easier. “While m

A sixth-generation family near Lake Michigan blends beef production with careful stewardship of land and water.

If protein is the engine in the processing plant, beef-on-dairy is the engine in the barn. For years, the industry viewed beef genetics as a honeymoon phase — a quick way to get a premium for a calf. In 2026, that trend has matured into a cornerstone of the dairy business model.

Beef prices are at an all-time high. While Wisconsin has access to cows inside and on state borders, national issues stave away discounts within the state.