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Dairy farms in Idaho have long sent bull calves into the beef supply. Now those calves carry beef genetics, and feedlots say the difference in quality shows up at the end.

After six years of declines, the U.S. cattle herd just ticked upward — and the reasons behind it say a lot about where the beef industry might be headed.

May's USDA Cattle On Feed report shows total inventory was up 2% from May 2025. However that uptick was fueled, in part, by April’s 6% year-over-year jump.

As summer sizzles to life, meat sales are booming despite rising prices. The numbers might just surprise you as we head into grilling season.

The Trump administration has hit pause on beef tariff reductions after ranchers raised alarms over rising imports affecting local producers. Domestic beef production now takes center stage as prices soar.

It's a tale of two industries—while ranchers are cashing in, packers are feeling the pinch. Let’s unpack this complex situation that impacts all of us.

High prices are making things tough for packers, and that's shaping the cattle market in unexpected ways.

With cattle numbers dipping, it’s a reminder of how closely tied the Northwest community is to the rhythms of agriculture.

Beef prices are projected to continue increasing in 2026 as U.S. beef production continues to decline, with no obvious signs of a rebuilding cattle herd.

More voices are coming out against the idea of purchasing beef from Argentina.