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Cattle Conversations Revolve Around Sustainability in 2020

Published February 11, 2020

For those in the cattle business, 2020 is shaping up to be a better year for those in the cattle business. That's according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall. "The market recovery isn't everything we want, but it…

“Setting the Record Straight” with Beef

Published November 20, 2019

There is a lot going on in Washington D.C. right now as it relates to the cattle industry. Rising to the top for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the issue of fake, or lab processed, meat. "Legislation has been…

A Sustainability Focus at General Mills

Published August 19, 2019

General Mills has outlined new strategies for reducing pesticide use from its agricultural suppliers. The plan will measure progress in pesticide reduction goals, particularly for farmers in its regenerative agriculture initiative. This action follows engagement between General Mills and an…

Bayer Launches Sustainability Initiative

Published June 14, 2019

Bayer plans to reduce its ecological footprint by 30 percent by 2030. Through its new sustainability initiative, Bayer plans to spend nearly $6 billion on weed research. That will include new modes of actions, integrated weed management solutions and digital…

New Survey Highlights Sustainability in U.S. Beef Production

Published March 13, 2019

A new two-part study funded by the beef checkoff and the USDA Agricultural Research Service evaluates the sustainability of the U.S. beef industry. The first part of the study says beef cattle production accounts for 3.3 percent of all U.S.…

Commodity Groups Join Forces on Sustainability Research

Published November 12, 2018

The National Pork Board, United Soybean Board and National Corn Growers Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a sustainability research platform. The research program will include the sharing of research and communicating results with each organization's members. Continuous…

A Sustainable Cattle Industry

Published May 15, 2018

The beef checkoff has released a new report highlighting the cattle industry’s commitment to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement. The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review found the well-being of cattle is the top priority for 95 percent of producers.…

Articles tagged under: sustainability

Cattle Conversations Revolve Around Sustainability in 2020

“Setting the Record Straight” with Beef

A Sustainability Focus at General Mills

Bayer Launches Sustainability Initiative

New Survey Highlights Sustainability in U.S. Beef Production

Commodity Groups Join Forces on Sustainability Research

A Sustainable Cattle Industry

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