Coleman Angus

Coleman Angus. By Heather Smith Thomas. The Angus cow has been a staple in the livestock industry for many years.  Traditionally, this has always been a maternal breed. At Coleman Angus, the momma cow continues to be the staple. “Our breeding program revolves around producing the best maternal...

An Overview and Comparison of Modern Beef Breeds

An Overview and Comparison of Modern Beef Breeds.  By Jaclyn Krymowski."There is as much variation within a breed as between breeds.”You may have heard that line before, and while it may contain a nugget of truth it can’t entirely be taken at face value. In the landscape of today’s industry...

Protect Your Profits with Wagyu

Protect Your Profits with Wagyu. By Jenny TweedyThe Conditions are Stacked.The midyear report published by the USDA showing the results of consecutive years of drought conditions across the Western United States coupled with a 14% increase in slaughtered beef contributed to the continued decline in the US beef...

Risk Mitigation in the Cattle Industry

Risk Mitigation in the Cattle Industry. By Maura Keller. Predicting the future is like forecasting the weather. You think you know what’s going to happen – then it doesn’t. Within the cattle, ranching and agricultural industries, challenges such as weather-related issues can make or break a...

Partners in Progress

Partners in Progress. By Maura Keller. When two companies recognize their own strong successes in an industry, and share a common goal, it makes sense for them to collaborate to get the job done. That’s exactly what NextGen Cattle Company and ABS have done – joined forces to provide a unique line...

Born in the USA: how cattle Ranchers can prove the origin of American beef

Born in the USA: How Cattle Ranchers can prove the Origin of American Beef. Article and photos provided by Oritain.The proposed ‘Product of USA’ legislation will be a huge win for American cattle ranchers and producers, opponents suggest it may cost the industry millions of dollars. Could cutting-edge...

Handing on the Ranch: Tips for Succession Planning

Handing on the Ranch: Tips for Succession Planning. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Transitioning the family ranch from one generation to the next isn’t the same old song and dance that it used to be.Full of complicated finances, legalities, costly assets, depreciation, multiple generations being involved and...

Career Options in the Modern Beef Industry

Career Options in the Modern Beef Industry. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Like every niche industry, the beef industry is changing. With the changes come new career opportunities as well. Traditional jobs working directly on the farm and ranch are no longer the sole choice for those interested in beef industry...