Economy Aug 19 The climate and market factors driving beef prices to record highs By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
World Apr 14 Watch 7:45 Farmers turn to seaweed in attempt to reduce methane emissions from livestock As the world races to curb climate change, scientists are taking aim at cows, a surprisingly potent source of greenhouse gases. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien traveled from California to Mexico and Australia to explore a bold idea that could make… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Economy Jun 17 Heat stress blamed for thousands of cattle deaths in Kansas The final toll remains unclear, but as of Thursday at least 2,000 heat-related deaths had been reported to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the state agency that assists in disposing of carcasses. By Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press
Science Apr 26 Want healthier farm animals? Look to the mutants Rancher Shelby Hendershot collects photos and specimens of deformed livestock to expose what causes these often disregarded mutations. By Kristin Hugo
Nation Dec 01 Watch Is a home on the range the best way to reduce beef’s carbon footprint? When it comes to global greenhouse gas emissions, livestock are one of the worst offenders. The cattle industry is trying to get a grip on how to reduce its carbon footprint, and some believe that getting animals away from feedlots… By PBS News Hour
Jan 02 Meat industry bristles at suggestion of sustainable dietary guidelines By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A panel that advises the Agriculture Department is ready to recommend that you be told not only what foods are better for your own health, but for the environment as well. That means that when the latest version of the… Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch Land dispute between rancher and government inspires ideological standoff with armed protesters By PBS News Hour In Nevada, armed militia members and states' rights protesters showed up at the site of a dispute between the Bureau of Land Management and a cattle farmer who has refused to pay fees for grazing his animals on public lands… Continue watching
Apr 13 ‘Escalating tensions’ led Feds to release cattle in Nevada By Associated Press Federal land managers say "escalating tensions" led them to release all 400 or so head of cattle rounded up on public land in southern Nevada from a rancher who has refused to recognize their authority. Continue reading
Apr 10 Taking the burp out of the bovine By Willis Raburu What does the “cow of the future” look like? Or rather smell like? If all goes according to a new plan set out by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, cows will be a lot more couth and emit a… Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch NewsHour Connect: Heat Wave Has Midwest Agriculture Melting, Food Prices Rising NewsHour Connect: Heat Wave Has Midwest Agriculture Melting, Food Prices Rising… Continue watching