U.S. beef production during the 12 months through May was up 6.9 percent compared with the year-ago level.

Average U.S. beef production in the 12 months through May was up 0.9 percent compared with last year and up for the ninth consecutive month.

The word “passion” is overused. Passion is more than a romantic lifestyle or down-home values.

If you don’t believe the global factors affecting the U.S. cattle market are numerous and complicated, you probably haven’t heard Dan Basse, president of Ag Resource Company, give an economic outlook.

Following years of tightening beef supply — and subsequent record beef prices — America’s beef farmers and ranchers are expanding their herds.

Annual beef production is at an 18-year low, down 5.1% from one year ago.