Kansas Livestock Association

Gov. Sam Brownback has proclaimed May as Beef Month across the state. In doing so, he recognized the significant economic contribution cattlemen and women make to the Kansas economy, including the more than $7 billion in cash receipts generated by cattle each year. The official document also points out Kansas ranchers "provide high-quality animal care in producing safe, nutritious and wholesome beef for consumers around the world."

Sue King 

Krissy Young 

WASHINGTON - With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America. USDA has already received more than 2 million completed Census forms.

Sue Schulte

U.S. Sees 45-Percent Increase in Sales after Country Allows Older Beef. The U.S. beef industry, with major help from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), has seen the benefits of increased beef exports to Japan, following the Asian country's change in trade restrictions this year.