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09/01/2026

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08/28/2026

A record crowd, important conversations and a well-deserved honor for a Colorado livestock leader. 👏🐂

More than 220 producers, agribusiness partners, policymakers and industry leaders gathered in Black Hawk for the Colorado Livestock Association Annual Meeting—making this year’s event one for the record books.

From candid discussions about the future of Colorado agriculture to the presentation of the prestigious Top Choice Award to longtime CLA CEO Bill Hammerich, the meeting celebrated both the people shaping the industry today and the work still ahead.

Read the full event recap on page 24 of our Aug/Sep '26 edition

08/26/2026

One magazine cover. One unforgettable reaction. Nearly 1 million views. 🐂

When Mary-Katherine Beaty surprised her father, Doug, with a photo of their cattle on the cover of Gulf Coast Cattleman, she captured more than a lifelong dream coming true. She captured decades of hard work, family legacy and pride in raising quality cattle.

After the video reached TikTok’s “For You” page, viewers far beyond agriculture connected with the heartfelt moment—and discovered an authentic glimpse of ranching life along the way.

Read “From the Pasture to the ‘For You’ Page” on page 17 of the Aug/Sep '26 edition

08/17/2026

Building grilling confidence—and meaningful connections—one steak at a time.

This summer, the Illinois Beef Association partnered with the Indiana and Missouri Beef Councils to host two Girls Who Grill events. Women from a variety of backgrounds gathered to learn about beef cuts, charcoal grilling, food pairings and nutrition while connecting directly with beef producers and industry experts.

From a festive fajita cookout in Indiana to wine and steak pairings in Missouri, attendees gained practical skills they can share with their families, communities and social media audiences—all while seeing Beef Checkoff dollars at work.

Read the full article on page 37 of the Aug/Sep '26 edition to discover how Girls Who Grill is bringing women together, strengthening their confidence behind the grill and expanding beef’s positive message.

08/14/2026

Where can you find truly exceptional beef? Sometimes, the answer is thousands of miles from home.

A trip through Rome and Tuscany revealed just how deeply Italians respect the flavor, versatility and tradition of beef. From classic beef ragù and Rome’s unforgettable “Thousand Leaves of Beef” to tender Chianina tartare, veal ravioli and a massive Tuscan tomahawk steak, each dish offered a memorable taste of Italy’s culinary culture.

In “Where’s the Really Exceptional Beef? When in Rome …,” Brad Geiger takes readers inside historic restaurants, a Michelin-starred cooking class and several remarkable meals that prove an appreciation for great beef is truly international.

Read the full article and experience the journey—one exceptional dish at a time on page 36 of the Aug/Sep 26 edition.

08/12/2026

“Where real-world ranching meets the next generation.”

HP Spur’s recent open house welcomed more than 120 attendees to the Kansas Flint Hills for a firsthand look at its new learning and research facility. Industry experts explored everything from beef quality, cattle performance and emerging technology to grazing management, conservation and preserving the region’s unique tallgrass prairie.

Through it all, one message remained clear: We are selling beef—and the future of the industry depends on producing a consistent, valuable product while caring for the animals and land that make it possible.

Read the full article on page 6 of the Aug/Sep 26 edition to learn how HP Spur is bringing some of agriculture’s best minds together to test ideas, share knowledge and prepare the next generation for success.

08/07/2026

Sometimes the simplest words say it best. 🌱

This poem, "Spring Grass," is a reminder of those rare seasons when the rain comes, the grass grows, the cattle thrive and—for a little while—the world feels just right.

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