How Many Days of Grazing Are You Actually Standing On?
Our partners at American Cattlemen ran a piece this summer that’s worth every TWA member’s time, whether you’re running fullbloods or commercial cows. It centers on Hugh Aljoe, director of ranches, outreach and partnerships at Noble Research Institute, and a concept he’s spent nearly 30 years refining: Reserve Herd Days. The question behind it is […]
TWA Stands Behind the National Junior Wagyu Association
Every cattle breed in this country is exactly one generation from having to start over. That’s not doom talk — it’s just arithmetic. Somebody has to want the job after we’re done with it. That’s why TWA put its support behind the National Junior Wagyu Association this year, and why we’ll keep doing it. At […]
The Big Texas Sale on American Cattlemen’s Genetics & The Gavel
Recently, Joe Pettit of Stud Wagyu Auction and Kentucky Stud Wagyu joined Gale McKinney of American Cattlemen Media to discuss the upcoming Big Texas Sale at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. The conversation highlights what makes this event one of the premier Wagyu genetics sales in North America — featuring elite females, influential AI […]
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian Longhorned Tick (ALT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, is an invasive tick species first identified in the United States in 2017. Since then, it has spread rapidly across much of the eastern U.S. and continues to expand its range. While not new to other parts of the world, ALT presents unique challenges for U.S. cattle producers […]
Certified Authentic Wagyu
Why the new USDA-backed label matters for ranchers, retailers and consumers in the American Wagyu space. The premium beef world is about to get a lot clearer. The American Wagyu Association (AWA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Process Verified Program (PVP), has introduced the “Authentic Wagyu®” (sometimes styled Certified Authentic […]
Sid Miller Outlines Plan to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced a five-point plan aimed at rebuilding the American cattle herd, stabilizing beef supplies, and lowering grocery store prices for consumers. Miller commended the USDA’s recent plan under President Trump and Secretary Brooke Rollins but outlined additional steps he believes are vital for supporting U.S. cattle producers. His proposal […]