Wyatt Bechtel

Wyatt Bechtel is associate editor for Beef Today and Dairy Today.

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PETA is under fire for their reaction on social media to a Google Doodle that was made to honor the late Steve Irwin, also known as “The Crocodile Hunter.”
More than 960 groups representing the U.S. food and agriculture value chain at the national, state and local are urging Congress to quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The Farmer Fair Practices Rules from GIPSA are being put on hold for 60 days so the new administration can review the rules along with several other regulations.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture rule update occurring at midnight is being vilified for adding more regulatory costs and praised for protecting farmer rights.
Bacon may have finally met an equal competitor in Schmacon.
Changes are being made to the livestock futures markets in an effort to limit volatile conditions and there is hope it will lead to enhanced markets.
This past year won’t be remembered for record-high prices, but 2015 certainly taught beef producers a few lessons.
Don’t be afraid to talk with consumers about the tough questions they have about raising livestock for meat.
A 300-lb. NFL lineman thinks his diet change has helped him prolong his career. He’s also turned into an animal rights activist.
Canada seeks $3 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports, while Mexico targets $653 million in trade.