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Focuses on the feedlot finishing of beef in the U.S. Production efficiency issues; Overview of meat consumption in the country; Solutions to the nutritional requirements of beef cattle; Problems with the tradition of force-feeding cattle.

The article offers information on reasons responsible for the fall in cattle raising in the U.S. It mentions that smaller feedlots, advance technology, and scientific management have adversely effected the number of cowboys and their cattle trade. It informs that there are around nine million cattle are on feed in country's feedlots. It reveals that highly mechanized feedlots are replacing small operations to lower the high costs of transportation and assuring the economics of volume buying.

This article presents information about books and literature. The book "Osgood's Pocket Guide to Europe" is provided with interleaved maps, a short vocabulary of familiar words and expressions, etc., while the arrangement is rather by countries than by routes, or, in other words, rather for those who linger than for those who hurry through. A long article in the May 1882 issue of the journal "Agricultural Review," from the pen of J.B. Grinnell, of Grinnell, Iowa, on "The Cattle Industries of the United States," shows the writer to be an enthusiast on the subject of stock-raising, and fitted by practical experience to speak authoritatively upon it.

The national planning association, which is engaged in a comprehensive study of "the causes of industrial peace," has reported on one of the cases it has examined, that of the West Coast paper industry where there has been no stoppage of production for fourteen years. The unions and the management have settled their own disputes without outside intervention. The unions have been secure in their status, not fearful of attacks by management. It may be good politics, just before an election, to bring an anti-trust suit against the big-four packers at a time when meat prices are high, but they may be sure that the action is not the result of a sudden inspiration. Such cases are carefully prepared by months or years of research on the part of government lawyers and economists.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Lean times for cattleman" in the March 17, 1975 issue, "An economic activist moves closer to power" in the April 7, 1975 issue, and "The damage REITs have done to bank lending" in the March 31, 1975 issue.

Focuses on the challenges that will confront U.S. President-elect Richard Nixon during his presidency as of November 1968. Factors that led Nixon to secure the vote of rural and farm states; Candidates for the position of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; Farm policy proposed by agricultural economists at Iowa State University; Stand of the Nixon administration on the extension of the farm program until 1970; Observation that Nixon's first farm crisis will involve the cattle trade; Consequence of Nixon's failure to satisfy farmers and ranchers in the first two years of his term.

Focuses on the public discontent over rising meat prices in the U.S. Reference to the price freeze as a holding operation until the appearance of larger supplies; Effect of the freeze on retail meat prices; Statement that the widespread support for controls among the public at-large is apparently based on a belief that most prices are fixed arbitrarily by giant corporations whose greed can only be kept in check by government action; Reason for high livestock prices is the fact that the supply has not kept up with the increase in demand; View that the key to high meat prices is in the supply of feed grains; Share of corporate farms in the production of meat animals.

Discusses product safety concerns regarding melengestrol acetate (MGA), a synthetic hormone feedlot cattle feeders add to the food mix of female beef cattle in the U.S. Possibility that MGA is a carcinogen; Allegations of irregularities in the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the use of MGA in animal feeds; Implications on product safety and consumer protection.

The article speculates on the depletion of cattle herds despite the drop in inspected slaughter, while killings in the black market allegedly soar in the U.S. in 1943. Statistics reveal that federally inspected slaughter were around 1.3 million heads in October 1942. In February 1943, it went below 900,000, said to be the lowest for any month since April 1941 despite a big increase in number of inspected plants. Evidence of increased black market activity is found in tanning trade data showing increase in shipments from uninspected slaughterhouses.

This article reports developments in the field of politics and society. The Republican majority in the Senate are still backing and filling about the confirmation of nominations made to fill vacancies caused by the removal of the previous incumbents. It will come as a surprise to most people to learn that American capital invested in the cattle industry has already pushed its way across the Rio Grande, and is seeking investment in the northern states of Mexico. The advantages of this region over even the southern portion of Texas are obvious, in the superior winter pasturage and milder climate, and great ranches have been recently purchased by New Yorkers, who count with reasonable assurance upon securing large returns.

The article presents information on the cattle business in the United States. The article brings information from the book "Report in Regard to the Range and Ranch Cattle Business in the United States," by Joseph Nimmo. An examination of the Tenth Census, shows the figures 35,925,511 given to be those of cattle on farms and that, including range and ranch cattle, the total number in the United States at that time was 39,210,563. The business of raising cattle on the Western plains is scarcely fifteen years old and according to Nimmo's figures, represents a capitalized value of some 340 millions of dollars. It finds itself to day in an extremely uncertain condition, owing to the absence of any legal right to the lands which it uses.

Analyses the factors that have resulted in the prevalence of food problem in France. Decline in the production of wheat in France since 1914 that led to the food problem in the country; Insight into the causes behind decline in the production of wheat in France; Reversal in various aspects of policy of France towards distribution and consumption of wheat; Uncertainty associated with the meat production and consumption in France.

Focuses on the steps undertaken by the U.S. Food Administration in response to a sudden increase in demand for meat and dairy products in Europe. Sudden increase in slaughter of animals for meat in Germany; Discussion on lessening animal stock in Europe; Increased export of meat from the U.S. that indicated reduction of population of hogs; Announcement by Food Administration to ensure price of hogs in proportionate to that of crops; Effort of Food Administration to control prices; Establishment of a meat division to control the profits of packers; Decision to impose ceilings on profits to be earned by packers; Discussion on supports being given by Food Administration to the farmer in increasing his herds of cattle and sheep; Deliberation on steps to be taken for stabilization of prices of dairy products; Suggestion for establishing cooperative associations of farmers, of distributors and of consumers.

The article features Lawrence Silas, an African American who speaks for free enterprise and personal initiatives and whose life story is a symbol of the strength of the United States. He is an important man in the cow industry. He knows what to do for every kind of disease a cow can have. He deals with his men fairly. He said that a stampede is the worst thing that can happen in the cow business.

The article talks about cattle rustling and the war between rustlers. The gathering, branding, and trailing processes involved in the cattle industry are discussed. The history of rustlers, including that of Mexican Juan N. Cortinas who led the most brazen band, is offered. The article also discusses reports of cattle theft and the actions taken by the law enforcement.

The article talks about cattle raising in Texas and its effect on the social, political and economic pattern of the U.S. Cattle raising, which has been Texas' major industry for two centuries, began in the state when the Spanish brought stock for the first mission. The trend of the cattle industry in the market, the hard times due to drought and panic, and the new frontiers pioneered by these cattle's trails are discussed.

The article relates the author's observation of the cattle production at a ranch located in the foothills of Montana. The beef-producing cycle on the ranch is continuous, but it started in the spring when the young steers are let out into small turnout pastures, as soon as the snow begins to recede. In August, the range grasses below the forests begin to cure. When they have grazed there for a while, they are let into lower pastures, where the curing process has progressed.

The article focuses on the cattle industry in Florida. There is a high cattle population in the state. It has been speculated that Florida inlanders resent the payment of taxes. The employment of cowpunchers and cattlemen remain secretive in the state.

Focuses on the state and condition of the cattle industry in the U.S. Assessment of the condition of the ranches in desert and arid regions in the state; Views on the government support and finance to the cattle industry; Insights on the marketing agreement between the cattlemen and government agencies to devise an economic program which would make cattle a basic commodity; Details on the processing of cattle which are sold to the government.

Presents the short story "Short Grass," by Hal G. Evarts.

Focuses on the cattle industry on the U.S. as of August 1946. Importance of cow brutes to the industry; States where the industry is most productive; Information on the career of cattle rancher Clayton Jay Vincent.

Focuses on cattle maintenance in the Padlock cattle ranch in Montana. Business activities of the ranch; Steps taken by authorities of the ranch for branding calves; Impact of demand for beef on the cowboys; Skills required for roping horses; Measures taken by ranch members to care for new-born calves.

The article discusses the concern in the U.S. cattle trade due to losses which amounted close to 2.5 billion dollars in 1974. It notes that the over expansion by cattle breeders of their herds has resulted in the disastrous drop of cattle price. It mentions that the decline in grain prices has provided optimism in cattle feeding.

The article focuses on the increased marketing of lower-grade beef in supermarkets across the U.S., which is attributed to consumer resistance to high meat prices and a shift away from costly corn-fed animals to low-fat heifer and steers. The trend emerges as feedlot operators reduce the number of cattle fed with corn aimed at maximizing profits. The health reason for a shift to low-fat meat is mentioned.

Focuses on the failure of a recent drive to raise cattle prices in the U.S. Mention of the meat strike by members of the militant National Farmers Organization (NFO) across 23 Mid-western states; Information that the efforts of the NFO are designed to raise cattle prices by about 30 percent, and to revolutionize the system of selling farm products; Finding that the livestock feeding is so specialized that feeders have little protection against price breaks.

The article discusses the response of the U.S. public to the move of the U.S. Office of Price Administration (OPA) to introduce changes in its regulations regarding meat trade in April 1945. The move of the agency was opposed by stockmen and meat packers since it can cause a negative effect on food shortage in the country. According to U.S. meat producers organization American Meat Institute, the changes can worsen the food shortage situation in the U.S. instead of alleviating conditions in the cattle and beef businesses.

The article reports on the efforts of Brazil to be the greatest cattle raising country in the world as of 1944.

The article reports on the worry of the U.S. War Food Administration (WFA) because of the low-grade cattle surplus that gives economic and political palpitations.

The article reports on the increasing levels of the supply of livestock in the U.S. in 1942. It notes that hog raisers in the country are expected to sell the largest crop of hogs ever to arrive at the country's stockyards. Meanwhile, the beef cattle population is also predicted to reach the highest level in the history of the industry. In addition, meat packers and stockmen anticipate an imposition of price ceilings on meat to control prices.

The article reports on the decision of the Italian government to lift import duties on 100,000 head of calves from the U.S. in response to an increase in demand for veal. The move has resulted in cattle auctions in New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It also means more than 4-million U.S. dollars in freight revenues for airlines, including Trans World Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.