Nebraska Beef Council Toggle search RECIPES COOKING NUTRITION RAISING BEEF CATTLEMEN'S CORNER ABOUT US RAISING BEEF RAISING BEEF IN NEBRASKA With cattle outnumbering Nebraskans nearly four to one, beef production represents Nebraska’s single largest industry and the engine that powers the state’s economy. Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, the beef community shares a commitment to raising cattle in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way. Learn more about the people and the process involved in raising beef from pasture to plate. THE NEBRASKA BEEF STORY From cow-calf operations to feedlots, pastures to packing plants, it takes a team of specialists to bring beef from pasture to plate. Learn how the beef community in Nebraska works together to provide high quality beef for consumers around the globe. MEET NEBRASKA FARMERS AND RANCHERS: DIAMOND BAR RANCH The Diamond Bar Ranch has been in the Jones family since 1901. Learn how cattle care and conservation have played a role in sustaining the ranch from one generation to the next. MEET THE JONES FAMILY LOSEKE FEEDYARDS Ryan & June are passionate about raising cattle and caring for the animals. Learn what it takes to raise safe, wholesome beef in America's heartland. MEET THE LOSEKE FAMILY HARRY KNOBBE FEEDYARDS "Tender loving care to the animals is a good health program" - Harry Knobbe. Learn why cattle care at Knobbe Feedyards is the top priority when raising quality beef. MEET THE KNOBBE FAMILY SHOVEL DOT RANCH "The one thing all ranchers know, if you take care of the land, it will take care of you." Learn how the Shovel Dot Ranch uses rotational grazing to harvest grass in the Sandhills of Nebraska. MEET THE BUELL FAMILY BEEF IN NEBRASKA BEEF FROM NEBRASKA Many people enjoy beef raised and processed right here in Nebraska. Whether you buy in bulk to fill your freezer or you are looking for the perfect beef bundle, this list of suppliers has you covered. LEARN MORE > NEBRASKA BEEF STATISTICS Agriculture is the #1 industry in Nebraska and cattle production represents the largest segment of that industry. Check out the latest cattle and beef statistics from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. LEARN MORE > HOW BEEF IS RAISED PRODUCTION STORY Across the journey of raising beef, one thing remains constant – the beef community’s shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe and environmentally sustainable way. LEARN MORE > BEEF SAFETY Safety plays an essential function across the beef lifecycle journey – from the cattle ranches across the U.S., to the meat processing plants, to your kitchen table. LEARN MORE > BEEF SUSTAINABILITY A sustainable food supply balances efficient production with environmental, social and economic impacts with Beef Quality Assurance protocols. LEARN MORE > RANCHER RECIPES Straight off the farm, no fancy ingredients - just good down-home cooking. Hope you brought your appetite! See Recipes RETHINK THE RANCH Much has changed since the days of cowboys, cattle drives and the Old West. Today, it's more about drones, apps and computers. Join us as we travel across the country talking to real, modern ranchers about how they care for the cattle, what inspires them and why they work so hard day after day. Learn More EDUCATION CLASSROOM RESOURCES BEEF FOR THE CLASSROOM BEEF UNIVERSITY MASTERS OF BEEF ADVOCACY RESOURCES REMITTING YOUR BEEF CHECKOFF BEEF FROM NEBRASKA NEWSROOM SITE POLICIES PRIVACY POLICY SITE MAP ©2021 NEBRASKA BEEF COUNCIL Internal links within this website are funded and maintained by the Beef Checkoff Program. Outgoing links may be to websites maintained by third parties not funded by the checkoff.