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Angie Stump Denton

Editorial Leader, Drovers

Angie Stump Denton is the Drover’s editorial lead at Farm Journal. A third-generation cattle producer, she has spent three decades involved in cattle industry communications and marketing. Before joining Drovers, she was a communication coordinator at Kansas State University’s animal sciences and industry department and served as the Beef Improvement Federation communication coordinator.

Latest Stories
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Beef
What Does Tyson’s Announcement Mean to Beef Producers?
The announcement to close the Lexington, Neb., plant and transition to one shift in Amarillo shocked the beef industry. While local impacts will be significant, analysts urge producers to remain calm as the market fundamentals steady following the reaction.
November 24, 2025 04:58 PM
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Beef
CattleFax Predicts Profitability Despite Increased Uncertainty
Tight supplies and strong demand have pushed beef prices and producer profitability to historic highs. After peaking in 2025, CattleFax analyst Kevin Good forecasts prices will see a modest correction while fundamentals remain strong.
November 20, 2025 09:33 PM
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Beef
What Does Talk of $10 Ground Beef Mean to Producers?
Strong demand supports beef prices amid economic volatility, but herd investment and growth slows as producers grapple with increasing uncertainty due to political noise.
November 19, 2025 11:33 AM
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Angie Stump Denton
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Beef
Beef Industry Chaos: Tight Supplies, Strong Consumer Demand and Political Interference
Oklahoma State’s Derrell Peel says the beef industry needs time — not politics or policy — to solve beef supply and demand realities.
November 12, 2025 12:00 PM
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Beef
Unpacking the Beef: Report Clarifies Cattle Market Realities, Packer Challenges & Trade Tensions
Meat Institute report analyzes the state of beef cattle markets and points out current pricing myths.
October 31, 2025 12:00 PM
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Livestock
$4 Feeder Cattle: Dream or Reality?
Although warning signs are emerging, economists say record-high beef prices could hold for up to two more years. Tight supplies and strong demand continue to drive the market, but economists and producers are apprehensive with talks of reopening the border.
October 27, 2025 12:12 PM
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Beef
Beef Producers React to USDA’s Plan to Fortify Industry and Trump’s Social Media Comments
On Wednesday, Secretary Rollins announced a plan for American ranchers and consumers as Trump posted comments on social media regarding tariff impact on beef prices.
October 22, 2025 03:13 PM
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Angie Stump Denton
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Beef
How Many Minutes Does a Consumer Have to Work to Buy A Pound of Ground Beef?
As retail beef prices increase, the minutes worked to purchase beef are still below previous peak levels in the ‘80s. Consumers see beef as a valuable product and are willing to allocate more of their earnings to purchase it.
October 16, 2025 12:59 PM
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Angie Stump Denton
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Livestock
Veterinarian Becomes Disease Detective: Nichols Connects Animal Disease and Human Health
Megin Nichols, the CDC’s director in the division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases, explains the ties between human, animal and environmental health.
October 07, 2025 02:23 PM
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Angie Stump Denton
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Livestock
Winter: The Secret to Slowing the Spread of Screwworm
Historically, colder temperatures have played a crucial role in controlling New World screwworm’s geographical spread.
October 02, 2025 06:02 AM
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