Beef Industry Loses Long-Time Journalist Greg Henderson

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Drovers editorial director Greg Henderson on Aug. 16, 2024. Greg leaves behind a legacy in agricultural media and significant contributions to the advancement of beef production during his 40 years of dedication and service to the beef industry.

An award-winning journalist and revered voice for the beef industry, Greg provided timely information and in-depth analysis on all segments of the business, including cattle feeding margins, market trends, genetic advancements, emerging technologies and the impacts of economic factors on beef prices and production. His years of knowledge and expertise allowed him to serve as a moderator and speaker on many local, regional and national stages representing the interests of U.S. cattle producers.

Greg was instrumental in starting the Agricultural Media Summit in 1999. He served as president of the Livestock Publications Council (LPC) from 2000 to 2001. In 2002, he was honored with the organization’s Ed Bible Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the LPC Hall of Fame in 2008. His writing was recognized for its excellence by LPC and other industry organizations. Greg was raised on a ranch in the southern Flint Hills of Kansas and attended Kansas State University.

“There has been no other voice in the beef industry that is more respected or more trusted than Greg Henderson,” said Charlene Finck, President, Industry Relations for Farm Journal. “I had the honor of working with him in a time that brought dramatic and positive change to the beef industry. Greg was a catalyst for that change and helped producers understand why it was needed through the content he created every day. I was lucky to call him a close friend. He will be missed by many.”