The Cattle Market Central Load Lot Report looks at 650-850 lbs Steers in groups of 50 or larger from livestock markets reporting to Cattle Market Central. For more information visit www.CattleMarketCentral.com. Source: Dusty Markham, dmarkham@dvauction.com
The unexpectedly rapid and harsh adjustment in feeder cattle prices in 2016 has raised many questions about the status of herd expansion late in the year and beyond. Have changes in producer expectations altered herd expansion in 2016 and, more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There were nearly 521 million pounds of beef in cold storage at the end of September. This was up 9.3% from the month before, up 4.5% from a year ago, and the most frozen beef for any month since January […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The industry’s leading minds gather for genomics educational series at the Angus Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. The American Angus Association and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) will host the second-annual International Genomics Symposium Nov. 5 as part of the 2016 Angus […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Minimizing stress during a cow’s transition period by managing the environment surrounding her is always top-of-mind. Beyond the external environment, it’s just as critical to understand how to support a fresh cow internally, through proper nutrition. Understanding the specific nutritional […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Larkspur, Colorado – Top Dollar Angus, Inc. will give away two registered Angus heifer packages to two lucky beef producers during the upcoming National Angus Convention in Indianapolis, November 5-7. While attending one of the beef industry’s largest trade shows, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Grazing of crop rotational systems that include cover crops and crop residue is a managerial change that can decrease beef production costs. This change is further enhanced when calving time is shifted to when cool-season pasture grass is available, opening […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I have had numerous reports of drier than normal corn silage this year. It is hard to post a blog that answers all the questions about corn silage. Nutrient analysis of corn silage, dry matter, nitrate levels, analysis of other […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
National Drought Summary for October 25, 2016 Summary This U.S. Drought Monitor week saw deterioration in drought conditions across the South and Southeast in an area extending from South Carolina westward to eastern Texas and northward into Tennessee. In the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Two interesting trade reports have been released by USDA in the last two weeks. One is the monthly beef trade data. The other is from the Foreign Ag Service and is a bi-annual report on world markets and trade. With […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fifteen Texas-based organizations today announced the Texans for Property Rights coalition, which will lead a grassroots initiative for meaningful reform to state eminent domain laws. As the state population continues to grow at a rapid pace, there is an increasing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Determining the goals of a heifer development program starts with breeding of the heifer’s dam. If maternal genetics like low birthweight and adequate milk make up her pedigree, there may be a place for her to become a replacement heifer […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Two key USDA reports were released on Friday: monthly Cold Storage and Cattle on Feed. Cold Storage indicated frozen stocks of beef have continued to increase, adding 9% compared to August and up 4% compared to last year. This also […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
61% of the corn in the U.S. has been harvested Sixty one percent (61%) of the corn in the United States had been harvested by October 23rd. This compares to 46% the week before and 70% last year. The five-year […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you deal with livestock, at some point you will also have to decide to treat a sick one or call a veterinarian to make a diagnosis and treatment recommendation. Knowing what to look for and how to decide whether […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Corn: Nationwide corn harvest progress advanced to 61 percent complete by week’s end, 9 percentage points behind last year and slightly behind the 5-year average. Warm weather in the upper Midwest facilitated rapid harvest progress, including an advance of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Board of Directors announces the adoption of interim policy concerning severe marketing issues and concerning trends in the nation’s negotiated fed cattle trade. NC leadership and staff have been focused on this issue for over 12 months. Today’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
