Cattle Market Summary: The Pressure Is On
on August 19, 2017
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– Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Each year in August, it is time for an important reminder. Fall-calving season is here. In fact, the start of the fall calving season often begins before some producers expect it. The target […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00pm to Friday, September 29th at 10:00pm We are pleased to announce the registration for the 2017 American Wagyu Association Annual Conference is open! The conference will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 8/18: Board Broke, Market Position Lost
on August 17, 2017
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Burned But Not Lost
on August 17, 2017
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Environment, Industry News, Ranch Management, Range and Pasture, Range Management, Weather
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Tim Steffens, 806-651-2781, tsteffens@wtamu.edu AMARILLO – Short-grass native prairie to Old World bluestem-seeded pastures, grazed and ungrazed pastures, herbicide-treated to untreated pastures – a traveling caravan made its way across the Panhandle five […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Temperatures were cooler than average for much of the contiguous U.S. this week, including 4-8 degrees F below average across a large part of the Plains and Midwest this past week. Only Washington and Oregon saw temperatures more than […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Commerce City, Colorado – Cattlemen and women will gather in Colorado Springs in September to take advantage of insight offered by industry experts on pressing issues affecting beef producers today. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, hosted by the Red Angus Association […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 8/17: Balancing Wednesdays
on August 16, 2017
at 11:31 pm
Is That Corn Worth More as Silage or Grain?
on August 16, 2017
at 9:45 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Corn, Cost Management, Crop Production, Drought, Feed Stuffs, Feeder Cattle, Ranch Management, Silage, Stocker Cattle, Weather
Ongoing drought conditions are supporting hay and forage prices. While eastern parts of Nebraska had a good first cutting of hay, subsequent cuttings have been less. Areas further west haven’t fared so well. Sandhills meadows will likely average less production […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Profit Tip: Consistency is Key to Proper Feed Bunk Management
on August 16, 2017
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Calf Health, Cattle, Cost Management, Feed Stuffs, Feeder Cattle, Industry News, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management, Stocker Cattle
Proper bunk management is the art of matching feed deliveries to the amount of feed cattle need for optimal performance. Underfeeding cattle results in poor gains and feed efficiency, longer days on feed, and reduced carcass quality. On the other […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
WASHINGTON, August 15, 2017 — During the busy fall season, whether you’re preparing a packed lunch for your child, a weeknight dinner for the family, or a tailgate feast for the whole crew, make sure you prevent foodborne illness by […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 8/16: Gimme 40 Acres
on August 15, 2017
at 10:56 pm
Presented by West Texas A&M University The course will equip persons involved in the management, administration, distribution or sale of pharmaceuticals used in cattle to maximize therapeutic outcomes, prevent drug-related problems and protect the wholesomeness of the food supply chain. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Research and Education Facility Launched at Hy-Plains Feedyard
on August 15, 2017
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Food animal production is both art and science involving multiple sectors and stakeholders. The art of applying common sense and well tested animal husbandry skills in sync with proven science and technology is creating a paradigm shift in protein production, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nutrition, Marketing Highlight Upcoming Cattle Seminar
on August 15, 2017
at 6:00 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Cattle Marketing, Cost Management, Cow-Calf, Feeder Cattle, Ranch Management, Stocker Cattle
ARDMORE, Okla. — Fall brings about the need to consider key factors for preparing cows and calves for winter in the Southern Great Plains. To provide regional livestock producers with the information to make better, more informed decisions, the Noble […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 8/15: Adjusting to a Down Market
on August 14, 2017
at 9:19 pm
Hay and Cattle Sale Scammers Still At It, So Watch Those Checks
on August 14, 2017
at 3:19 pm
When conducting the sale of any item, including hay, cattle and farm equipment, care should be taken when accepting checks for payment, including cashier’s checks. A popular scheme among thieves is to offer a check for over the item’s agreed […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fall Feed Outlook: What to Expect as We Approach the Fall Cattle Run
on August 14, 2017
at 3:09 pm
– Brian R. Williams, Assistant Extension Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University There is no doubt that cattle feeders are closely watching the conditions of the corn and soybean crop in the field right now. Although many spring-calving […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
KC Ag Business Council to Hold Roundtable
on August 14, 2017
at 3:01 pm
Source: Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City news release The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City is pleased to host a roundtable discussion on August 18. The session will be held at the American Royal, 1701 American Royal Court, beginning […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Feeder Flash 8/14: Need Calm Monday
on August 14, 2017
at 12:12 am