A total of $320 million in payments is associated with 20,500 new Conservation Stewardship Program contracts initiated in fiscal year 2010.

The following information was released by Purdue University - West Lafayette:It costs a lot more this year to feedmeat animals corn and soybean meal than it did just a few years ago. By the end of 2011, meat eaters will be forking out more money, as well, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.Rising grain prices are pushing feed costs higher for U.S. livestock producers, said Chris Hurt. With feed making up as much as 60 percent of a livestock producer’s costs, beef and pork producers are expected to reduce their herd sizes or leave them unchanged next year. Poultry farmers could increase production slightly.

In this “I Am Angus” segment, rancher Minnie Lou Bradley talks about the importance of ranching, and commitment Angus ranchers and farmers have made to producing high-quality and nutritious beef for the world.

Smaller horsepower requirements for balers add options.

Richard McDonald was a long-time Texas Cattle Feeders Association and industry leader

Economist says cattle producers can expect to see higher calf prices next year, but not as high as he first estimated earlier this year.