While the wildfires in the southern Plains claimed many livestock and wild animals, there were also human lives lost trying to save the animals they cared for greatly.
Colorado is dealing with the brittle conditions after a wildfire hit the northeast corner of the state, burning more than 32,000 acres in a time frame of eight hours earlier this month.
Thousands of cattle were lost to the southern Plains wildfires. Some were overcome by the flames and smoke trying to escape the blaze. Others had to be put down because of severe injuries.
The Brazilian ag sector is trying to minimize damage both at home and in export markets after allegations of corruption are raised against meat inspectors and accusations of allowing rotten meat into the marketplace.
The cattle market has been pretty interesting as of late. Elaine Kub, author of “Mastering the Grain Markets” discusses the fundamentals behind the recent strengthening of the cattle market.
Veterinarians and livestock producers are assessing more than antibiotic use in southwest Kansas where a blaze swept through the high plains earlier this month.
While thousands of cattle died in last week’s wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, those also hit hard by fire are the surviving beef cattle.
Last week’s Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. shattered the previous attendance record of 8,200 convention goers with roughly 9,300 people attending the 2017 show.
The cattle industry is gathering in Nashville for its annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) convention, discussing issues like trade and Washington policy as the new administration is already hard at work.
During the election cycle, there was a lot of talk about trade and renegotiating NAFTA. Within days after President-elect Trump was declared the winner, leaders from Canada and Mexico expressed interest in fresh talks to renegotiate the trade act.
Two cows and a calf were seen on a tower of crumbling soil after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand. Much to the relief of people across the globe, the cattle have been rescued.
It’s no secret there’s too much meat on the market. Cattle have bounced from the previous lows is because of a tight supply for the next 30 days.
While politicians on both sides of the aisle have differing opinions of the TPP, cattlemen across the U.S. are hoping to get the trade deal signed as soon as possible.