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KBC Joins National Tony Romo Grilling Season Campaign
KBC Joins National Tony Romo Grilling Season Campaign

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current NBC football analyst Tony Romo is a spokesman for the 'Beef. It's What's For Dinner' promotion campaign throughout the summer grilling season.

Missouri Governor Issues Executive Order for Drought Assistance
Missouri Governor Issues Executive Order for Drought Assistance

Missouri Governor Mike Parson issued Executive Order 22-04 calling upon the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to activate the Drought Assessment Committee and the associated drought impact teams.

Tips To Manage What’s Left of Drought Pastures
Tips To Manage What’s Left of Drought Pastures

Pasture recovery will require more than a few rain showers due to the dry soil profiles and continued high temperatures. Management strategies must focus on pasture recovery after drought.

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13 Facts About Fly Control For Horses and Cattle

Flies can be more than an annoyance – they can even be dangerous, whether impacting a ride with your horse in a single, painful bite, or transmitting diseases to horses and cattle.

Strategies to Keep Grass Growing and Cattle Gaining
Strategies to Keep Grass Growing and Cattle Gaining

Weed infestations can diminish the nutritional value of pastures, forage availability and stocking rates.

Rezac Land & Livestock Named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year
Rezac Land & Livestock Named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Rezac Land & Livestock the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 2 during the group’s annual research symposium in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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Hereford and CSU Begin Sustainable Genetics Research

The American Hereford Association announces a cooperative research agreement with Colorado State University to leverage decades of AHA genetic data associated with production efficiency and sustainability.

Genetics Valued Over Hide Color
Genetics Valued Over Hide Color

Genetic merit should matter more, while hide color should matter less, according to a recent survey conducted by the Red Angus Association of America.

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Mosquitoes Undeterred by Drought – 4 Tips to Protect Your Horse

An entomologist and veterinarian discuss the unremitting mosquito. The Culex mosquito, which is responsible for transmitting core equine diseases such as West Nile virus, can populate in the most unsuspecting places.

Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City Honors Two Local Leaders
Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City Honors Two Local Leaders

The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City honored Jan Lyons, Manhattan, KS, and Dr. Abner Womack, University of Missouri, for their leadership with the Jay B. Dillingham Award for ag leadership and excellence.

Three Keys for Successful Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination
Three Keys for Successful Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination

Focus on factors like body condition score and estrus intensity for breeding season success.

7th Gardiner Angus ‘Meating Demand’ Bull Sale Averages $6,718
7th Gardiner Angus ‘Meating Demand’ Bull Sale Averages $6,718

The 7th Annual Gardiner Angus Ranch "Meating Demand" bull sale was held Monday, May 2, 2022, at the ranch near Ashland, Kansas.

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Scam Targets Montana Ranchers, AG says

Montana's Office of Consumer Protection estimates that a Canadian company has stolen up to $5 million from Montanans after receiving payments but never delivering the promised product.

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Feedyard Team Growth & Education Workshops to be Held in June

Midwest PMS will host two workshop training events for feedyard managers and employees to build their operational knowledge and hone their leadership skills.

A Lasting Legacy - Ken Holloway 1944 - 2022
A Lasting Legacy - Ken Holloway 1944 - 2022

Ken Holloway, Coyote Hills Ranch, Chattanooga, OK, passed away April 3, 2022. He was a dedicated Limousin breeder and founder of American Cattle Services a cattle marketing and promotion service for breeders.

Gardiner Angus Ranch Bulls Average $9,058
Gardiner Angus Ranch Bulls Average $9,058

Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 43rd production sale held Saturday, April 2, in Ashland, Kan., saw 874 head sell to 264 buyers from 30 states.

Robert 'Bob' E. Foote 1944 - 2022
Robert 'Bob' E. Foote 1944 - 2022

Kansas cattleman and feedyard operator Robert "Bob" E. Foote, Bucyrus, Kansas, passed away March 25 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Koons Named 2022 Kansas Stockman of the Year
Koons Named 2022 Kansas Stockman of the Year

Kansas State University's Livestock and Meat Industry Council recognized Pat Koons, Burdick, Kan., as the Kansas Stockman of the Year in Manhattan on March 3, 2022.

Beef Advocates Share Their Stories in Celebration of National Ag Day
Beef Advocates Share Their Stories in Celebration of National Ag Day

In honor of National Ag Day, NCBA is sharing the stories of two advocates who play different roles in the industry, but both understand the importance of inspiring the next generation to get involved.

House Ag Committee Hearing Into Anti-competitive Practices Set For April
House Ag Committee Hearing Into Anti-competitive Practices Set For April

The U.S. House of Representatives' Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on April 27, 2022, on anti-competitive behavior by the nation’s largest beef packers.

Smooth Ag Announces Ranch Rover
Smooth Ag Announces Ranch Rover

The Ranch Rover is an autonomous ranch vehicle with the purpose of providing aid to the ranch operation in the form of feeding, livestock monitoring, and data collection.

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Tips To Lessen Disease Risks

Veterinarians say there are steps producers can take to lessen disease risks before bringing new animals into your operation.

William R. “Bill” Angell: 1946 – 2022
William R. “Bill” Angell: 1946 – 2022

Over a long career, Bill Angell was a livestock judging team coach, field man for a breed association and livestock publication, for Superior Livestock Auction and as Yard Manager for the National Western Stock Show.

Nichols Farms Private Treaty Bull Sale Report
Nichols Farms Private Treaty Bull Sale Report

Nichols Farms, Bridgewater, Iowa, sold 201 bulls during its opening day event on January, 28, 2022.

Gardiner Angus 'Early Bird' Bulls Average $7,158
Gardiner Angus 'Early Bird' Bulls Average $7,158

An early season barometer of rancher optimism and demand for high-quality bulls, Gardiner Angus Ranch's 5th Annual "Early Bird" bull sale was held on Monday.

Former ANCA Executive George Spencer – 1932 - 2021
Former ANCA Executive George Spencer – 1932 - 2021

George Spencer served at the Executive Vice President of the American National Cattleman's Association for eleven years beginning in 1969, working to strengthen the beef industry and unify competing organizations.

James Riemann, Former Cargill and CAB Executive, 1942 - 2022
James Riemann, Former Cargill and CAB Executive, 1942 - 2022

James (Jim) Riemann, former director of beef research and development at Excel and former CEO for Certified Angus Beef, LLC, died January 8, 2022, at his home in Wamego, Kansas.

Ed Czerwien, Market Reporter and Analyst 1951 - 2022
Ed Czerwien, Market Reporter and Analyst 1951 - 2022

Ed Czerwien, former general manager for the Saint Joseph Stockyards in St. Joseph, MO, and former Livestock & Grain Market News Reporter for the USDA in Amarillo, TX, passed away Monday.

Cow-Calf Symposium for Commercial Western Ranchers
Cow-Calf Symposium for Commercial Western Ranchers

The Arizona Cattle Industry Research & Education Foundation will sponsor a symposium for western ranchers in Mesa, AZ, February 18 and 19, 2022.

Colorado's First Wolf Kill in Decades
Colorado's First Wolf Kill in Decades

A confirmed wolf kill was discovered near Walden, Colo., the home of one of Colorado’s wolf packs. This is the first confirmed wolf kill of livestock in Colorado in over 70 years.

Grit is Future Critical
Grit is Future Critical

Mindset separates abundance thinkers, Tom Field, Paul Engler chair of agribusiness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, told attendees at the American Hereford Association educational forum in Kansas City.

The Future of Precision Livestock
The Future of Precision Livestock

Through genetic potential, sensors from the environment, and actual practices, producers can predict when an animal is going to be finished or when the animal is going to be optimum in its marketing.

CattleFax Family Mourns Loss of Topper Thorpe
CattleFax Family Mourns Loss of Topper Thorpe

Topper Thorpe, CattleFax' General Manager/CEO for more than 30 years, passed away on Dec. 1, 2021. Under Thorpe's leadership, CattleFax grew to become the premier cattle market information and analysis service.

Cattle Raisers Urge Straightforward Labeling for Lab-grown Products
Cattle Raisers Urge Straightforward Labeling for Lab-grown Products

The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service to address questions about labeling of lab-grown protein products.

Rancher, Feeder Elected to Lead Kansas Livestock Association
Rancher, Feeder Elected to Lead Kansas Livestock Association

The Kansas Livestock Association elected Phil Perry of Oskaloosa as its president and Shawn Tiffany from Herrington as the new KLA president-elect during the group’s annual business meeting in Wichita.

Cattle Business Ruminations for 2021 and What to Expect in 2022
Cattle Business Ruminations for 2021 and What to Expect in 2022

Forage growing conditions vary around the country and 2021 brought a lot of variability due to weather so cattle producers should prepare to supplement their herds based on the forage quality they have available.

GAR-Influenced Commercial Female Replacement Sale Results
GAR-Influenced Commercial Female Replacement Sale Results

Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 19th Profit Proven GAR-Influenced commercial female saw 653 head sell for an average of $2,155.

Seminole Tribe of Florida Sells its Interests in Salacoa Valley Farms
Seminole Tribe of Florida Sells its Interests in Salacoa Valley Farms

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., announced the sale of its interests in Salacoa Valley Farms of Fairmount, Georgia, one of the nation’s largest cattle operations.

The Start of a Beef 'Grand Challenge'
The Start of a Beef 'Grand Challenge'

The Beef Grand Challenge Project was launched to ascertain the interaction of genetic and environmental effects, improve production efficiency and evaluate nutritional benefits of beef raised in different environments.

Missouri Cattlemen Welcome New Beef Processor
Missouri Cattlemen Welcome New Beef Processor

Missouri Cattlemen's Association welcomes American Foods Group's plans to build a new, 2,400-head per day beef processing facility in the Show-Me state.

Former Drovers Editor Fred Knop Passes
Former Drovers Editor Fred Knop Passes

Fred Knop served as editor of Drovers for 10 years, guiding the publication as it transitioned from a weekly newspaper to a bi-weekly tabloid to a monthly magazine in 1990.

Seaweed Supplements Could Reduce Livestock Methane Emissions
Seaweed Supplements Could Reduce Livestock Methane Emissions

Adding seaweed to animal feed to reduce methane gas released into the atmosphere by ruminants' is a relatively new idea. Early laboratory research at IGFS has shown promising results using native Irish and UK seaweeds.

Former Furst-McNess CEO Ned Furst Passes
Former Furst-McNess CEO Ned Furst Passes

The Furst-McNess Company announces the passing of its Board of Directors’ Chair Emeritus and former Chief Executive Officer, Frank “Ned” Furst.

Study Identifies Consistent Indicators Supporting Ranch-Level Sustainability
Study Identifies Consistent Indicators Supporting Ranch-Level Sustainability

Standardized ecological, social and economic indicators can help ranchers track and communicate about sustainability, which is vital to feeding a growing world.

Gene Editing in Today’s Beef Industry and the Future
Gene Editing in Today’s Beef Industry and the Future

Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, Professor at the University of California, Davis, gave a presentation, “Gene Editing Today and in the Future” during the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium June 24 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Greater Omaha Partners With Food Bank for the Heartland
Greater Omaha Partners With Food Bank for the Heartland

Greater Omaha Packing announces a partnership with Food Bank for the Heartland to routinely donate high-quality beef, providing nutritious protein for residents in Omaha and Western Iowa communities.

BSE Confirmed in German Cow, OIE Says
BSE Confirmed in German Cow, OIE Says

Germany has reported a single case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a cow, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) announced.

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Iowa Man Sentenced For Spending Cattle Loan Funds On Gambling

An Iowa man was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after using loan proceeds from USDA’s Farm Service Agency for personal expenses, including gambling and alcohol.

UC-Davis Professor Calls Methane Emissions an Opportunity
UC-Davis Professor Calls Methane Emissions an Opportunity

Agriculture can be a powerful part of the solution in reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. That's the message Frank Mitloehner, animal scientist and air quality expert, delivered at a lecture at Kansas State.

Crop Residue Exchange Links Cattlemen with Feed Resources
Crop Residue Exchange Links Cattlemen with Feed Resources

The Crop Residue Exchange, developed by the University of Nebraska/Lincoln, is a free online tool designed to link cattle producers to crop producers with available grazing resources.