Drovers
30-day outlook calls for below-normal precip across Central & Southern Plains
This is the second highest October 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.
Still a lot of rain is needed to end the long-lasting drought in the Southern Plains.
Needing tips on storing ethanol byproducts for feeding? The University of Nebraska Extension has six videos looking at storage options.
Showers also benefit crops in Australia.
But near-term outlook is promising for meaningful rains in the Southern Plains.
Montana Stockgrowers Association members are a pretty proud and passionate bunch. See what they’ve been up to.
This video is of Bella and Theo, two young producers from Illinois, talking about their cattle operation.
Recent sharp drops in corn prices may cause some pain for producers, but end users benefit. This is how the free market should and does work, says Jerry Gulke.
While corn prices drop, feeder futures prices move higher potentially offsetting any benefit from lower corn prices.
As commodities skyrocket, you have to wonder how much feeder cattle placements are really worth.
Faced with few options to fight drought, many producers are moving cattle out of the Lone Star state.
An enzyme helps dry distillers grain and researchers find a link between three profit robbing diseases.
Global macroeconomic factors weigh heavily on cattle feeders’ bullishness, while the short cattle supply is not forgotten by bears.
Make management and marketing decisions that will take advantage of the opportunities.
Report to show On Feed and Placements above year-ago levels.
This is the third highest August 1 inventory since the series began in 1996.
Report reflects aggressive lightweight calf placements.
Oklahoma State University’s ag economist Derrell Peel discusses the emotional toll many producers pay when forced to cull herds.
The Silencer hydraulic chute is built on the idea that less noise leads to calmer cattle and less chance of injury.
Drought forcing cattle to market could mean a lighter fall run at higher prices later this year.
Drought brought higher placements, but WASDE expects carcass weights to drop.
But projected breakevens for live cattle do not appear favorable.
While not a drought buster, the welcomed rains will help fill dried tanks and recharge dwindling water supplies.
Arizona farmers are helping area ranchers overcome loss of pastureland and the displacement of livestock by donating hay to families in need.