Drovers
As farmers face the probability of low-quality wheat -- in some cases below quality standards for milling -- they can look for alternative markets for their crop.
It’s too early to predict the effects on crop yields and livestock production, but 2011 is definitely not going to be as good as 2010 in Louisiana.
The cattle feeder’s cost of gain will increase approximately $0.04/lb from corn basis alone.
The Southwest is suffering from a severe lack of moisture, with a realistic and detailed plan in action, your farm can survive even the worst droughts.
Weaning is the time to begin the immunization program and determine a nutritional plan.
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association offers tips to protect your herd and your ranch or farm.
Some other USDA operations would continue, but many wouldn’t
Veterinarian Brian Heuedepohl of Williamsburg, Iowa, and feedlot owner Mike Finnegan of Parnell, Iowa, work together closely on a replacement heifer development program.
A heifer’s genetics can affect herd profitability for eight to 14 years.
Producers facing rising production costs can hardly afford to not use legumes.
The gold standard prevention measure is to control environmental contamination.
High priced corn and high priced feeder cattle are making positive break-evens impossible for feeders.
Take Stock of Stalks; Scout Like a Master; Fungicide Timing Matters; Refuge Reminder; It’s Not in One Bag Yet
The Japanese earthquake could have a large effect on U.S. grain and beef exports, but likely will have only a minor effect.
Improving weather conditions allowed sizable feeder cattle movement to resume.
While preventing disease in the cattle herd should always be the top priority, it is not always possible to avoid all illness.
Spring turnout is just around the corner and it should be a good one, given all the rain that has fallen in cattle country this winter.
It is clear that protein nutrition during late gestation is important to fetal development.
Groups seek action on downer/non-ambulatory animals
Research shows about three in four producers approve of the program.
Whether your operation is bare bones or top of the line, it pays to have a good working system.
Why should cattle feeders fret after the 2008 presidential election.
Leigh Rubin brings his wild and twisted cartoony show to Denver during the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow.