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A Chireno, Texas, man turned himself in to authorities today after he was indicted by a Grand Jury on three counts of felony livestock theft.
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) welcomed members and show exhibitors to its annual convention in Houston March 4-8, 2014, in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
While U.S. beef cow numbers declined, beef cows in North Dakota increased to 943,000, which is up by 21,000 head as of Jan. 1, 2014.
The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association hail the passage of the Water Rights Protection Act (WRPA), H.R. 3189, by the U.S. House of Representatives by a 238 to 174 vote.
Breeding season is a few months away. However, it is time to start thinking about Breeding Soundness Exams (BSE) for your bulls.
Pro Farmer’s Julianne Johnston provides highlights of the cattle market.
Having a socket set that only has large sockets makes no more sense than only buying bulls that are trait leaders for growth.
The annual Cattle Feeders Workshops were held last month at seven locations around Wisconsin.
Farm bill may provide producers with compensation for some livestock losses.
Producers interested in the latest Kansas State University beef cattle research, including management, nutrition, reproduction, and meat and food safety studies, can now access a new publication online: Cattlemen’s Day 2014.
The prospect of calving trouble is one of the biggest concerns during calving season, especially with first calf heifers.
The first calf heifer is one of the most challenging animals in the cowherd for a number of reasons.
It is nearly impossible to make significant herd progress without first establishing a defined breeding season and in turn a defined calving season.
Canada and South Korea concluded negotiations on a free-trade deal that will give more market access for Canadian beef producers and phase out tariffs on cars made by Korean companies such as Hyundai Motor Co.
Depending on your calving season, breeding may be only a few months away. Will your replacement heifers be ready?
With the cattle market at all-time highs and drought having decimating herds across Texas, some might consider restocking, but are questioning if it’s the right time to buy.
Doing so to help ranchers benefit from new farm bill safety net.
This week’s key bearish reversal provides a clue of a major high, but technicals haven’t broken down completely.
There was no winter calving preparation, so there was no extra bedding, sorting of cows, precalving vaccinations, clearing the aisles of snow, extra heat in the warming room, and line of work boots and insulated coveralls.
The initial investment of a bull in today’s market may seem staggering, but it is an investment that adds immediate value to the herd working forward.
Last week, legislation was introduced to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from disclosing the private and confidential information of livestock and poultry producers to the public.
A new date, March 13, has been set for the 2014 River Valley Beef Cattle Conference that was postponed due to threatening winter weather.
AI and estrus synchronization programs can prove helpful during breeding season.
Winter and spring is the time of year when cattle producers begin making their breeding decisions, with that comes many bull sale catalogs and EPDs that need to be reviewed and analyzed.
A major cost for cow-calf producers is obtaining an adequate supply of acceptable heifers, but purchasing replacements can sometimes an attractive alternative.
Data is essential for finding the desired genetics when selecting bulls.
This article picks up the resource use discussion with a focus on the physical and financial resources of cattle operations.