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Placements in feedlots during October totaled 2.18 million, 13 percent below 2011.
Calculated losses from open cows in today’s market tally higher than you might think.
Unless the production system is irrigated, drought will always be part of the risk associated with forage and livestock production.
While more optimistic, Texas ranchers remain extremely cautious when it comes to rebuilding herds and holding onto forage stocks.
Placements in feedlots during September totaled 2.00 million, 19 percent below 2011.
Poor weather conditions have resulted in high feed costs and big financial losses, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.
Cooler temperatures and the return of rain have caused a springlike regrowth in pastures that can present some health risks for cattle.
Fall frost increases potential for prussic acid toxicity in livestock.
A large Canadian beef recall has spread to several hundred U.S. supermarkets.
Drought conditions have had a significant effect on feeder cattle supplies.
While it’s tempting to turn cows onto new fall growth when rains return after a drought, holding off can help pastures and cows.
When plants freeze, changes occur in their metabolism and composition that can poison livestock.
Operating Committee of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board makes $2.9 million in cuts to meet budget constraints.
Feedyard inventories, placements, and marketings continue to decline.
The new varieties should be available to producers for planting in fall 2013.
BPI says false and disparaging statements about lean finely textured beef caused job losses and more than $1 billion in claimed damages.
Nebraska confirms 10 cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle. Learn the symptoms and impact on cattle.
Having adequate supplies of hay available is critical as producers make plans for winter management.
The goal is to keep your operation in the black while protecting your herd genetics.
Producers should look for opportunity ingredients such as buying failed corn for silage or hay.
Recent rains have given producers hope that they will be able to plant wheat this fall for cattle to graze..
Ranchers considering restocking options should think profitability first and foremost before writing a check.
The beef checkoff is launching its first full-scale “Back to School with Beef” promotion to regional retailers in the Northeast.
Many are asking that during this drought, but if farmers wait to apply fertilizer until it rains, a major part of the benefit will be lost.
Animal rights organization partners with fringe farm group.
Meanwhile, placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.92 million, 10 percent below 2011.
Drought conditions continue to overshadow cattle prices as producers struggle to maintain herds, with many forced to sell off cows and calves.
Cost-share program to help producers in drought stricken areas.
As the weeks continue to pass without any significant rain in the Midwest, it is getting increasingly difficult to find feed for livestock.
The latest checkoff-funded Consumer Beef Index survey shows increasingly positive perceptions about beef.