Rancher
Longtime Kansas State University animal science professor and renowned beef cattle judge Richard “Miles” McKee, 91, passed away on Monday August 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kansas.
Presume for a moment that all of this optimism turns out to be wrong and market performance does not deliver as analysts forecast. How will this affect your business going forward?
Auction markets across the country saw some sizzling prices last week as demand was called moderate to good for all weights of steers and heifers.
For Texas livestock owners, the registration of brands, earmarks, tattoos and other forms of animal identification expire every ten years at the end of August.
The average culling rate the past two years, since the cyclical peak in 2019, has been 10.25%. Over the past 35 years, across cycles of expansion and liquidation, the average herd culling rate has been 9.65% annually.
Last week’s cash cattle trade was influenced by downtime at multiple packing plants due to mechanical and labor issues.
Cash cattle prices increased for the week but the gains were disappointing to feeders who visualized a larger advance.
Even as beef cow numbers declined, Canada’s total cattle inventory increased slightly for the first time in four years on July 1. Like their American counterparts, western Canadian ranchers are struggling with drought.
U.S. food companies respond to consumer desires for green initiatives.
With a carrying capacity of 600 to 800 cows, the Little White River Ranch is described as a versatile working ranch that boasts great protection for cattle in the winter and feed production in the summer.
Equipping cattle producers with the knowledge and tools to improve their bottom line is the goal of Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course. This year’s hybrid event reached nearly 1,900 across U.S., nine other countries.
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to include custom cattle feeders as part of any upcoming assistance plans due to th eCOVID--19 pandemic.
Alternative crops like sunflowers and black-eyed peas experienced a mixed bag of production and market conditions this season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
California’s 2021 fire season has already consumed more than 1.57 million acres. Accurate and effective communication about the causes, drivers and means of fighting these fires has become necessary.
Producers should create breeding goals that will be profitable while being realistic, consistent, and driven by animal data, says Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee.
When temperatures are above 85°F, cows typically seek relief by heading to shade and/or by bellying deep in ponds. These actions are signs for producers that they should closely observe their cattle for heat stress.
Producers in certain counties can now request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres while still receiving their full rental payment. FSA updates the list of eligible counties weekly.
This year’s Production Animal Consultation Summit for aims to bring together leaders from all segments of the beef industry to engage with local, state and national leaders to understand issues and opportunities.
Texas livestock owners must now post signs to get legal protection under the state’s Texas Farm Animal Liability Act .
Drought is bringing spring-born calves to town a full two- to three-months early in the Northern Plains, yet demand was called very good last week.
While drought-stressed crops can still be used as forage, there are many factors to consider before harvesting, specifically soil health and feed safety.
Cattle markets seem poised to break out from the constraints of the first half of the year as we move into the last part of the third quarter. Calf and stocker prices have moved counter-seasonally higher in July-August.
Cash fed cattle prices increased moderately last week as cattle feeders are finding supplies of market-ready cattle finally on a decline.
The 10th Circuit rejected the law in a 2-1 decision.
Northern cash cattle traders found solid weekly gains in an active market this week, while cattle in the South sold steady to $1 higher. Cattle on feed declined 2% from last year.
On a recent Kansas State University Cattle Chat podcast, three veterinarians discussed two rare diseases that can impact cattle – rabies and blackleg.
Ruminant animals like cattle contribute to the maintenance of healthy soils and grasslands, and proper grazing management can reduce the industry’s carbon emissions and overall footprint.
A basic understanding of fertilizer and ratios is important before applying products to your pastures A K-State extension specialist provides examples.
Efforts to control the feral pig population in Oklahoma are ahead of last year, USDA reports.
Ten students pursuing careers in the beef industry were awarded $1,500 scholarships for the next school year by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) and recognized during the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention.