S.D. relief fund taking applications from livestock producers
Livestock producers affected by the early October blizzard have until the end of the year to apply for funding from a program that has already collected nearly $1 million.
View ArticleBeef economist expects near-record profitability in 2014
Limited cattle supplies will keep cattle prices high next year, and a beef economist says high domestic beef demand and improving global opportunities are just a few reasons to expect near record-high...
View ArticleConsumer habits change anticipating higher beef, pork prices
The price consumers are willing to pay for beef and pork products is steady with the previous month, however a survey shows as price increases, their preference for poultry products also grows.
View ArticleOklahoma cattle rustler receives five year jail sentence
A man hired to catch and pen nine cattle for an Osage County rancher was sentenced to five years in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for selling those animals at the Collinsville livestock auction.
View ArticleHigher placements expected as feeders capitalize on cheap corn
Although cattle have been selling for a premium, analysts are forecasting higher placements in this Friday’s Cattle on Feed report as feedlots take advantage of inexpensive corn.
View ArticleFalling grain prices pull at rural economic growth
Lower corn values spurred by increased production numbers are affecting rural economies as subtle growth continues, but retail business and hiring retract.
View ArticleNutrition’s vital role in herd rebuilding
Cattle prices have many producers considering herd expansion in the years ahead, one beef cattle specialist explains the impact proper nutrition has on the cow-calf operation.
View ArticleOkla. Farm Bureau VP sees great opportunity for drones in ag
Unmanned aerial systems, also known as drones, are predicted to be a multi-billion dollar market within the next 20 years, and much of the industry’s growth lies in agriculture.
View ArticleDodge ‘Year of the Farmer’ comes to life in photo collection
The photographs that helped bring Paul Harvey’s “So God Made a Farmer” essay to life in the Dodge Ram Super Bowl commercial are part of a 300-page photographic essay available from the Ram Truck brand.
View ArticleRetail meat prices up less than a percent in October
Retail meat prices increased last month, but gains were limited and less than retail prices increases for fish and seafood.
View ArticleMonday Market Sentiment: Strong beef prices lift cash trade
Cash trade gained traction last week with retailers needing to restock meat cases following Thanksgiving. The increased demand from packers moved cash trade higher, with some sales moving as high as...
View ArticleVideo series addresses “superbugs” in meat and poultry products
Consumers aware of food safety issues may worry about “superbugs,” but the bacterium resistant to all antibiotics that can cause a foodborne illness is rare according to the latest Meat MythCrusher video.
View ArticleFeeding a growing world population starts from the ground up
Food security for a growing world population expected to top nine billion by 2050 remains a top concern for the United Nations and agricultural groups across the globe, the U.N. says a key area of...
View ArticleFAO food prices stable with little change in meat, dairy
International food prices remained steady compared to the previous month and were lower than a year earlier as meat prices showed only subtle changes.
View ArticleKLA speakers predicting a golden age for Kansas ranchers in 2014
Experts at this week’s Kansas Livestock Association convention say cattle producers will put the drought behind them next year as they see profits increase to their highest point in more than two decades.
View ArticleIn time of recession agriculture plays hero
The agricultural industry was a major driver in states across the country, contributing to America’s economic recovery, but certain sectors remain anxious for 2014.
View ArticleRancher Relief Fund tops $2 million
Heifer donations, auction sales, auto dealer fundraisers and other donations have added to a growing relief fund that has already passed $2 million to assist cattle producers recovering from the early...
View ArticleMonday Market Sentiment: Beef’s run lower affects cash trade
Falling beef prices towards the end of last week pulled at cash cattle prices as trade moved lower to take away from some of the previous week’s gains. Trade was steady in Texas and Kansas, but showed...
View ArticleWinter roundup: Nutritional needs for your cattle
Cattle feeding moves to the top of the chore list during the winter months to give animals the energy they need to withstand the cold. University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist Wendy Rapp...
View ArticleTyson imposes animal welfare requirements on beef producers
As consumers grow more concerned with animal welfare issues, Tyson says beef producers will have to follow on-farm requirements for animal treatment next year if they want to work with the major meat...
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