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VIRGINIA ANGUS ASSOCIATION TO HOST PRESIDENTIAL TOUR

The Virginia Angus Association will host a “Presidential Angus Tour” Aug. 23-25, 2009. Attendees will have the opportunity to take pleasure in Virginia's well-known Southern hospitality, view some outstanding cattle from premier breeders in the state and experience some of the United States' historical landmarks.

30 Jun 2009, 4:05 pm | click here to view more

QUALITY SHOULD BE FACTORED IN THE PRICE EQUATION

Feeders bid on cattle by penciling out the highest price they can pay and still maintain a shot at profit. Packers need a certain number of cattle harvested through their plants, bought at a particular price, to stay afloat. That cost/sales formula follows beef as it continues toward consumers.

30 Jun 2009, 4:04 pm | click here to view more

SOMETIMES THE GRASS IS WEEDIER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE

Farmers and ranchers are seeing more weeds – both common and unusual varieties – this year, according to Dr. Vanessa Corriher, Texas AgriLife Extension Service forage specialist based at Overton.

25 Jun 2009, 3:56 pm | click here to view more

NEW TAX COURT CASE STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF RECORDKEEPING

In a lengthy decision, the Tax Court recently underscored the difficulties taxpayers have in convincing the IRS that family-run farms are engaged in for profit.

25 Jun 2009, 3:56 pm | click here to view more

VITAMIN E IMPORTANT TO IMMUNITY AND REPRODUCTION

Vitamin E was first identified as nutritionally essential for animals about 60 years ago. Rats fed purified diets without vitamin E did not reproduce, plain and simple. Many similar studies have shown similar results in domestic, managed species.

24 Jun 2009, 4:11 pm | click here to view more

SOUTHEAST ANGUS CLASSIC SALE AVERAGES $2,561

The Southeast Angus Classic Sale was held May 16, 2009 in Opelika, Ala.

24 Jun 2009, 4:10 pm | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- CROSSBRED COWBOYS

Scholars say that people work for four reasons: habit, money, power or pleasure. I would add a fifth reason after conducting an informal survey of my entire family.

23 Jun 2009, 3:58 pm | click here to view more

MACEDON FARMS & FRIENDS ANGUS SALE AVERAGES $2,813

The Macedon Farms and Friends Angus Sale was held May 9, 2009 at the farm in Madison, Ala.

23 Jun 2009, 3:57 pm | click here to view more

BLACK INK -- WHY "TRADE DOWN?"

Demand for beef is down. Can you blame the recession? Not entirely, but it's a darned inconvenient coincidence.

22 Jun 2009, 4:14 pm | click here to view more

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- READING THE STARS

Peetie and Hooter were swapping thoughts about the economy, the state of the world and how it was that ammunition and gun sales were off the charts.

22 Jun 2009, 4:13 pm | click here to view more

YOUNG ANGUS PRODUCERS ATTEND ANNUAL BEEF LEADERS INSTITUTE

Twenty Angus producers from across the U.S. explored various segments of the beef industry May 31-June 3, 2009, during the second annual Beef Leaders Institute, hosted by the American Angus Association® and funded through the educational efforts of the Angus Foundation.

2 Jul 2009, 4:10 pm | click here to view more

APPALACHIAN CLASSIC CHAROLAIS SALE HELD

The Appalachian Classic Charolais Sale was held April 25, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.

2 Jul 2009, 4:10 pm | click here to view more

NATIONAL BRAUNVIEH SPRING BULL SALE HELD APRIL 18TH

The Braunvieh Association of America Spring National Braunvieh Influencer Bull Test Sale on April 8th was a success. This premier sale was held at the Green Springs Bull Test middle, Nevada, Mo., and the best 77 out of 144 performance-tested bulls sold to commercial and seedstock producers in 14 states.

2 Jul 2009, 4:09 pm | click here to view more

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