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The Gross Domestic Product report for the 3rd quarter showed US economic growth rising a brisk 3.5 percent. The data was over expectations and the best showing in two years.
9 Nov 2009, 4:01 pm | click here to view more
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- WAITING FOR THE ECONOMIC SUN
“Net returns have been pressured again in 2009, as input costs remain rather high compared to historical norms while calf prices have struggled,” say analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information middle (LMIC). “Calf prices are forecast to be slightly higher in the fourth quarter of this year than in 2008, however for the year, calf prices will still be the lowest since 2003.”
9 Nov 2009, 4:00 pm | click here to view more
Jean Barton: Annual convention in Sparks (Red Bluff Daily News)
Tehama County was represented at the California Cattlemen and CattleWomen annual convention at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks, Nev. with cattlemen Chris Marenco, Arlo Stroing, Curtis Knox, Ellington Peek and Bill Borror.
21 Nov 2009, 3:29 pm | click here to view more
Cattlemen faced high input costs, regulatory challenges (AG Weekly)
TWIN FALLS, Idaho - “I think 2008 was an interesting year,” said ICA President-Elect and commercial cow/calf operator Carl Ellsworth of Ellsworth Angus Ranch, Leadore, Idaho. “It started out fairly stable but then was pressured by high feed costs.”
21 Nov 2009, 1:34 pm | click here to view more
College class offers new skills to old business (AG Weekly)
HOMEDALE, Idaho (AP) - After a lifetime of family ranching, a local couple now manages their operation with more business savvy thanks to the help of a class designed to help people in agriculture make better financial decisions.
21 Nov 2009, 1:21 pm | click here to view more
Orthopedic Plus Athlete of the Week (News-Democrat & Leader)
Darrin Murphy Russellville High Football Darrin Murphy came up with a trio of big defensive plays during last week’s playoff win over Butler County. He had a bag on a key fourth down play and a...
20 Nov 2009, 9:57 am | click here to view more
To all in tents (The Australian)
CAMPING out in Australia now has a sophisticated edge.
20 Nov 2009, 8:01 am | click here to view more
Nature and nurture (The Australian)
A guided bushwalk is the perfect complement to a stay at southeast Queensland's best lodge, writes Susan Kurosawa
20 Nov 2009, 8:00 am | click here to view more
PROTECTING YOUNG BUCKS INCREASES HERD POTENTIAL
Mississippi State University research has found that protecting young bucks improves herd health and creates a better hunting experience.
20 Nov 2009, 2:44 pm | click here to view more
Southern Cattle Company...A Dream Has Come True (Jackson County Times)
This local cattle farm is becoming a nationally recognized premier developer of improved breeding stock for the beef cattle industry. By Sid Riley Jackson County is blessed to have one of the most successful cattle breeding operations in the nation located within its boundaries. The giant red barn and neatly manicured fields which you pass on Highway 231 about five miles south of Campbellton at ...
19 Nov 2009, 4:27 pm | click here to view more
Angus cross calves leave strong beef margin (Farmers Weekly Interactive)
When James Hook and his stock manager Andrew Bartlett went in to beef production two and a half years ago, many options were discussed. But having been used to big scale poultry production, they were in search of a process-driven system which guaranteed a good level of profit.
18 Nov 2009, 7:58 am | click here to view more
Give thanks to farmers, ranchers (Kansas State Collegian)
Editors: With everyone from New York City to Hollywood adding their two cents about how food is raised, it’s important you hear from the people who are actually doing the raising – ranchers like me. My family owns and operates an Angus cattle ...
18 Nov 2009, 1:44 am | click here to view more
Goat brings home top prize (Belleville Intelligencer)
For people who adore agriculture, there is nothing better than earning bragging rights at the Royal Agricultural Fair. That's exactly what Ryan and Christie Prins earned this year. Pryme Farms of Wooler boasts Black Angus and Holstein cattle, chickens, turkeys and free range pigs.[...]
17 Nov 2009, 9:48 am | click here to view more
GRID PREMIUMS SHOW BENEFITS OF VALUE-BASED MARKETING
When you receive a bonus on grid cattle, sometimes it's easier to count your blessings than to ask why.
17 Nov 2009, 4:03 pm | click here to view more
AUGUST PORK AND BEEF EXPORTS DOWN FROM 2008
While selected markets performed very well, the global pace of U.S. pork and beef exports lost ground in August compared to 2008, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
17 Nov 2009, 4:02 pm | click here to view more
DEMAND FOR CAB HAS HELD UP WELL
When times are lean, sales of luxury items are typically the first to fall off. However, when it comes to beef, it appears that consumer demand for the higher quality and pricier Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand held up better than that for USDA Choice or lower grade beef.
16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more
BEEF INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE FEED-EFFICIENCY DATA
Feed accounts for 65 percent to 80 percent of total beef-production costs. With grain prices at their highest levels ever, finding a way to lower those costs is important to cattle producers.
16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more
RESEARCH PAPER LOOKS AT UPSWING IN QUALITY GRADES
Three years ago, a 30-year decline in beef quality grades was apparent, with only half of fed cattle grading USDA Choice. The Choice/Select spread hit record highs in 2006, but today the picture is much different. July figures show 60.1 percent of the harvest mix graded Choice the first half of this year, but why?
13 Nov 2009, 3:46 pm | click here to view more
SECOND ANNUAL DUCK RIVER ANGUS CLASSIC HELD OCTOBER 17
The Second Annual Duck River Angus Classic was held October 17, 2009 in Columbia, Tenn.
13 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more
AS COWS EAT, SO GROW THE CALVES
Your cowherd checklist might look pretty sparse after the calves are weaned and rebreeding is confirmed. Maybe the cows regained some condition and they're coasting now on crop residue. Next item would be, what, calving?
12 Nov 2009, 3:58 pm | click here to view more
SOUTHERN SOURCE ANGUS SALE HELD SEPTEMBER 26
The Southern Source Angus Sale was held September 26, 2009 in Cullman, Ala.
12 Nov 2009, 3:57 pm | click here to view more
CATTLE GRAZING BEHAVIOR CAN BE USED TO MANAGE CATTLE
Cattle are grazers and browsers, eating a wide variety of grasses, forbs and leaves/bark from shrubs and trees. Not having upper front teeth, cattle can't nip off plants as a horse does but use their flexible tongue to wrap around a "bite" and break it off with a movement of the head. They bite short grass with the lower teeth and difficult upper palate, but cannot graze as closely as a horse or sheep.
11 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more
CREATIVE ADVERTISING BENEFICIAL FOR TAX PURPOSES
Advertising and promotion are important for any ongoing business or service, even if you have significant good will and public recognition of your product or service. This is true for farmers, ranchers and horse owners just as in other businesses.
11 Nov 2009, 3:44 pm | click here to view more
MYCOTOXINS ARE A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE IN GRAINS AND FEEDS
Every year about this time cattlemen are taking a serious look at how they are going to feed/supplement their cattle through the winter. In many if not every cases there is a focus on how this can be done as cheaply as possible.
10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more
IT'S THE PITTS -- THE CHECK IS IN THE MAIL
When I was a little boy my dad put me on a seat and said, “Jump and I'll catch you.” I did and he didn't. As I gathered myself up off the floor he said in a stern voice, “Let that be a lesson to you. Don't ever trust anybody.”
10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more
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