Features

Jolley: Five Minutes With Jim Hodges, President, American Meat Institute Foundation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:22 GMT

Weigh the newspaper and magazine coverage and you might think the meat industry has little concern about food safety issues.

Poll Results: K-State Or Nebraska - Who Wins Saturday?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:37 GMT

CattleNetwork readers voiced their opinion on the Nebrasksa vs K-State football game this week. 44 percent of the respondents think the Wildcats will win a tight game.

It's The Pitts: Under Attack

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:36 GMT

One of the differences between humans and animals is that animals rarely attack members of their own species, whereas humans go to war quite often with other humans

Jolley: Another Non-Ag Type Awards Himself With Expert Ag Status

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:05:26 GMT

“Oh, Lord, Stuck in Lodi again.” That old Creedence Clearwater Revival tune got earwigged in my head as I read the latest in a long line of same old/same old.

Nebraska Huskers: Suh, Hickman Look To Lead On Senior Day

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:02 GMT

Jacob Hickman is just a day away from playing his final home game as a Nebraska Cornhusker, and after four years in Lincoln, the senior center joked that he wants to throw just one cut block on NU defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh before he leaves.

Cattle Ranch Of The Week: Weyer Ranch

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:23:27 GMT

Weyer Ranch is a small Salers breeder from North of Wibaux, Montana on Highway 261, located on the west side of Blue Mountain. They started using Salers Bulls in 1989, for the same reason many people try them, for the calving ease. After their first calf crop, they were hooked.

In Your Corner: UNL Graduate Student Fighting Cancer Receives Support

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:32 GMT

Within weeks, Jason Francis, a 37-year-old student, teacher, actor, husband and father, made a drastic transition to cancer patient.

Since the initial announcement to his classmates in early October, the support for his recovery has grown among the grad students and spread through the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus and beyond the Lincoln community.

Cattle Quiz: Nematodes, FECRTs, Worms

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:10:13 GMT

All correct answers will be placed into a drawing. One name will be drawn to receive a copy of Cattle - The Symbol Of The American West courtesy of Merial SureHealth.

CattleNetwork Bowl: 10 Reasons Why The Nebraska Huskers Are Going To Rock The Kansas State Wildcats

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:20 GMT

Corn Hats Galore On ESPN
Expect a lot of fired-up Western Nebraska fans to be wearing their red pullovers and busting out their finest corn hats (expect ESPN to show every one of them). A 6:45pm CST game means that most of the stadium will have spent at least three hours at Barry’s or the Brass Rail getting prepped. They will be ready to stand all game…if they can.

Nebraska's Suh Eager To Face K-State Running Game

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:27 GMT

Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh says Kansas State's run-oriented offense might be just what he needs to break out of his slump.

Poll Question: K-State Or Nebraska - Who Wins Saturday?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:33:27 GMT

Nebraska Huskers Face Kansas State For Shot At Big 12 Championship

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:35:18 GMT

IT IS ON!!! Wildcats need to be ready to rock...

Cattle Feeding Profile: Silver Creek Feeders, Inc.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:53:07 GMT

Silver Creek Feeders takes pride in running a family business that focuses on integrity, knowledge and stability.

Video: The Legacy Of Cattle In Colorado - John Stulp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:54:52 GMT

Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp talks about the contributions that cattle production makes to the economic and environmental well being of Colorado.

Jolley: Five Minutes With Mick Colvin, C.A.B. Man

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:54:27 GMT

Louis “Mick” Colvin was inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame as part of a founding class of 21 industry all-stars just a couple of weeks before being “hung” in The Saddle and Sirloin Club.

Cattle Ranch Of The Week: Eagle Rock Murray Greys & H Diamond Cattle Co.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:45:40 GMT

Combined, Eagle Rock and H Diamond Cattle Co. is one of America's largest producers of registered Murray Grey cattle. They are commercially focused, striving to produce cattle that will make a profit in all areas of the cattle industry and under any conditions.

It's The Pitts: Under Attack

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:49:15 GMT

One of the differences between humans and animals is that animals rarely attack members of their own species, whereas humans go to war quite often with other humans. Probably one of the reasons that animals don't attack each other is because they are also busy attacking people.

Video: The Legacy Of Cattle In Colorado: Kenny & Jody Rogers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:15:12 GMT

Kenny and Jody Rogers own and operate the Wagon Wheel Ranch, a registered Angus seedstock operation near Yuma, Colorado. They talk about their commitment to the environment.

Picture Book: 2009 Livestock Publications Council Gala

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:03:53 GMT

Picture Book: 2009 Livestock Publications Council Gala

Jolley: Talking With Virginia Coelho, CBB Member & California Cattle Rancher

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:32:51 GMT

Life on a ranch can be tough. Lots of hard work from dawn to dusk and even later during calving season can keep a person jumping.

Picture Book: 2009 K-State Beef Stocker Field Day

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:40 GMT

Picture Book: 2009 K-State Beef Stocker Field Day

Cattle Feeding Profile: Rolling B Feeders

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:18:39 GMT

Well-maintained state-of-the-art equipment, modern feeding techniques, and up-to-date accounting and marketing technology are what put Rolling B Feeders LLC a step ahead of the average cattle feeding operation.

It's The Pitts: Picture This

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:18 GMT

If I didn't make my living as a writer I think I'd like to be a cartoonist. There's really only one thing holding me back: I can't draw. (There are some critics who say I can't write either but that hasn't stopped me from being a writer!)

Jolley: Five Minutes With Chip Lines Burgess, President, American Veal Association Talking About Bushway Packing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:14:24 GMT

One day, you’re participating in a nice, quiet little niche market. The next day, HSUS shines a harsh and unforgiving spotlight in your face.

Cattle Ranch Of The Week: BullSchmitt Cattle

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:05:11 GMT

BullSchmitt Cattle is a growing cattle company with an emphasis towards performance and serving the commercial cattle producer. Via embryo imports and transfer, as well as the utilization of AI they intend to push the breed towards curve bending bulls who can meet the needs of today’s cattleman.

Picture Book: Inaugural Class Elected To The Meat Industry Hall Of Fame

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:55:53 GMT

The initial class has been elected to the newly formed Meat Industry Hall of Fame, according to Hall officials. The 21 new members were chosen in voting by the Hall’s Board of Trustees from among more than 70 executives, researchers, innovators and association leaders across all sectors of the industry.

Video: I Am Angus - The DeCicco Family

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:48:23 GMT

The DeCiccos of New York came to America in the late 1950s and have prospered with a successful, family-owned grocery chain -- DeCicco's Family Market. Their stores are anchored by Certified Angus Beef -- and a direct connection to farmers and ranchers who produce it.

Kansas Profile - Now That´s Rural Ernie Poe - Barbed Wire - Wallace County

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:12:31 GMT

"Look, there´s a buffalo, a coyote, horses, and a roadrunner." It sounds like a zoo, but this is a museum.

Agsight: Healthcare's Public Option - Backdoor For More Agricultural Regulation

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:46 GMT

Drip…drip…drip: the fall of dropping water wears away the stone. So it goes with shaping public attitude and policy. If you repeat something often enough it must be true (not!), thus politicians are always coached to stay “on message."

Cattle Video: Land Of Contrasts - Rancher Julie Laird

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:14:55 GMT

Oregon rancher Julie Laird talks about the cattle industry's economic and environmental contribution to Oregon.

Cattle Feeding Profile: North Platte Livestock Feeders

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:44:34 GMT

From ranchers to investors to cattle feeders, when it comes to customers, everyone is different – in their goals, expectations and individual needs. When it comes to finding a custom feeder they can trust, it’s North Platte Livestock Feeders.

Crop Prices Rise 7.7 Percent Amid Soggy Harvest

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:43:36 GMT

Crop prices jumped nearly 8 percent in October as rainy weather delayed harvests across the Midwest.

The Ghost Of The Griggstown Cow

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:56:03 GMT

The Griggstown Cow was a "ghost cow" that was reported to inhabit the Millstone River floodplain and the Griggstown Lock of the Delaware and Raritan Canal in Griggstown, in central New Jersey.

It’s The Pitts Museum

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:02:11 GMT

Mrs. Samuel recently brought her second grade class to my house to see my collection of cowboy collectibles.

Jolley: Five Minutes With Tracey Erickson, Certified Angus Beef’s V. P. Of Marketing

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:11:47 GMT

An interview with Tracey Erickson, CAB’s chief marketer, got a kick-start by recent honors given to the organization’s original marketer, Mick Colvin.

Photo Of The Day: What Is This White Stuff On My Car?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:21:41 GMT

Samira Qayyum clears snow from her vehicle in Denver, Colo., on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.

Cattle Ranch Of The Week: Eagles Run Ranch

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:18:21 GMT

Eagles Run Ranch is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California in an area noted for its wineries and cattle ranching. At Eagles Run, they are committed to continued genetic improvements through the use of Breedplan and selection based on performance so they can provide top-of-the line bloodlines to buyers.

Video: Land Of Contrasts - Oregon's MacClaran Family

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:24:54 GMT

Oregon ranchers, the MacClaran family, protect the open spaces of eastern Oregon.

Jolley: Talking With Dr. Kim Vonnahme About Fetal Health

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:38 GMT

I spent the better part of an hour talking with Dr. Vonnahme of North Dakota State University about fetal development and heifer health only to come back to what my mother kept telling me decades ago.

CattleNetwork Big 12 Football Spotlight: Mike Leach, Texas Tech University

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:43 GMT

Arguably one of the most innovative coaches in the country, Mike Leach not only has transformed Texas Tech Football, but also the face of college football with an all-out aerial assault.

Cattle Feeding Profile: Friona Feedyard

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:56:34 GMT

Friona Feedyard offers all cattle feeding services from preconditioning calves through final finishing for slaughter. Feed financing and assistance in marketing and risk management are available as well. Friona Feedyard has good facilities with excellent drainage.

Video: Land Of Contrasts - Rancher Wannie MacKenzie

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:39:22 GMT

Oregon rancher Wannie Mackenzie talks about his family's deep-rooted connection to the land, and why environmental protection is critical to their survival.

LaMoure Company Provides Bucking Bulls

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:09:27 GMT

A rural North Dakota company is producing rodeo bulls.

10 Things You Need To Know About Topeka, Kansas

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:35:08 GMT

Topeka is the home of Alfred E. Newman and Brown v. Board Of Education.

Video: Land Of Contrasts - Rancher John Scott

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:36:09 GMT

Oregon John Scott talks about why ranchers truly love their livestock, and are committed to their well being.

Cattle Quiz: Pneumonia & Cattle Industry Losses

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:21:07 GMT

All correct answers will be placed into a drawing. One name will be drawn to receive a copy of Cattle - The Symbol Of The American West courtesy of Merial SureHealth.

Jolley: Five Minutes With V….Vaughan, Cow Country Artist

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:01 GMT

I was watching RFD TV last week. It was late at night and I was dozing on the couch, snoring as my wife so bluntly puts it.

Cattle Ranch Of The Week: Grund Beef Genetics

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:31:02 GMT

Grund Beef Genetics is different than your typical bull supplier because they supply practical, predictable and proven genetics. Over 80% of their cattle are sired by breed leading Angus, Red Angus, and Gelbvieh A.I. sires.

Jolley: Getting Your Cattle Prepped For Colder Weather With Dr. Bruce Nosky

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:02:50 GMT

When I last talked with Dr. Bruce Nosky, it was mid-summer and we discussed a too common fall problem - the onslaught of Pneumonia and the costly problems it can create in an otherwise healthy herd.

It's The Pitts: Food For Thought (Best Of)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:33:43 GMT

The grocery store manager came running down the aisle screaming, “What are you doing opening those bags and eating those potato chips inside the store?”

Jolley: The Times, They Are A-Changin’

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:12:44 GMT

Bob Dylan might be a dim memory to most; he was ‘hassled by the man’ a few weeks ago when someone reported a suspicious character roaming a New Jersey neighborhood.