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Drought far from over in western plains
The nation’s persistent drought is worsening in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado as it continues to spread to the west.
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Ag markets were decidedly mixed Thursday morning
Despite the system that came through the Corn Belt Wednesday, it looks as if short-term weather conditions will remain highly conducive to accelerated corn plantings.
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Catching cattle an unlisted job requirement for Oklahoma deputies
A high number of cattle escaping pastures in the last month have resulted in car accidents, cattle deaths and lost time for deputies in Payne County, Oklahoma.
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Tips for assessing spring alfalfa stands
After a longer than average winter in the Midwest, assessing spring stands will be particularly important to a successful alfalfa crop this year.
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Reducing stress at branding time
Branding of livestock has served as an important method of permanent identification for thousands of years.
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Prevent injury when working cattle this spring
Lots of cattle will be worked or “chuted” this spring and several producers will be injured due being careless, working the cattle to rapidly, and having their mind “somewhere else.”
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Canadian rancher near national park loses calf to bear attack
A Canadian cattle rancher near the Montana border has seen bear around his property before, but until last week he never had one claw its way into his barn.
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Senate committee to consider ag workers, E-verify next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee continues its review of the immigration reform bill and 300 amendments to it, with provisions related to the fresh produce industry likely to be discussed the week of May 20.
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Keeping the family informed: Estate and succession planning
To have a successful transition between the generations, it is important that everyone involved is aware of your plan.
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Schwieterman: Beef see record highs again, cattle futures lower
Live cattle futures closed significantly lower on Wednesday, with deferred contracts posting new low closes.
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Weekly beef export sales cut in half
Weekly U.S. beef export sales decreased by over fifty percent last week, down 5,365 metric tons to 4,700 MT.
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- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Oklahoma producers have access to new OQBN tool
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
- Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
- Purdue's beef evaluation program receives 10,000th bull
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- Schwieterman: Cattle futures end week with sharp losses
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
