Livestock marketing decisions as drought persists

As drought persists, Derrell Peel offers marketing and management advice for fall and spring calves.

1. U.S. revises meat-labeling rules to satisfy WTO ruling
2. Where’s the rain? Parched states can’t shake the drought
3. Grass tetany possible this spring
4. Weekly U.S. beef sales roar back on purchases by Japan
5. U.S. House votes to force approval of Keystone pipeline
6. NCBA statement on USDA issuing a final rule on MCOOL

1. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
2. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
3. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
4. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
5. Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
6. Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012

1. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
2. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
3. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
4. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
5. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
6. What’s on America’s grill this weekend?