Feeder cattle review: Feeders move higher with less volatility
Compared to last week’s closing market, feeder cattle sold steady to 2.00 higher with much less volatility than in recent weeks.
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Mend fences or else: Wandering cows’ owners can be sued
A ruling in a New York’s highest court could affect livestock owners across the state.
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Canada cattle report: Canadian packer bids strengthen
The Canfax average steer and heifer price closed the week at $118.00/cwt and $117.00/cwt respectively, up $2.75-4.00/cwt from the previous week.
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FUELS Act will provide relief from overreaching EPA regs
When I talk to farmers and ranchers who run small operations in my congressional district in Arkansas, they consistently tell me how regulations from Washington hurt their bottom line.
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Seed in the ground might need replanted
Be ready to replant, says MU Extension agronomist, because of cold, wet conditions damaging ungerminated seed.
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BeefTalk: Watch the bulls because they don't get a day off
Although spring seems to be taking a long time getting here, once it does, time will fly. In the rush, don't forget to keep an eye on the bulls.
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Grass tetany at spring turn-out
The moisture from the spring snow storms has given the grass the jump start it was needing.
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Spring green-up is like heaven for grazers
Spring grazing schedule is behind normal for 2013 due to low temperatures.
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Extension publication helps farmers price corn silage
As the price of corn goes, so goes the price of corn silage. Knowing how the price of the former will affect the price of the latter can translate into extra dollars in the pockets of farmers.
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Deworming cattle is a springtime chore
If you plan on deworming cattle, spring is the right time. Parasite burdens in pastures peak during the spring, drop over the summer, and rise again in the fall.
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How technology is impacting the beef industry
Jack Holden, owner of Holden Herefords, Valier, Montana, discussed the tremendous impact technology is having on the beef industry.
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- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
- BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef?
- 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?
- Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
- Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
