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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
Austrian sets up online cattle auctions
Austrian cattle farmers no longer have to travel long distances to sell or buy cattle: it can every be done at the click of a mouse, on a new auction website.
21 Nov 2009, 3:04 pm | click here to view more
Cowboys crack the whip for Tampa cattle drive
These days, when people think of Florida, they're more likely to look mouse ears than cattle horns.
21 Nov 2009, 1:51 pm | click here to view more
The October Cattle on Feed Report
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent - The October Cattle on Feed report was released on Friday, October 16. The report is considered neutral to slightly bearish as the report indicated supplies of cattle on feed were a little over trade expectations.
21 Nov 2009, 1:29 pm | click here to view more
Idaho Cattle on Feed Up Five Percent from Previous Year
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Idaho from feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head on October 1, 2009 totaled 205,000 head, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. The cattle on feed inventory was up 5 percent from previous month and October 1, 2008.
21 Nov 2009, 1:28 pm | click here to view more
Top DPRK leader inspects cattle farm
Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has called for more stock-breeding farms to improve people's diet after visiting a military farm recently, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Friday. The July 18 Cattle Farm below Korean People's Army Unit 580, covering more than 20,000 square meters, is a big stock-breeding middle mass-producing beef ...
21 Nov 2009, 12:18 am | click here to view more
Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Cattle Farm of KPA Unit
Pyongyang, November 20 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the July 18 Cattle Farm below KPA Unit 580. The farm built on an area of more than 20,000 square meters thanks to the devoted efforts of KPA soldiers is a big stockbreeding middle mass-producing beef.
20 Nov 2009, 7:48 pm | click here to view more
CHICAGO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The number of cattle being fattened in U.S. feedlots as of Nov. 1 was up about 1.5 percent from last year's low supply, but remained low historically as the weak economy has discouraged cattle production and hurt beef demand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly Cattle on Feed Report, released on Friday, put Nov. 1 feedlot cattle supplies at 11.134 million ...
20 Nov 2009, 5:42 pm | click here to view more
U.S. Feedlot Herd Gains as Lighter Cattle Enter Pens
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The number of cattle in U.S. feedlots rose from a year earlier as lower-weight animals were moved onto feed from pastures and cheaper grain encouraged managers to keep more livestock for fattening.
20 Nov 2009, 5:08 pm | click here to view more
DJ USDA Afternoon National Slaughter Cattle Review - Nov 20
LM_CT131 St. Joseph, MO Fri, November 20, 2009 USDA Market News Service Afternoon National Slaughter Cattle Review for Friday Thus far Friday, negotiated cash beef type steer and heifer trading was inactive in the Southern Plains and Colorado.
20 Nov 2009, 4:11 pm | 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
Ugandan army kills 34 tribesmen on cattle raids
Ugandan officials say the army has killed 34 tribesmen who were stealing cattle in Uganda's volatile northeastern region.
20 Nov 2009, 11:54 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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