Jan 27
During winter, much of the conversation around cow management focuses on helping cattle maintain body condition through cold temperatures. Supplementation and feeding strategies are always top of mind, but one often overlooked component of winter management is water. How much water do cows really need during cold weather? As temperatures decrease, cows’ energy requirements increase. …
Jan 27
Aaron Kelly, Chief Commercial Officer of New Leaf Symbiotics, introduced the company to intern Karleigh Erramouspe by highlighting their specialization in a specific type of bacteria called PPFMs. “They’re all pink. That’s why you see all of the pink branding around us,” he explained. He emphasized that these bacteria provide season-long protection for plants, colonizing …
Jan 27
David Anderson writes in Southern ag today- USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report, released on Friday, January 23rd, contained the estimated number of heifers on feed. The breakout of steers and heifers on feed is released quarterly. Many have been looking closely at this statistic for evidence of a significant herd expansion starting. Heifers on feed …
Jan 27
There’s still time to register for the all-day Stockmanship & Stewardship event taking place in State College, Pennsylvania, on March 28. Take the opportunity to learn practical cattle handling techniques in a hands-on setting with experts Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate. Highlights of the event include: Registration is open at stockmanshipandstewardship.org. To secure a room in …
Jan 27
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 26
Boxed beef prices were mixed on Monday, marking the first down day since January 9th. The Choice cutout slipped $0.02 to $368.90/cwt, while the Select cutout rose $4.73 to $367.12/cwt, narrowing the spread to $1.78. Load count totaled 97. On the primals, rib fell $1.55 to $490.71, chuck dropped $1.65 to $351.03, and loin declined …
Jan 26
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is using the global stage at Gulfood in Dubai this week to spotlight U.S. beef, pork and lamb, reinforcing the Middle East’s importance as a key growth market. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the UAE remains the region’s largest export value market for U.S. beef and is once …
Jan 26
From the first days of January, the Angus Foundation hit the ground running, energized by the support of donors and bidders at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and the National Western Stock Show in Denver. With these contributions driving education, youth and research forward, the year ahead is poised to deliver lasting impact. The enthusiasm and contributions …
