Cattle Industry News

Beef Well-Positioned For Current Economic Challenges
BEEF Magazine - Thursday, July 03, 2008
The beef-cattle industry is well positioned to successfully compete and thrive given record-high corn

Beef Exports Continue To Climb
BEEF Magazine - Thursday, July 03, 2008
Exports of U.S. beef are continuing their upward trend, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says. During the week of June 13-19, U.S. beef export sales exceeded

Paralyzed Today Waiting For The Changes Of Tomorrow
BEEF Magazine - Thursday, July 03, 2008
Change, change, change. At times, it’s difficult to sit through yet another

Tough Times In Canada
BEEF Magazine - Thursday, July 03, 2008
While Canada is often thought of as an extension of the U.S. due to the numerous similarities, it’s still

Eu Farmers Take To The Streets Over Prices
BEEF Magazine - Thursday, July 03, 2008
The summer of 2008 may well be remembered as the year farmers stood up to say “no” to falling prices and higher

Livestock Feed Prices Soar
Farm & Ranch Guide - Thursday, July 03, 2008
TWIN FALLS, Idaho - Livestock producers already squeezed by high feed prices are watching those prices shoot even higher.

Monitor Added Fat In Dairy Rations
Farm & Ranch Guide - Thursday, July 03, 2008
Fats, or lipids, are part of all dairy cattle diets and are an essential component of them. All dairy animals consume forages, which are typically 3 to 3.5 percent fat or higher, depending whether we're talking alfalfa, grass or corn silage.

Livestock Producers Need To Watch For Blue-Green Algae
Farm & Ranch Guide - Thursday, July 03, 2008
The arrival of warmer weather is welcomed by all and that includes blue-green algae, which can spread rapidly in areas of stagnant fresh water like stockponds and small natural bodies of water.

Upper Cumberland Angus Sale Held April 26
Cattle Today - Wednesday, July 02, 2008
The Upper Cumberland Angus Sale was held April 26, 2008 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Macedon Angus Hosts 83rd Anniversary Sale
Cattle Today - Wednesday, July 02, 2008
The Macedon Angus 83rd Anniversary Sale was held May 10, 2008 at the farm in Madison, Ala.

National E6 Beefmaster Replacement Female Sale Held
Cattle Today - Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Beefmaster Breeders United, held their annual National E6 Beefmaster Replacement Female Sale in Columbus, Texas on April 6, 2008.

Veal Cooking Competition Held In Chicago
Cattle Today - Wednesday, July 02, 2008
As part of its “Go to Market” strategy, the beef checkoff-funded veal program held a cooking competition last week in Chicago for top U.S. chefs, challenging them to develop original veal dishes using several new veal cuts.

Southeast Angus Classic Sale Averages $3,139 On 62 Lots
Cattle Today - Tuesday, July 01, 2008
The Southeast Angus Classic Sale was held May 17, 2008 in Opelika, Ala.

A Will Is Important For Farmers And Ranchers
Cattle Today - Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Most Americans, as compared with Europeans, die without a will. Even in cases involving extensive wealth I am amazed to see the difficulty people have in taking the necessary steps to implement a will.

Testing The Energizer Ground System & Ground Return Wire
BEEF Magazine - Monday, June 30, 2008
Energizer Ground Systems should be tested at least once a year during the height of the dry period and, if necessary, improved by adding more grounds rods

Bobo Angus Sale Averages $9,943 On 80 Lots
Cattle Today - Monday, June 30, 2008
The Bobo Angus Sale was held April 13, 2008 in Ardmore, Ala.

Angus Association Honors Jackson Family
Cattle Today - Monday, June 30, 2008
Pasquotank Farms, Elizabeth City, N.C., has received the American Angus Association's Historic Herd Award.

Hsus Videos Engender Varied Emotions
BEEF Magazine - Friday, June 27, 2008
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Packing Industry Struggles Continue
BEEF Magazine - Friday, June 27, 2008
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U.S. Beef Trade To South Korea To Resume. No, Really!
BEEF Magazine - Friday, June 27, 2008
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