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FSA disaster relief available for livestock deaths in winter storm
published: February 26th 2021 by: Don Stotts source: Oklahoma State University Ag Communications Service
Producers who suffered livestock deaths during the recent winter storm may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), available through the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Farm Service Agency, compensates commercial livestock owners for losses in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather....
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Virtual academy prepares horse industry jduges
published: February 25th 2021 by: Kay Ledbetter source: Texas AgriLife Today
A unique opportunity for future horse judges to learn from anywhere will begin March 8 with the Virtual Horse Judging Academy being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife. Utilizing a virtual reality headset to present a lifelike experience, participants will step into the virtual horse judging ring during this immersive 12-week experience, said Jennifer Zoller, Ph....
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Future uncertain for Texas citrus, other fruit/vegetable production
published: February 24th 2021 by: Paul Schattenberg source: Texas AgriLife Today
Early estimates from three top South Texas citrus-producing counties indicate the state will suffer significant citrus crop losses due to the recent ice storm and freezing weather.Initial estimates from Texas Citrus Mutual based on crop loss information provided by Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties have put total citrus industry losses at no less than $300 million....
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San Antonio All Breed Bull and Commercial Female Sale Online event only on Feb. 24th
published: February 23rd 2021 source: Southern Livestock Standard
The 30th Annual San Antonio All Breed Bull and Commercial Female Sale has been postponed until Wednesday, Feb. 24th and will be conducted as an online video only sale, starting at 10 a.m. on DVAuction....
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Beef industry to largely weather the effects of mid-February snowstorms
published: February 22nd 2021 by: Don Stotts source: Oklahoma State University Ag Communications Service
At this time, consumers are not likely to experience any sudden spike in beef prices brought on by mid-February snowstorms. The beef industry itself will be weathering the consequences, said Oklahoma State University experts....
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Arctic conditions deliver frigid blow to Texas agriculture
published: February 19th 2021 by: Adam Russell source: Texas AgriLife Today
Arctic weather conditions that blanketed the state with snow, ice and frigid temperatures is damaging Texas agriculture crops in a historic way, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts....
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San Antonio All Breed Bull and Commercial Female Sale moves to Feb. 24th
published: February 19th 2021
The 30th Annual San Antonio All Breed Bull and Commercial Female Sale has been postponed until Wednesday, Feb. 24th and will be conducted as an online video only sale, starting at 10 a.m. on DVauction....
Columnists
The Texas Side Of Things
published: February 19th 2021 by: Jim Banner
As most of us know, there is nothing more unpredictable than the weather. And the only thing more unpredictable than the weather in general is the weather here in Texas! Last week, I was out finishing up some video work near Pearsall and it was 82 degrees....
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Texas Trails
published: February 19th 2021 by: Clay Coppedge
The Dog Made in Texas The Lacy brothers, Frank, George, Erwin and Harry, moved from Ken-tucky to the Texas Hill Country near Marble Falls in 1858. We don’t know what kind of dog they brought with them but it was probably a mountain cur, a prevalent breed in the family’s home region....
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D.C. News...
published: February 19th 2021 source: USDA
Farm sector profits forecast to decrease in 2021 Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast to decrease $9.8 billion (8.1 percent) to $111.4 billion in 2021 (based on the February 2021 report)....
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Industry Feedyard Audit tool now available
published: February 19th 2021
Denver-The National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa-tion (NCBA) announces the release of a comprehensive industry feedyard audit tool. The Cattle Industry Feedyard Audit will serve as a standardized audit tool based on the sound science and common sense established in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program....
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Weighing The Market
published: February 19th 2021 by: Wes Ishmael
Feed costs challenge improving fundamentals Cattle prices continue to languish, a year into the pandemic, but supply fundamentals suggest im-provement as this year wears on and significant improvement for the next couple of years....
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CAB launches #RestaurantChallenge
published: February 19th 2021 by: Nicole Erceg
Win gift cards, help your favorite spots survive As the 2012 drought was to the cattleman, this pandemic has been to the restaurateur. The foodservice sector is one of the main demand drivers for U....
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Houston cancels rodeo
published: February 19th 2021
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to the ongoing health situation on Feb....
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How Valuabull?
published: February 19th 2021 by: Aaron Berger source: Nebraska Extension
The spring bull sale season is underway. Catalogs are being studied, EPDs and individual animal performance numbers are being compared, and choices are being made as to which bulls will be the next herd sires....
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Livestock owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants
published: February 19th 2021 by: Mallory Pfeifer source: Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Spring is getting closer and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants growing in your surroundings and their potential toxic effects on cattle and horses....
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Kansas cattleman and veteran Jerry Bohn becomes new NCBA president
published: February 19th 2021
Denver -- The National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa-tion (NCBA) concluded its virtual Winter Business Meeting with the election of Jerry Bohn, a cattle producer from Wichita, Kan-sas, as NCBA president....
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Turn outliers into a profit opportunity, not a loss equation
published: February 19th 2021 by: J.P. Pollreisz, DVM source: Zoetis
No one wants sick cattle. From well-being concerns to unexpected costs, it can be a lose-lose situation. But when cattle do get sick, intentionally managing bovine respiratory disease (BRD) chronics and other outliers can help you improve animal well-being and stop economic losses you might not even know exist....
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Texas Crop, Weather
published: February 19th 2021 by: Adam Russell, Texas AgriLife Today
Texas wheat acres in the Panhandle are at a crossroads due to drought. Timely rains could allow the crop to provide needed forage for the region’s beef and dairy producers or make it to grain....
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Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association to host Southern Showcase
published: February 19th 2021 source: American Simbrah Breeders
The Texas Simmental/ Simbrah Association (TS SA) is planning the Southern Showcase for April that would in essence replace the open events in San Antonio and Houston. “Our plan is to hold a wide range of events April 8-11 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham, Texas....
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