Make SLS your homepage!
Home → Articles
The Articles page is a treasure of archived information on topics such as animal health, beef cattle industry news, artificial insemination, pastures, forages, rangeland, livestock feed & nutrition, livestock can cattle reproduction, beef cattle genetics, cattle production, feature stories, and the latest on cattle breed news.
Production
To reimplant, or not to reimplant . . . that is the question
published: February 3rd 2023 by: Tara L. Felix, Penn State University Ext source: Southern Livestock Standard
The Food and Drug Administration recently published FDA GFI #191. Some readers may recall discussions of a similar “GFI” (Guidance for Industry) in 2017 when FDA began requiring a veterinary feed directive, or VFD, for antibiotics delivered in feed to production animals....
Breed News
Angus Foundation hosts 150 years of Angus
published: February 3rd 2023 by: American Angus Association source: Southern Livestock Standard
The Angus Foundation kicked off the year with a celebration commemorating 150 years since Angus cattle first arrived in the United States. The 150 Years of Angus celebration was held Jan. 6 in Oklahoma City during Cattlemen’s Congress and raised nearly $20,000 to support the foundation’s mission....
Reproduction
Understanding female reproduction accelerates positive momentum in the cow herd
published: February 3rd 2023 by: American Angus Association source: Southern Livestock Standard
Everyone wants cattle that breed easily, calve early and display good reproductive performance. Though this may sound simple enough, how do cattlemen achieve those things simultaneously? "I’m a big fan of a concept called ‘positive momentum’ because I believe really good reproductive success this year ensures really good reproductive success next year," said Dr....
Industry News
Dana Perino to headline Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in Fort Worth
published: February 3rd 2023 by: Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers source: Southern Livestock Standard
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the largest and oldest livestock association based in Texas, announced former White House Press Secretary and Fox News host Dana Perino will headline the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo® in downtown Fort Worth March 24-26....
Marketing
January 1 Cattle on Feed declined from 2022
published: February 2nd 2023 by: Josh Maples source: Southern Livestock Standard
Feedlot inventories were below year-ago levels for the fourth consecutive month according to the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report. There were an estimated 11.68 million head of cattle on feed as of January 1st, which is 3 percent lower than Jan....
Breed News
Kyle Caldwell named IBBA Director of Field Services and Strategic Projects
published: February 2nd 2023 by: International Brangus Breeders Associati source: Southern Livestock Standard
Following an extensive search process which attracted stiff competition for this senior level position, Kyle Caldwell has been named the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Director of Field Services and Strategic Projects....
Marketing
Strong counter-seasonal market
published: February 1st 2023 by: Stephen R. Koontz source: Southern Livestock Standard
The last several weeks of 2022 and the first week in 2023 have seen two substantial storms – delaying holiday travel – but also putting substantial moisture in the mountain west, some in the southern plains, and more in the northern plains and upper Midwest....
Industry News
Owning your piece of Texas event dates set for 2023
published: January 31st 2023 by: Kay Ledbetter source: Texas AgriLife Today
The 2023 dates for the Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know program have been announced. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event will be from 9 a.m.-4 p....
Marketing
Cattle prices surge as supply falls, demand holds steady
published: January 30th 2023 by: Ryan McGeeney source: University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
If you ask James Mitchell about the bright side of the 2022 drought, he’ll tell you this: Better now than then. "I'd much rather be having the conversation about current prices than about what they were one or two years ago,” Mitchell said on Jan....
Industry News
Considerations for maintaining condition in breeding bulls during winter
published: January 27th 2023 by: Kacie McCarty, University of Nebraska Co source: Southern Livestock Standard
For bulls coming out of the breeding season, body weight loss may have occurred, and we need to make sure that we get bulls back in condition before the next season. Also, with the weather starting to change, starting to think about how we are going to manage our breeding bulls through the winter to prepare them for the next breeding season will be important....
Industry News
CoBank releases 2023 Year Ahead Report – forces that will shape the U.S. rural economy
published: January 26th 2023 by: Julie Davis, Director, Corporate Communi source: Southern Livestock Standard
The U.S. economy still has considerable momentum and is not currently on the verge of recession. However, economists have never been more pessimistic and there are very legitimate reasons for concern. Over the past half century, inflation above 5% has never been tamed without incurring a recession....
Industry News
Texas farmers, ranchers help set national farm policy for 2023
published: January 25th 2023 source: Texas Farm Bureau
(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico)—Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) voting delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in Puerto Rico successfully supported nearly 20 policy resolutions from the Lone Star State into new AFBF national policy....
Industry News
Beef producers: ’Get your house in order’ in 2023
published: January 24th 2023 by: Linda Geist source: Southern Livestock Standard
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Beef producers should approach 2023 with cautious optimism – matched with resolutions of good management and investment in infrastructure, says University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Wesley Tucker....
Industry News
Annual cattle industry convention showcases sustainability efforts
published: January 23rd 2023 source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Jan. 9, 2023) – Everyday, cattle producers across the country reaffirm their commitment to protecting environmental resources, supporting communities and creating an economically viable future through effective management practices....
Industry News
AFBF signs Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding with John Deere
published: January 22nd 2023 source: Southern Livestock Standard
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Jan. 8, 2023, that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ right to repair their own farm equipment....
Industry News
DC News-Jan. 20,2023
published: January 20th 2023 source: Southern Livestock Standard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers, ranchers, processors and rural businesses diversify the nation’s meat supply....
Industry News
HC Neel named Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Executive Director
published: January 20th 2023 source: Southern Livestock Standard
KINGSVILLE, Texas (Jan. 8, 2023) – Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (SGBI) announces HC Neel as its executive director effective Jan. 3. As executive director, Neel will provide leadership for the association’s staff and members while leading one of the beef industry’s fastest growing purebred beef associations....
Industry News
Heifers on Feed indicate long-term liquidation still occurring
published: January 20th 2023 by: Elliott Dennis, Department of Agricultur source: Southern Livestock Standard
Beef cow herd liquidation occurred in a significant way in 2022 due to a combination of strong lean beef demand, higher cull cow prices and forage issues due to drought. Fewer cows results in fewer feeder cattle, tightening supplies for fed cattle and ultimately lower beef production in 2023....
Industry News
Pork exports continue to gain momentum; beef export value sets annual record
published: January 20th 2023 source: USMEF
November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). November beef exports were below the large year-ago totals, but 2022 export value already set a full-year record of nearly $11 billion....
Columnists
Texas Trails-Jan. 20, 2023
published: January 20th 2023 by: Clay Coppedge source: Southern Livestock Standard
The first and forgotten Dallas Texans There was a time when the Dallas Cowboys, now called “America’s Team” to the point of annoyance, wasn’t even Dallas’ team. The old Dallas Texans of the late 60s American Football League (AFL) had that distinction, but they weren’t the first Dallas Texans or the first professional pro football team or the first pro team in Dallas....
next page of articles →
Site: Home Publications Market Reports Sale Reports Sale Calendar Cattle & Service Directory Full Commodities Report Services About Us Contact Us
Article Categories: All Industry News Herd Health Feed & Nutrition Pastures & Forages Reproduction Marketing Columnists Production Genetics & Performance Weather Forecast Breed News Producer Feature Stories Items of Interest New Products Recipes
User: Login Logout Register/Profile Submit Market Report Submit Sale Report
© 1989–2023 Southern Livestock Publishing. All rights reserved.