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Industry News
Dr. Russell Cross Named Texas A&M University Animal Science Dept Head
published: January 16th 2012 source: Texas AgriLife
The announcement was made by Dr. Mark A. Hussey, vice chancellor and dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Cross currently is a professor and the interim department head. “I’m pleased to have someone of Dr....
Industry News
California Cattle Farm Attacked by Terrorists
published: January 14th 2012 source: KTIC
Animal rights extremists have taken credit for Sunday's attack on the largest feed yard in California where arsonists destroyed 14 trucks used to transport cattle. In an anonymous communiqué, the Animal Liberation Front indicated that - containers of accelerant were placed beneath a row of 14 trucks....
Marketing
Time To Analyze Marketing Weights Of Calves
published: January 13th 2012 by: Robert Burns source: Texas AgriLife
OVERTON – “Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year?” asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist. “It’s possible primarily as today’s high-priced corn has changed the way feedlots are doing business,” said Dr....
Industry News
USDA Announces Office Closings
published: January 12th 2012 source: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must be built to meet the evolving needs of a 21st century agricultural economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday in presenting USDA's Blueprint for Stronger Service, a plan that helps producers continue to drive America's economy by streamlining operations and cutting costs....
Industry News
Branding Draws Debate
published: January 11th 2012 by: Lisa M. Krieger source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz, California--One of the West's most enduring symbols is fading like a red-hot branding iron cools to ashen gray. With concerns over disease and global trade trumping tradition, federal regulators want ranchers to swap the old-fashioned cattle brand for electronic ear tags to quickly and reliably identify livestock....
Industry News
Agriculture Firms Adding Solar Power For Energy To Save Money And Control Costs
published: January 10th 2012 source: Conergy
Bear Creek Ranch, an affiliation of Pacific Ag Management, in Wasco, California chose Conergy’s Solar Large Projects Group as the project manager for its 1.5-acre solar energy power generation site ....
Industry News
It’s Official-Driest Year On Record In Texas
published: January 9th 2012 source: Reuters
It's official: 2011 was the driest year on record in Texas, according to the National Weather Service. It was also the second-hottest ever. That won't surprise Texans who lived through a year in which wildfires roared through the Lone Star State, cattle went thirsty and many Fourth of July fireworks shows were canceled....
Industry News
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program is seeking applicants for its new class which will begin in July
published: January 7th 2012 source: Texas AgrilLife
. TALL is a two-year leadership development program managed by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Applications for the newest class, Class XIII, are due March 15. Application forms are online at http://tall....
Industry News
McDonald’s Ads Features Farmers
published: January 6th 2012 source: KTIC
McDonald's is the latest food company to showcase the farmers and ranchers behind the food products they serve to millions daily. The advertising campaign began on Monday (Jan. 2) in showing customers where their food comes from....
Industry News
Cows Are Gamers, Now
published: January 5th 2012 source: Beef Board
The beef checkoff recently launched “Cow Chow,” an online game and video series designed to answer common questions about cattle diets. The 10-question game and corresponding videos encourage consumers to explore what cattle eat from birth to the feedyard....
Marketing
Cow Prices Predicted Higher in 2012
published: January 4th 2012 by: Dr. Darrell Peel source: Oklahoma Farm Report
OSU's Peel Predicts Higher Cattle Prices in 2012 Beef and cattle prices increased to new record levels in 2011 and are expected to push even higher in 2012- so says Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr....
Reproduction
Calving First Calf Heifers
published: January 3rd 2012 by: Rick Funston source: Montana State University
"Feeding a balanced ration the last trimester of pregnancy will decrease calving difficulty." What is the optimum pre-partum weight and condition score for first calf heifers? Many calving problems can be eliminated if heifers are of adequate size....
Industry News
PETA Wants Highway Memorial For Deceased Cows
published: January 2nd 2012 source: MSNBC
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked for permission to buy the markers, one in suburban Chicago and one northwest of Peoria. The group says the signs would pay tribute to the more than 20 cattle killed as a result of negligent driving this year....
New Products
Humane Bander Introduced
published: January 2nd 2012 source: Callicrate Banders
The U.S. company known for inventing the premiere high-tension banding castration tool on the market is now introducing a lighter, sleeker version designed to bring the same humane, user-friendly technique to newborn calves, sheep and goats....
Feed & Nutrition
Genetically Engineered Corn Facing A Resistance Issue
published: December 31st 2011 source: KTIC
One of the nation's most widely planted crops _ a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide _ may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance more quickly than scientists expected....
Production
The Uphill Battle Of Expanding Cow Numbers
published: December 30th 2011 by: Kris Ringwald source: NDSU Extension Service
Should we think about data or just ponder? That is the question. With the holiday season quickly slowing us down, now is a good time to ponder and maybe let the data rest for a bit. Most of the time, managerial decisions are driven and validated by data....
Reproduction
Post Calving Nutrient Requirements For Young Females Are Higher
published: December 29th 2011 by: Rick Ragsby, Ph.D source: University of Nebraska
The 1996 Nutrient Requirements for Beef Cattle indicates that the first-calf-females post-calving needs to consume a diet that is between 62% and 64% TDN and 10% to 11% crude protein, depending on level of milk production....
Industry News
More Young People Returning To Agriculture
published: December 27th 2011 source: KTIC
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) There are signs more people are considering a return to farming, offering the potential that a decades-long shift of people away from agriculture might be slowing or even turning around....
Industry News
Commissioner Staples Urges President To Reconsider Border Patrol Reducements By National Guard
published: December 26th 2011 source: TDA
AUSTIN — Commissioner Staples has written a letter to President Obama discouraging him from cutting the number of National Guard troops patrolling the border between Texas and Mexico. Below is a portion of the letter....
Industry News
Greetings
published: December 24th 2011
The Staff Of Southern Livestock Standard Publishing wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
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