This section carries the latest in industry news from our cattle associations, government agencies, and other sources as it pertains to the cattle industry and livestock industry as a whole. If it is news that relates to the beef cow or ranches in Texas and other states, then you will find it at southernlivestock.com.
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Sponsors are needed in order for the Southern Showcase to be held. There are a number of different levels of sponsorship. Please visit texassimmental/simbrah.com to see more information on sponsorships and how to contribute....
The Rio Grande Valley Beef Improvement Asso-ciation is planning an online sale March 20-23 on www.cattleinmotion.com. A number of Simbrah bulls will sell whch are some of the high grading bulls coming off the recent test....
The Alamo City group has announced that their spring sale will be held March 22-23rd. The sale will be online through www.cattleinmotion.com. For additional information contact Roy Baring at 210/867-6650....
Six newcomers have won election to the American Simmental As-sociation Board of Trus-tees: Brandon Callis, Min-co, Oklahoma; Tim Clark, Turtle Lake, North Da-kota; Chad Cook, Walsh, Colorado; Victor Guerra, Linn, Texas; Chris Ivie, Summertown, Tennessee; and Doug Parke, Paris, Kentucky....
The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show is scheduled for March and will include junior Simbrah events. For more information, deadlines and schedule visit rgvls.com for the latest on scheduling. ***
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