The January Prices Received Index (Agricultural Production), at 99, based on 2011=100, decreased 2 points (2.0 percent) from December. At 83, the January Crop Production Index is unchanged. At 123, the Livestock Production Index decreased 4 points (3.2 percent). Producers … Continue To Report
By Dr. Steve Savage – Pests are nothing new: They have often disrupted agriculture in the past. However, two unique aspects of our times exacerbate such risks. With ever-increasing global travel and commerce, new exotic pathogens, weeds and insects are … Continue To Report
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – By Ted Harbin – Clay Eckert appears to be the typical freshman at Hutchinson (Kan.) High School. He is active, possibly more than many 15-year-olds. Instead of spending his off time playing video games, the young … Continue To Report
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report. This report is a recommendation to the Secretaries as they develop the 2015 Dietary Guidelines … Continue To Report
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) was very pleased to learn of the tentative agreement on a new West Coast port labor contract that was reached Friday evening. Since we began to see increasing congestion in the West Coast ports … Continue To Report
AUSTIN – (Feb. 17, 2015) For the week ending Feb. 14, 2015, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices steady to strong, ranging from $3 to $20 higher per hundredweight (cwt). Texas weekly direct feeder cattle sales continued to be steady … Continue To Report
Fort Worth, Texas – Courtesy TSCRA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released their 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC) report, which recommends that Americans consume … Continue To Report
Canadian Livestock Prices and Federal Inspected Slaughter Figures Info for Week Ending February 13, 2015 Area: Alberta Direct Sales, 4% Shrink Slaughter Steers, mostly Select 1-2, 1000-1200 lbs No Quote Slaughter Heifers, mostly Select 1-2, 850-1050 lbs No Quote Area: … Continue To Report
Central U.S. Daily Direct Feedlot Slaughter Cattle Report as of 11:50 am Today’s Reported Sales Volume: 2,500 Today’s Estimated Sales Volume: 6,000 Trading is limited in Nebraska Friday morning on light demand. Scattered sales have traded at 160.00 live, and … Continue To Report
Green County FFA MembersNearly 200 high school juniors from across Wisconsin plan to attend the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids, February 20-21. “The Wisconsin Farm Bureau takes pride in hosting this special event with the FFA … Continue To Report
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Director of Agriculture Richard Fordyce announced that 21 youth groups from across Missouri were awarded grants from the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Building Our American Communities grant program today. Eleven local chapters of the National … Continue To Report
U.S. Federally Inspected Slaughter By Region Week Ending 02/07/2015 ——————————————————————————– Standard Cattle Calves federal ——————————————————————- regions Total Dairy Other Total 1/ Steers Heifers cows cows Bulls ——————————————————————————– 1,000 head 1 0.3 0.1 0.1 (D) (D) (D) 0.1 2 1.1 0.3 … Continue To Report
By Stewart Truelsen – A demographic study of farming and ranching in Wyoming forecasts there will be no operators under the age of 35 by the year 2033. The study in Rangelands, a publication of the Society for Range Management, … Continue To Report
Washington, D.C.- Courtesy AHC – Twenty “Host” stables that submitted plans to produce events reaching out to newcomers from January to April 1, 2015, will receive grants from Time to Ride. This is another example of how the American horse … Continue To Report
San Antonio, TX: Cattle producers were reassured; they are raising a product that is essential for a healthy diet. Investigative journalist Nina Teicholz spoke to American National CattleWomen (ANCW) members and guests at the ANCW General Membership Meeting at the … Continue To Report
San Antonio, Texas: During the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention, Dr. Kenneth and Caroline McDonald Eng Foundation generously awarded Dr. Sara Linneen, Ph.D. with a $15,000 grant. The Dr. Kenneth & Caroline McDonald Eng Foundation was established in memory and as … Continue To Report
Fort Worth, Texas – Courtesy TSCRA – A Denver City, Texas man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal offense of theft of livestock after he lied to a federal agent claiming ownership of cattle that were not his. Texas … Continue To Report
San Antonio, Tex.-Melanie Fowle has been elected the 64th President of the American National CattleWomen, Inc. (ANCW) during the organization’s 2015 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Tex. ANCW is an alliance for women who support and promote the beef industry. … Continue To Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from state cattle associations or general farm organizations that want to be certified as eligible to nominate beef, dairy or veal producers to the Cattlemen’s Beef … Continue To Report
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is giving 30 high school students representing 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, as well as farm families, throughout Missouri the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through the 2015 Missouri Agribusiness … Continue To Report