By Stewart Truelsen A milestone in the history of the American Farm Bureau Federation was reached on May 3 when the official newspaper, FBNews, was printed and shipped by mail for the last time. In-depth coverage of agriculture-related legislative and … Continue To Report
Smith County Comm., Carthage, TN. (Feeders weighed upon arrival) Weighted Average Report for Saturday May 4, 2013 Cattle Receipts: 754 Last week: 615 Last year: 878 Trends: According to the Federal-State Market News Service; Compared to same sale one week … Continue To Report
Cattleman’s Livestock Auction Summary – Belen, NM – Friday – May 3, 2013 Receipts: 1695 Last week: 1015 Last Year: 677 Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 1.00 higher. Heifers 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, … Continue To Report
(NaturalNews) A new law proposed by the European Commission would make it illegal to “grow, reproduce or trade” any vegetable seeds that have not been “tested, approved and accepted” by a new EU bureaucracy named the “EU Plant Variety Agency.” … Continue To Report
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2013 – With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted … Continue To Report
Join us For the AgNews Report M-W-F at 6:15AM, 7:15AM, 8:15AM and 9:15AM (Texas Time) on ‘The Country Life’ part of the Old Cowhands Country-Western Radio Network. Reports will include Market Reports and news and information from around the World … Continue To Report
North Dakota State University Collegiate Farm Bureau has selected five officers for the upcoming 2013-2014 year. They are: Kimberly Klein, President; Nevada Turbiville, Vice President; Emily Wentzel, Secretary; John Breker, Treasurer; Kristi Schaffer, Recruitment Chair. “The new officers are a … Continue To Report
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – May 2, 2013 – Unusually-cold spring weather is causing new concerns for Iowa’s delayed planting season; the 2012 drought depleted the nation’s reserves making this year’s crop a crucial one for global market exports, biofuel … Continue To Report
Montana Direct Cattle Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 05/03/2013 Receipts: 0 Last Week: 0 Year Ago: 0 Compared to last week: No sales reported. Trade activity light to inactive. Demand moderate to good with increased demand for light flesh … Continue To Report
NEBRASKA DAILY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE – NEGOTIATED PURCHASES – Summary Roundup for: Thursday, 05/02/2013 Thursday trading was active on very good demand. Not enough live sales for a market trend. The last reported live sale market was on Wednesday when … Continue To Report
Kansas Direct Feeder Cattle Summary Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 05/03/2013 Receipts: 9963 Last Week: 3347 Year Ago: 2443 Compared with last week: Steers firm to 2.00 higher; heifers in a limited test firm on current delivery. A significant … Continue To Report
Courtesy American Horse Council – Joining a national initiative to increase awareness of and interest in horse-related activities, The American Horse Council announces today the launch of a new Website and social media platform, TimeToRide.com. With its design based on … Continue To Report
INDIANAPOLIS (April 29, 2013)—Indiana’s Family of Farmers (IFOF) will continue to offer grants for local communities, including a category for youth-led initiatives, to improve promotion of agriculture in the Hoosier State. This marks the third year grants of up to … Continue To Report
“We are disappointed with the events that resulted in the failure of HB 11 last night which would have provided integral funding in the form of revolving loans to projects on the State’s Water Plan. Water is critical to the … Continue To Report
The preliminary All Farm Products Index of Prices Received by Farmers in April, at 189 percent, based on 1990-1992=100, decreased 12 points (6.0 percent) from March. The Crop Index is down 21 points (8.8 percent) and the Livestock Index decreased … Continue To Report
WASHINGTON – Following today’s release of the National Research Council’s (NRC) risk assessments report on pesticides, two key Members of Congress called on four federal agencies to start over and conduct a more thorough study that more directly answers serious … Continue To Report
Barry Bushue – A strong U.S. agriculture industry depends in part on a robust array of crops grown by America’s farmers, as well as diversity in production styles. Also important is the farm bill, which helps farmers and ranchers deal … Continue To Report
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 — With a goal of uniting scientific activities across borders to feed the world, agricultural leaders from the G-8 countries will begin a two-day conference in Washington on Monday. G-8 leaders will meet to discuss the … Continue To Report
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.99 billion pounds in March, down 4 percent from the 4.17 billion pounds produced in March 2012. Beef production, at 2.04 billion pounds, was 6 percent below the previous year. Cattle … Continue To Report
Springfield, IL — (AgPR) — The InfoAg Conference is set for July 16-18, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. InfoAg is the premier conference on precision ag technology and its practical applications. Last InfoAg attendance topped 730 crop … Continue To Report
H. Scott Hurd, DVM, Ph.D – There are many pressures on livestock farmers today. Many of these pressures are not the typical economic and resource challenges faced by all businesses, but additional political pressures related to antibiotic use in food … Continue To Report
Buffalo- Buffalo Livestock Market Monthly Sheep and Goat Auction for 04-23-13 Receipts: 934 Last Month: 909 Last Year: 744 Supply and demand was moderate. The supply included 46 percent slaughter and feeder lambs; 6 percent slaughter ewes and bucks; 11 … Continue To Report
Georgia Cattle Auctions Daily Summary Georgia Cattle Auctions Held Tuesday Apr 23, 2013. Cattle auctions at Dixie (913) Franklin Co. (787), Lanier (282), Pulaski Co (300) and Thomas Co (400). Receipts Tuesday 2,682 week ago 3,207 and year ago 2,727. … Continue To Report
Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City, OK. Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for the week of 04/22/2013 Receipts This Week: 7521 Last Week: 10,117 Last Year: 9849 Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher. … Continue To Report
Alabama Auctions Daily Summary Alabama livestock auctions that were held Tuesday April 23, 2013. Cattle Receipts: 2,706 Last Week: 2,788 Last Year: 3,505 Compared to a week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. All feeder classes sold steady … Continue To Report