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U.S. House appoints farm bill conferees
The House and Senate have both named their members who will conference the new farm bill.
Coalition launches pilot project to improve beef
McDonald’s USA, Tyson Foods, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Beef Marketing Group and Golden State Foods announced the two-year pilot research project.
Creep feeding gives needed nutrients for nursing foals
STILLWATER, Okla. — A nursing foal’s nutritional requirements will exceed the mare’s ability to supply nutrients to the foal a few months after birth, making creep feeding a good way to get the young horse off on the right hoof. Dave Freeman, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist, said many foals allowed access to
Beef cattle numbers causing concern
Livestock marketing specialist predicts significant reduction in cattle slaughter in 2011. STILLWATER, Okla. — Declining beef inventories are causing some in the U.S. cattle industry to wonder how beef production can be maintained. The numbers tell the tale — America’s cattle industry has effectively been turning fewer cattle into more pounds of beef. Lowest since
Beef exports help US cattle markets
Beef exports continue to support U.S. cattle and beef markets thanks to six strong major markets plus a number of smaller markets.
How will winter storms affect cattle markets?
STILLWATER, Okla. — Virtually all sectors of cattle and beef markets have been affected by two major winter storms that hit a week apart in February, leading producers to scramble to care for animals and maintain production. “Significant snowfall and record low temperatures, especially with the wind chills, have disrupted markets and pushed both cattle
Federation of State Beef Councils adopts charter, elects new leaders
DENVER — The Federation of State Beef Councils recently adopted a charter detailing its financial and decision-making independence from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The approval was among several business actions the Federation took during the NCBA and Cattlemen’s Beef board joint board meeting, marking the conclusion of the cattle industry’s 2011 annual convention, held
Horse breeders should analyze broodmare reproductive efficiency
STILLWATER, Okla. — If a horse farm experiences low conception or foaling rates, it is likely that some step in breeding management is the cause rather than the breeding efficiency of the mare. “To promote good conception and foaling rates, the horse breeder first must identify the farm’s efficiency status and compare it to a
Ohio Ayrshire sale averages $1,444
COLUMBUS – The 2007 Ohio Ayrshire Spring Expo Sale lived up to its reputation as one of the top Ayrshire sales in the United States.
Farm and Food File: Listen up, hired hands in Congress
How do you explain Congress’ public approval rating of only 9 percent and still not one hint of any change in the collective behavior that has made the institution and its members as popular as chickenpox?
