Technology is being deployed throughout the agricultural sector at an exponentially-increasing pace. Applications of precision agricultural techniques and devices abound when it comes to crop production. Billy Cook, senior vice president ...
Area beef producers should make plans to attend the first annual Three-State Beef Conference Jan. 14, 15 and 16, 2014 with locations in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. Topics and speakers for the conference include: "Cover Crops for ...
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The cold blast we had in December makes us think there is more cold weather ahead. When feeding cows we need to consider the effect of weather conditions. Dr. Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist, offers ...
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures Mar. corn closed at $4.20 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 cents Jan. soybeans closed at $12.87, down 25 and 1/2 cents Jan. soybean meal closed at $423.80, down $13.90 Jan. soybean oil closed at 38.51, ...
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In 2014, we'll hear precious little about food safety from the federal government that will truly be new. For sure the White House has decisions to make on everything from poultry inspections to whom to nominate as the next Under Secretary ...
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Retail beef prices are at record-high levels as 2013 comes to a close, which, normally, might be a signal that demand for beef is headed (or will soon be) south. However, there's great encouragement in the latest beef demand index put ...
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Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a voluntary program that is available to cattle producers throughout the country and gives guidelines on production and management. Practices taught through BQA certification classes promote management ...
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Prices for calves, feeder cattle and finished cattle have set some new records this fall and early winter. A combination of circumstances has precipitated these historic prices. There is currently a lot of cautious optimism on the part of ...
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The ban on U.S. pork and beef exports to Russia over ractopamine is costly for American producers, but not as much as was recently reported by the U.S. Ambassador. U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul told a Moscow business newspaper ...
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Diversifying palates and a focus on health in North America are driving increased demand for a range of "atypical meats" at the dinner table, according to global market research organisation Nielsen. In the year to 29 June 2012, sales of ...
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Cattle in packing plants are showing signs of lameness, sprouting welfare issues around beta-agonist intake. This issue was first brought to attention when Lilly Edwards-Calloway from JBS showed a video of lame, stiff-gaited cattle at the ...
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Beef cattle producers who want boost their profit potential and become more competitive in the cattle industry can learn how by attending the 2014 Ohio Beef Cattle School series Jan. 28, Feb. 18 and March 11, 2014, taught by experts from ...
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A Monday evening fire at Cargill's beef packing plant in Dodge City caused a temporary shutdown of operations. The plant is expected to resume operations in full on Monday. USDA says there were 445 million pounds of beef in cold storage ...
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It is already time to start thinking about and planning for calving season. Planning ahead and being prepared can help increase the chances of success. You can begin by asking yourself two simple questions. Are my cows ready for calving? Am ...
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Soybeans closed higher Friday. DTN cites buying late in the session, the result of USDA's bullish export sales figures for soybeans. That may have been even more bullish, except for a general distrust of USDA's estimates, and of China's ...
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