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HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- TIME TO PATCH THE ROOF

By every reckoning, 2012 is going to be one of those years when cow-calf producers will have the economic opportunity to fix what needs fixing, be it genetics, management, facilities and whatnot.

9 Jan 2012, 12:13 pm | click here to view more

BLACK INK -- COMMON GROUND

They say it takes every kinds to make the world, and the adage is every about people. Look around the mall, watch TV or check out the Internet and you find ready evidence of the individuality of individuals.

9 Jan 2012, 12:13 pm | click here to view more

Where's the beef? Cattle inventory falls

The U.S. cattle inventory fell to the smallest size in 60 years as of Jan. 1, dropping more than expected, after a drought in the southern U.S. scorched pastures, spurring ranchers to shrink herds. Beef and dairy farmers held 90.77 million head of cattle as the year began, down 2.1 percent from a year earlier, the Agriculture Department said Friday.

28 Jan 2012, 12:52 am | click here to view more

Cattle inventory for Texas lowest since 1960

Historic drought conditions took a toll on the Texas cow herd in 2011 as more than 150,000 head left the state for greener pastures – three times more than the 45,000 recorded in 2010, according to a

27 Jan 2012, 5:39 pm | click here to view more

U.S. Cattle Herd Falls to Smallest Since 1952 as Drought Destroys Pastures

U.S. cattle inventories fell to the lowest in 60 years after a drought in the South scorched pastures, prompting ranchers to shrink herds.

27 Jan 2012, 5:24 pm | click here to view more

Report: Nation's cattle herd continues decline

WICHITA, Kan.—The nation's cattle herd has shrunk to its smallest size in 50 years amid a brutal drought in the Southwest that shriveled pastures and drove hay prices to record levels, a new report said Friday.

27 Jan 2012, 4:33 pm | click here to view more

Report: Nation's cattle herd smallest in 50 years

27 Jan 2012, 4:27 pm | click here to view more

Cattle Ranchers Worry About U.S.D.A. Proposal for Ear Tags Instead of Branding

The U.S.D.A. has proposed rules that every cattle moving across state lines must wear ear tags for identification, but some fans of branding say they are unlikely to give up the practice.

27 Jan 2012, 1:55 am | click here to view more

Cattle Herd Drop to 1958 Low Boosting Cost for McDonald’s, Tyson

Ranchers held 91.24 million head of cattle as of Jan. 1, down 1.5 percent from a year earlier, according to the average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News. That would be the smallest since Dwight Eisenhower was president.

27 Jan 2012, 12:09 pm | click here to view more

Cattle exhibitor with MS makes a triumphant return

After a 25-year absence because of his illnesses, a Richardson man is glad just to be back in the arena.

27 Jan 2012, 11:44 pm | click here to view more

ADAMS RANCH 33RD ANNUAL SALE AVERAGES $3,100

Adams Ranch held their 33rd Annual Cattle Sale on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the home ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla.

25 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

SOUTHEASTERN CATTLE PRODUCERS COULD MAKE MONEY WITH STOCKERS

“Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year?” asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist.

25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more

REPOPULATION AFTER DROUGHT SPAWNS NEW RULES

Looking into the future has always been somewhat tricky in the beef business. Far sighted visions or crystal ball predictions stemming around what next year's calf crop is going to look like or where future prices will be are often put on hold by more immediate tasks at hand. Planning ahead can often be tied to the immediacy of mom Nature.

25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more

WATER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENT FOR CATTLE

Many producers take water for granted. They have ponds in many pastures or they make sure the float valve in the metal stock tank is working properly, keeping the tank full. But what happens if the pond is low or dry or if the flow to the stock tank is interrupted?

24 Jan 2012, 4:26 pm | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- WHAT'LL YOU HAVE?

Did you read where scientists have been successful in implanting human genes into cows? This is no joke. It seems that scientists wanted to make cow's milk more like human milk so that soccer moms will never have to be inconvenienced to nurse their young.

24 Jan 2012, 4:25 pm | click here to view more

Cattle Rally to Record, Signal Higher Beef Costs for McDonald’s

Cattle prices surged to a record for the sixth time this month on mounting signs that demand for U.S. beef will exceed output, eroding inventories and signaling higher costs for restaurants including McDonald’s Corp.

24 Jan 2012, 3:46 pm | click here to view more

Cattle Rally to Record as Supply May Trail Demand; Hogs Decline

Cattle futures surged to a record for the sixth time this month on mounting signs that demand for U.S. beef will exceed production, further eroding inventories. Hog prices slipped.

24 Jan 2012, 3:00 pm | click here to view more

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Lonnie Johnson had plenty of phobias if you paid close attention, or if you'd known him since he was a kid like Hooter and the gang had.

23 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT SCOURS IN CALVES

Many ranchers experience a few cases of diarrhea in young calves, and some years are worse than others. Scours can be caused by certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.

23 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

I AM ANGUS AIRS TONIGHT AT 6 PM CENTRAL ON RFD-TV

A special Christmas edition of the American Angus Association®'s popular I Am Angus television series will air at a new time, Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Central) on RFD-TV.

19 Dec 2011, 12:04 pm | click here to view more

STUDY CONFIRMS BEEF'S ROLE IN A HEART-HEALTHY DIET

In a first of its nice study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels.

18 Jan 2012, 5:33 pm | click here to view more

SOUTHERN CONNECTION CHAROLAIS SALE AVERAGES $2,286

The Southern Connection Charolais Sale was held October 22, 2011, in Calhoun, GA.

17 Jan 2012, 5:00 pm | click here to view more

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN FEED NOT AS CLEARLY DEFINED

Over the last few weeks we've been discussing supplementation basics and economics – and how these can be applied by the cattle producer. Up to this point we have largely focused on meeting the protein needs of the animal, the different forms and some of the costs.

16 Dec 2011, 10:45 am | click here to view more

BUSINESS PLAN IS CRUCIAL TO AVOID IRS PENALTIES

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kahla of Tomball, Texas were denied farm deductions of $2,658,774 for their cattle and deer ranches, even though Mr. Kahla was knowledgeable about livestock farming and was highly successful in other businesses. They owned 300 head of cattle.

14 Dec 2011, 5:24 pm | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- CATTLE ON A CLOUD

“What are you doing here?” I asked a farmer neighbor who looked as out of place sitting by himself at the auction market cafe as a Nevada cowpoke at the opera. He made his living farming but kept a fancy herd of cattle on his more marginal ground.