There were a variety of reasons why 2013 was a good year for cattle producers. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Beef Industry Should Focus on Consumer
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report This year’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College will take place February 3rd and 4th during the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA…
Not Everyone in Beef Industry Making Big Profits
Cattle and beef prices may be very high, but profits are still hard to come by in much of the beef business. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download…
The Cow Who Stole Christmas
…are still many markets that restrict the range of U.S. beef products allowed and limit the age of eligible cattle. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
U.S. Cattle Herd Shrinking
The U.S. cattle herd is still shrinking and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report is one symptom of that shrinkage. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Cattle Feedlot Inventories Approaching Record Lows
The U.S. cattle herd is still shrinking and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report is one symptom of that shrinkage. USDA’s Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam reporting. Click to Open…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…“And the reduced paperwork associated with the microloan helps expedite the process for everyone. This year, we funded operations ranging from small cattle ranches to innovative irrigation systems to organic…
2014 Projections for Cattle
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Cattle Futures Close Higher Monday
Cattle futures closed a bit higher Monday after being under pressure last Friday. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Cattle on Feed Report
Sabrina Hill has the state and national cattle on feed reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Series: Early Weaning Helps Cattle in Drought
Cattle producers in areas of long-term drought can use early weaning of calves as an option to ensure health, and keep the herd viable. Rod Bain has the story. Click…
Beef Packers Could Face Shortages
The nation’s cattle feedlots have faced a financial squeeze for many months, and beef packers may soon find themselves in the same boat. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open…
South Dakota Recovers from Blizzard
Efforts continue with recovery by some South Dakota cattle producers impacted by a blizzard earlier this month. Rod Bain has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Announces Cancellation and Postponement of Selected Reports Impacted by the Lapse in Federal Funding
…The next scheduled release for these reports is November 8, 2013. Additionally, NASS’s Crop Progress reports scheduled for October 7th and 15th are cancelled. NASS’s Cattle on Feed and Peanut…