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…
No Disaster Assistance Without Farm Bill
While the totals are not in yet, a large number of cattle may have been lost in last weekend’s snowstorms in South Dakota. This brings up the fact there is…
Californian Named Beef Ambassador
…national beef promotion and education competition, youth across the nation learn about beef and the beef industry with support from state CattleWomen and Cattlemen’s associations and state beef councils. The…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…ranking second in the top ten commodities by cash receipts. Here are California’s top ten commodities for 2012: Milk Grapes Almonds Greenhouse/nursery crops Cattle and calves Strawberries Lettuce Walnuts Hay…
California Agriculture Headlines
…destruction coming out of the Rim Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada. Cattle ranchers are reporting loss of cattle in the blaze. So far, they’re not able to tell how…
California Pastures Remain Poor
…activity. Agriculture department livestock analyst Shayle Shagum says the new cattle on feed report surprised a lot of people, especial the low numbers of cattle that were placed into feed…