…region didn’t get a drop of rain in October. It wasn’t just field crops that were hurt. Some cattle farmers were forced to sell some of their herd because they…
Debt-To-Asset Ratios Projected to Climb 13%
…into a similar spiral seen in the 1980s. 2016 was a challenge, whether producers grew crops, milked cows, or fed beef cattle. Farmers pulled back on inputs where they could,…
The Western View: Excuse me, Mr Trump
…So the confrontation is building. The environmentalists have pretty much had their way the last 40 years. They’ve stopped dams from being built, kicked the cattle out of the forests,…
U.S. Scores Big WTO Win Against Indonesian Agricultural Trade Restrictions
…that already totaled nearly $115 million in 2015. U.S. agricultural exports affected by Indonesia’s restrictions include apples, grapes, oranges, potatoes, onions, flowers, juices, cattle, beef and poultry. Indonesia can appeal…
Agri View: How Was Your Meat Raised
…the report said flat out that grass fed beef is not as tasty as grain fed. Well now that has been the opinion of most people since raising cattle on…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of 39 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. All 39 appointees will serve 3-year terms. Newly appointed members representing cattle…
NCBA Applauds USTR for Defending U.S. Beef from European Mistreatment
…unfair treatment of U.S. beef. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Tracy Brunner applauds USTR Ambassador Michael Froman for standing up for the U.S. beef industry and taking action in defense…
Combs a Surprise Potential Ag Secretary Nominee
…meet with Pence or Trump since North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp on December 2. Combs grew up on a west Texas cattle ranch, but some are questioning her fit…
Canada Releases Six Ranches Under Quarantine for Bovine TB
…mostly in southeastern Alberta and a few in southwestern Saskatchewan — covering about 26,000 cattle. That figure includes 18 premises where cattle are confirmed to have been exposed to one…
Ag Groups React to Proposed GIPSA Rules
…rules are especially troubling to the cattle industry,” said Brunner. “As we have consistently stated, if adopted, this rulemaking will drastically limit the way our producers can market cattle and…
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…10,000 cattle after five cattle tested positive for bovine TB. Canada’s agriculture minister announced this week Canada has approved $16.7 million to assist ranchers impacted by the outbreak. Meat industry…
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
…U.S. cattle industry will build due to a 13 percent tariff differential in Australia’s favor in a billion-dollar market, being Japan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…pendulum as it heads to the right. Then there’s Governor Brown’s new effort to reduce gas emissions from cattle. These new rules have stirred up discussion around the country, as…
USCA Urges Action on Farmer Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association sent letters this week to the current and incoming Administrations regarding the associations near and long-term priorities. USCA issued an immediate request to President Barack…