Kevin Kester California cattleman Kevin Kester tells us what he’s going through as he tries to keep his business alive during the drought. Cattle Rancher Holds On During Drought Kevin…
California Cattle on Feed / Commercial Slaughter / Quarterly Milk Production Report
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in California feedlots totaled 435,000 head on July 1, 2014, the same as last month, and 16 percent lower than July 2013. During…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…straw will make it a nutritious cattle food. Two problems solved. Nader will introduce producers to this new way to get through the drought at a meeting from 9 a.m….
Tulare County Crop Report Shows Increases
…in value. Grapes came in second, at $984 million, followed by oranges, cattle and calves, then pistachios. Tulare County’s total crop and livestock value was more than $7,800,000,000. This is…
Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force
…cattle health programs. The vacancy is for one member representing the cattle research/extension sector. Individuals interested in this CHATF appointment should send a brief resume by July 18, 2014 addressed…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…point (0.8 percent). Producers received lower prices for hogs, milk, eggs, and cattle. Prices were higher for broilers, oranges and strawberries. In addition to prices, the overall index is also…
CA Beef Producers on Chipotle’s Plans to Import Beef
Following Chipotle’s official statement regarding plans to import Australian grass-fed beef as part of its Food With Integrity and Responsibly Raise Beef standards – U.S. cattle producers and industry leaders…
Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef
…and beef products, consistent with access prior to December 2003. The new terms become effective today, June17, 2014. Previously, only deboned beef from all cattle and certain bone-in beef from…
Cotton Producers to Examine Montana Agricultural Operations
…On the 24th, the groups will visit Gateway Simmental, LLC, in Lewiston for a presentation on continuous crop winter and spring wheat, irrigated/dryland hay, and Simmental cattle. They will travel…
California Cattle on Feed Down
…STATES CATTLE ON FEED DOWN 1 PERCENT Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.6…
Modified-Live Virus Vaccines for Cattle
Cattle producers, are you using modified-live virus vaccines? Hear why one veterinarian says they are the best choice for keeping cattle healthy. Vaccines for Cattle Veterinarian Dr. Tim Dawson says…
Cattle Group Pleased With Livestock Disaster Assistance Implementation
Bain A member of a leading cattle organization is impressed with the speed of implementation of a Farm Bill disaster assistance program. Rod Bain reports. Cattle Group Pleased…
How Low Can Cattle Numbers Go? How High Can Prices Go?
Crawford We could see extremely high cattle and beef prices become the new normal, at least for the next couple of years. Gary Crawford has the report. How Low…
United States Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
…cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 385,000, 600-699 pounds were 255,000, 700-799 pounds were 396,000, and 800 pounds and greater were 600,000. Marketing’s of fed cattle during…