4TH ANNUAL DUCK RIVER ANGUS CLASSIC

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:12:30 -0600

The Duck River Angus Classic Sale was held in Columbia, Tennessee, October 15, 2011.

ADVANCES SAVE ON WASTED FEED COSTS AND TIME

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:10:44 -0600

Drought conditions in regions throughout North America have placed a great deal of pressure on cattle ranchers and dairy farmers, particularly in regards to the cost and availability of hay this winter. In many areas they are faced with a pressing choice: either stretch existing supplies of hay or supplement with additional hay purchased on the open market at inflated prices due to the shortages.

BEEF MUST WIN, PLACE, AND SHOW

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:06:23 -0600

Chefs and quality-focused ranchers are a lot alike, where keeping customers satisfied helps win the daily race for business profits. Chef Brad Cornwall bets the same trifecta with those ranchers: demand, profitability, consistency.

MINERAL MANAGEMENT KEY TO KEEPING CATTLE HEALTHY

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:05:41 -0600

Beef producers shouldn't overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan, according to a Purdue Extension specialist.

PROPER VACCINATIONS CAN PROTECT CALVES UNTIL WEANING

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:28:33 -0600

Newborn calves gain temporary (passive) immunity from disease when they ingest colostrum from the dam—since this “first milk” contains maternal antibodies. After a few weeks or months this temporary protection begins to wane, however, and calves must build their own immunities. Vaccinating calves at the proper time can help protect them until weaning age.

BLACK INK -- THE DYNAMIC DUO

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:27:49 -0600

True or false: To get past a fork in the road, you have to choose between turning left or right. Okay, that's true. Some things really are—as the song goes—“black or white, one way or another.”

ADAMS RANCH 33RD ANNUAL SALE AVERAGES $3,100

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:44:47 -0600

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

REPOPULATION AFTER DROUGHT SPAWNS NEW RULES

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:43:53 -0600

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 Mother Nature.

SOUTHEASTERN CATTLE PRODUCERS COULD MAKE MONEY WITH STOCKERS

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:43:06 -0600

“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.

WATER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENT FOR CATTLE

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:26:22 -0600

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?

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

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:25:45 -0600

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.

TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT SCOURS IN CALVES

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:44:41 -0600

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.

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

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:44:01 -0600

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.

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:33:09 -0600

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

SOUTHERN CONNECTION CHAROLAIS SALE AVERAGES $2,286

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:00:23 -0600

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

IT'S THE PITTS -- FROM LEEUARY TO PITTSTOBER

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:51:59 -0600

Whenever I get the much-appreciated free calendars at the start of every year there are a few months I'd like to tear out right then and there and be done with them. Sadly, I have to go through the process of living through these much-dreaded months.