Smith Demands Answers from EPA Over Aerial Surveillance of Nebraska Livestock Operations
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Lee Terry (R-NE) and Sens. Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson inquiring about the EPA’s use of aerial surveillance of livestock operations in Nebraska.
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Bred Heifer Mythology
Shan Ingram
HeiferPro
Most cow-calf producers believe three myths associated with the development of heifers into cows. I will discuss them briefly in this article.
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Cattle producers may need to plan for a drought again
FarmTalk
Parsons, Kansas — Arkansas cattlemen may need to prepare for another year of drought, said Tom Troxel, associate head-animal science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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Biosolids Pump Up Pasture Fertility at a Fraction of the Cost
Boyd Kidwell
Progressive Farmer
These are interesting days in the beef business. Cattle prices are at record levels, but expenses are sky-high and rising. What if there was a way to cut those costs, especially fertilizer?
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To cull or not to cull?
Dan Murphy
Drovers
Few animals worldwide are as iconic as the kangaroo. As a first-time visitor Australia years ago, I can testify that one of the most sought-after encounters I wanted to experience was a chance to see these unique marsupials in the wild.
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Recipe For Low-Input Heifers
Gayle Smith
With beef cattle numbers down, input costs rising, and calf prices at record highs, specialists are seeking ways to replace those valuable cows at an economical cost.
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Finding Efficiency With Forages
Kindra Gordon
Angus Journal
Today’s U.S. beef industry is certainly in unchartered territory. Cattle prices are at historical highs, but so are production costs. Because of this, Jeff Geider, director of the Institute of Ranch Management at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, says, “Higher prices for livestock will not guarantee profitability. It all depends on what it cost to produce them.”
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Angus Genetics Inc. Names New Genetic Systems Director
AgriMarketing
Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) has announced its newest employee, Genetic Systems Director Brian Brigham. Brigham will be working on a wide array of AGI projects, including new-trait development, genomic research and data collection systems.
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AgriLife Research study focuses on feeding beef steers with algae co-products
Southwest Farm Press
Algae typically isn’t associated with cattle feed, but a Texas AgriLife Research scientist and graduate student have found some interesting results that may change this mindset during their three-phased study.
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Nebraska State Fair to salute beef industry
The Imperial Republican
The Nebraska State Fair Open Beef Cattle Breed Shows, which are a highlight of the fair, will be judged Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 29 and 30, in the livestock arena on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds.
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