Baxter Black, DVM: BLACK CATTLE, WHITE BEARS
My friend and utility consultant, Stevo, often points out the obvious in a sea of obfuscating shrapnel.
Baxter Black, DVM: BLACK CATTLE, WHITE BEARS
My friend and utility consultant, Stevo, often points out the obvious in a sea of obfuscating shrapnel.
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Tips for making good hay
Ken Olson
Tri State Livestock News
As I traveled around western South Dakota the last few days, there is a lot of first-cutting hay being cut. It seems early, but everything has been two to three weeks early because of the warm, dry spring across most of the Northern Plains.
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Stocker and Feedlot Margins: A Study in Contrasts
Dr. Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist
TSCRA
The stocker and feedlot sectors provide a dramatic contrast in the economics of two beef industry sectors. While the stocker sector sees opportunities with strong values for forage-based gains, the feedlot sector is under increasing pressure as limited feeder cattle supplies, high feed prices and excess capacity combine to result in severe feedlot losses.
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To fix the climate, take meat off the menu
Matthew Hollister
The Washington Post
Editor’s note: Stories of this ilk are included in the blog to inform those in our industry how agriculture is being presented to and perceived by the public.
More than 50,000 U.N. officials, scientists, environmental advocates and a few heads of state will gather this coming week in Rio de Janeiro for a conference on sustainable development.
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Carnivores for Climate Change
John Hinderaker
Powerline
. . .Thankfully, hardly anyone is silly enough to believe that humanity can regulate the Earth’s climate by eating tofu instead of bacon. Still, next time you are in a restaurant, it might be fun to order a 32-ounce Porterhouse. In addition to all the usual reasons, you will be defying some of the world’s most obnoxious busybodies.
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US dryness starting to erode cattle prices – USDA
AgriMoney
The US Department of Agriculture heightened concerns over the impact of dryness on cattle markets, blaming renewed fears for pasture conditions for "causing consternation" among ranchers and eroding prices.
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Merck Animal Health Introduces Zuprevo For BRD
Prairie Farmer
On June 15 Merck Animal Health introduces a new BRD treatment and control antimicrobial which its data shows has great promise to help battle the shipping fever complex, a key animal health challenge.
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Governor Plays Cowboy For Day
Southwest Florida Online
Continuing his focus on job creation and promoting Florida’s agriculture industry, Governor Rick Scott spent his tenth ‘Let’s Get to Work’ Day as a ranch hand with the Williamson Cattle Company in Okeechobee.
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‘Pure Beef’ by Lynne Curry ruminates on the virtues of grass-fed meat
The Oregonian
Lynne Curry, a Foodday contributor, is a writer and chef living in eastern Oregon cattle country. Her new book, "Pure Beef: An Essential Guide to Artisan Meat With Recipes for Every Cut," is about the benefits of grass-fed beef and its ranching, processing and cooking.
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