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The Gross Domestic Product report for the 3rd quarter showed US economic growth rising a brisk 3.5 percent. The data was over expectations and the best showing in two years.

9 Nov 2009, 4:01 pm | click here to view more

HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- WAITING FOR THE ECONOMIC SUN

“Net returns have been pressured again in 2009, as input costs remain rather high compared to historical norms while calf prices have struggled,” say analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information middle (LMIC). “Calf prices are forecast to be slightly higher in the fourth quarter of this year than in 2008, however for the year, calf prices will still be the lowest since 2003.”

9 Nov 2009, 4:00 pm | click here to view more

Garrett announces bid for House 73 (Dallas County News)

Julian Garrett of rural Indianola announced Friday that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for Iowa home District 73 in the 2010 elections. Speaking to a big, enthusiastic group at the Northside Café in Winterset, Garrett declared that he is “both a fiscal and social conservative”, and he said he “will not join any discussion about which the Republican Party should emphasize.”

21 Nov 2009, 9:25 am | click here to view more

When calves grow too large in the womb (uniprotokolle)

For a long time an increased growth of calves in the womb and associated consequences generated severe problems for breeders and scientists. Furthermore, many studies had proven that prenatal growth of mammals in the womb had significant consequences on life after birth.

20 Nov 2009, 5:46 am | click here to view more

PROTECTING YOUNG BUCKS INCREASES HERD POTENTIAL

Mississippi State University research has found that protecting young bucks improves herd health and creates a better hunting experience.

20 Nov 2009, 2:44 pm | click here to view more

Southern Cattle Company...A Dream Has Come True (Jackson County Times)

This local cattle farm is becoming a nationally recognized premier developer of improved breeding stock for the beef cattle industry. By Sid Riley Jackson County is blessed to have one of the most successful cattle breeding operations in the nation located within its boundaries. The giant red barn and neatly manicured fields which you pass on Highway 231 about five miles south of Campbellton at ...

19 Nov 2009, 4:27 pm | click here to view more

Pilot was off course before fatal crash, report says (The Canton Repository)

A Summit County businessman who died when his airplane crashed last December was off course as he approached Akron-Canton Airport. A factual report on the accident has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board, and a final ruling is expected before January.

18 Nov 2009, 8:55 pm | click here to view more

GRID PREMIUMS SHOW BENEFITS OF VALUE-BASED MARKETING

When you receive a bonus on grid cattle, sometimes it's easier to count your blessings than to ask why.

17 Nov 2009, 4:03 pm | click here to view more

AUGUST PORK AND BEEF EXPORTS DOWN FROM 2008

While selected markets performed very well, the global pace of U.S. pork and beef exports lost ground in August compared to 2008, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

17 Nov 2009, 4:02 pm | click here to view more

please bare with us .. major site upgrade in progress! (My Village Stokenewington)

You enter this grand dining room via a very smart bar, full of City types on dates. The room itself has a very high ceiling and generously spaced tables. On this silent Tuesday in January there were in fact only a handful of diners.

17 Nov 2009, 10:59 pm | click here to view more

Photos show MD of Foothills’ rural character (Okotoks Western Wheel)

Call it luck, skill or timing. It took a little of each for Millarville-area rancher Elaine Hutchings to win the MD of Foothills’ rural character photo contest.

16 Nov 2009, 7:41 pm | click here to view more

Welshpool Charolais sell to 8300gns top (Farmers Weekly Interactive)

Commercial calf producers were busy spending their income from recent suckled calf sales at Welshpool last week when Charolais sold to a top price of 8300gns at the town's new market.

16 Nov 2009, 6:28 am | click here to view more

Ashover (Derbyshire Times)

KNEELER: Staff at Foxwood School have presented a needlework kneeler to every Saints Church, Ashover, in memory of their former teacher and priest, the Rev Lawrence Smith, who died earlier this year at the age of 85.

16 Nov 2009, 5:48 pm | click here to view more

DEMAND FOR CAB HAS HELD UP WELL

When times are lean, sales of luxury items are typically the first to fall off. However, when it comes to beef, it appears that consumer demand for the higher quality and pricier Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand held up better than that for USDA Choice or lower grade beef.

16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more

BEEF INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE FEED-EFFICIENCY DATA

Feed accounts for 65 percent to 80 percent of total beef-production costs. With grain prices at their highest levels ever, finding a way to lower those costs is important to cattle producers.

16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more

Livestock markets (The Victoria Advocate)

BEEVILLE

14 Nov 2009, 3:39 pm | click here to view more

RESEARCH PAPER LOOKS AT UPSWING IN QUALITY GRADES

Three years ago, a 30-year decline in beef quality grades was apparent, with only half of fed cattle grading USDA Choice. The Choice/Select spread hit record highs in 2006, but today the picture is much different. July figures show 60.1 percent of the harvest mix graded Choice the first half of this year, but why?

13 Nov 2009, 3:46 pm | click here to view more

SECOND ANNUAL DUCK RIVER ANGUS CLASSIC HELD OCTOBER 17

The Second Annual Duck River Angus Classic was held October 17, 2009 in Columbia, Tenn.

13 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more

AS COWS EAT, SO GROW THE CALVES

Your cowherd checklist might look pretty sparse after the calves are weaned and rebreeding is confirmed. Maybe the cows regained some condition and they're coasting now on crop residue. Next item would be, what, calving?

12 Nov 2009, 3:58 pm | click here to view more

SOUTHERN SOURCE ANGUS SALE HELD SEPTEMBER 26

The Southern Source Angus Sale was held September 26, 2009 in Cullman, Ala.

12 Nov 2009, 3:57 pm | click here to view more

CATTLE GRAZING BEHAVIOR CAN BE USED TO MANAGE CATTLE

Cattle are grazers and browsers, eating a wide variety of grasses, forbs and leaves/bark from shrubs and trees. Not having upper front teeth, cattle can't nip off plants as a horse does but use their flexible tongue to wrap around a "bite" and break it off with a movement of the head. They bite short grass with the lower teeth and difficult upper palate, but cannot graze as closely as a horse or sheep.

11 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more

CREATIVE ADVERTISING BENEFICIAL FOR TAX PURPOSES

Advertising and promotion are important for any ongoing business or service, even if you have significant good will and public recognition of your product or service. This is true for farmers, ranchers and horse owners just as in other businesses.

11 Nov 2009, 3:44 pm | click here to view more

Strong Charolais trade sees bids top 5600gns (Farmers Weekly Interactive)

Charolais bulls witnessed a strong trade at N I Charolais club's autumn show and sale, which saw prices peak at 5600gns.

10 Nov 2009, 9:43 am | click here to view more

MYCOTOXINS ARE A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE IN GRAINS AND FEEDS

Every year about this time cattlemen are taking a serious look at how they are going to feed/supplement their cattle through the winter. In many if not every cases there is a focus on how this can be done as cheaply as possible.

10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- THE CHECK IS IN THE MAIL

When I was a little boy my dad put me on a seat and said, “Jump and I'll catch you.” I did and he didn't. As I gathered myself up off the floor he said in a stern voice, “Let that be a lesson to you. Don't ever trust anybody.”

10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more

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