CattleFax Weather Outlook
La Niña making its reappearance puts much of cattle country in good stead.
“Welcome to the start of a La Niña!” Those words from climatologist and Creighton University professor emeritus Art Douglas serve as encouragement to farmers and ranchers across much of the United States. Those words mean weather patterns are expected to change. Speaking during the CattleFax Outlook Seminar hosted Feb. 6 in conjunction with the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, Douglas said forecasting models indicate that development of La Niña is underway.
Coronavirus: Facts Over Fear
While wildlife may be source of China outbreak, livestock coronaviruses are common worldwide.
Many people are hearing about coronavirus for the first time as the China strain, COVID-19, affects humans and causes concern all across the world. However, coronaviruses are not new to livestock and poultry producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife veterinary epidemiologist, adding that there have been no cases of transmission from livestock herds to humans or vice versa.
Your Health: How stress causes gray hair
The science behind the cause of gray hair.
Stress can have a variety of negative effects on the body. The idea that acute stress can cause hair to turn gray is a popular belief, but until now, that link wasn’t scientifically proven.
Plant-based Confusion
NCBA releases consumer research showing widespread confusion about contents of plant-based fake meat.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released survey results that show widespread consumer confusion regarding the ingredient composition and purported benefits of plant-based fake meat products.
Association Perspective
Staying focused.
Cattlemen are in the middle of calving season, which means right around the corner they will be selecting the genetics they will be using next year. This can be a make-it-or-break-it decision for an operation. Selecting the right bulls, and thus the right genetics, to use will leave a lasting impression on your herd for years to come.
USDA Secretary at CattleCon
Sonny Perdue gives highlights of beef industry status at beginning of year.
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue foresees a generally bright future for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Perdue made an appearance during the Feb. 5 opening general session of the Cattle Industry Convention, hosted in San Antonio, Texas. In a question-and-answer session with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston, Perdue said a decline in total cattle numbers and strong product demand are good for beef and cattle prices.
Beef Quality Assured
NCBA announces 2020 Beef Quality Assurance Award winners.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, announced the winners of its 2020 Beef Quality Assurance Awards during the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
