It’s in the Details
Magnum Feedyard earns CAB Commitment to Excellence Award.
A sign in Steve Gabel’s office says, “three yards a down.” It’s a football recipe for steady progress based on every little bit of work and attention to detail.
Association Perspective
Roller coaster highs and replacement female markets.
What a summer video run! All major video companies saw record prices in all classes of cattle selling. When the June sales wrapped up, there were some producers thinking they should have taken the chance to market their calves because they felt the markets couldn’t get that much higher.
What Influences Prices of Backgrounded Feeder Cattle?
How hide color, vaccination and implant status determine premiums or discounts on sale day.
Fall means weaning time for many cow-calf producers across the country. Some are weaning early to protect forage resources and relieve some of the foot traffic on droughty pastures; others will be weaning calves and taking them straight to town to capitalize on near-record-high prices.
October 11, 2023 | Vol. 15 : No. 10-A
Cattle Market — How Long Will High Prices Last?
Economist predicts good prices to last for years to come.
Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, says the increase in cattle prices this year actually started last year, as cattle numbers dropped. The midyear 2023 cattle inventory report showed the national cow herd is still getting smaller, he says.
News & Notes
News and insights from around the country.
This month’s column includes reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act, USDA’s testing of “raised without antibiotics” claims and previous testing of other animal-raising claims, invitations to listen to upcoming Angus podcasts and the American Angus Auxiliary’s Full Circle Online Auction, internships offered through Angus entities and a way to support the Angus Foundation without spending an extra dollar.
Prepare Grain Bins Responsibly Using These Safety Tips
Farmers are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and grain-handling equipment.
With harvest season in full swing, farmers are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and grain-handling equipment. There were nine reported grain entrapments in Iowa in 2022, more than any other state, according to an annual report by Purdue University.
