Smart Select Service data management system is being launched by the The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). The system provides genetic tools to aid commercial cattlemen in the selection process. It is non-breed specific and is available to commercial producers who want to increase the genetic value of their herds. Smart Select Service has the goal of being the best value; … Read More
Missouri Grower Promotes Grain-fed Beef Overseas
Missouri Corn Merchandising Council board member Greg Schneider of Warrenton, Mo., recently joined a trade delegation to promote U.S. corn-fed beef in Japan and Korea. Encouraging consumption of grain-fed beef with meat distributors and retailers, Schneider joined farmers from four other states on the U.S. Meat Export Federation mission July 26-Aug. 1. “The global livestock industry is a major user … Read More
BIVI Market Ready to Tackle Consumer Concerns
It is no secret within the beef community that a stigma has been created around the use of antibiotics in beef cattle. There is now an almost universal concern among consumers regarding the use of antibiotics and other drugs in animals raised for meat, causing a large producer-consumer disconnect; one that is the perfect catalyst for innovative advances in agricultural … Read More
USDA Market News: Drop in Cow Meat and 90 % Trim
The cow cutout dropped $12 yesterday. The biggest product from cows, ninety percernt trimmings, dropped $23. According to Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News, this indicates they are having problems moving ground beef items and may have had to dump some products. This might point towards longer term issues. The Cow Cutout down 12 dollars and those Ninety percent trimmings which … Read More
New Website Helps Cattlemen Grow More Grass
Dow AgroSciences has launched a new website to boost rangeland and pasture production. RangeAndPasture.com stems from the growth and expansion of cattle operations across the country. “When grain prices skyrocketed, it reminded producers about the value of forages,” explains Whitney Murphy, Dow AgroSciences Range & Pasture product manager. “High grain prices also converted thousands of acres away from grazing. We’re … Read More
US Cattle Inventory Grows by 2%, 1st Growth in Decade
New numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show the U.S. cattle inventory is up 2 percent from a year earlier, the first growth in inventory since 2006. This news release from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) says there are 98.4 million head of cattle on U.S. farms. Other key findings in the report were: The 2015 calf … Read More
Manure Knowledge Kiosk
According to Wageningen UR Livestock Research the newly launched Manure Knowledge Kiosk offers resources, knowledge and connections to support improved manure management. Good manure management is essential in recycling nutrients and organic matter for healthy and productive soils. It enhances food security while reducing emissions to the environment. Www.manurekiosk.org offers to all stakeholders in the livestock sector a one-stop-shop to … Read More
Farming New Holland SMART in Pennsylvania
Rob and Amy Hess own Bow Creek Farm near Hershey, PA. They raise Red Angus cattle and are true blue New Holland customers. During New Holland Media Days one of our stops was the farm where Rob and Amy gave us a tour and answered questions. We ended up at one of their hay fields to do a little baling … Read More
Cattlemen Honored for Environmental Stewardship
Seven families were honored for their outstanding land management practices during the 2015 Cattle Industry Summer Conference. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) honors the efforts of farmers and ranchers who are dedicated to maintaining and improving their lands to ensure that they are productive for future generations. ESAP is celebrating its 25th anniversary … Read More
Select-sired Cows Sweep AJCA-NAJ Awards
Cows from Select Sires swept the major production awards at the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey (NAJ) held June 24-27 in East Peoria, Illinois. The President’s Trophy was presented to Highview Valentino Paula (VG-86%), a daughter of 7JE1038 All Lynns Louie VALENTINO-ET. This award was first presented in 1923 and since 1990 recognizes … Read More