A new survey just released by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board shows that support for the beef checkoff remains high. According to the survey of 1,209 beef and dairy producers conducted by the independent firm Aspen Media & Market Research, three out of four producers support the beef checkoff, while the number who disapprove of the program, at just 11 percent, … Read More
Confined Cow-Calf Production to Rebuild Herd Numbers
A new report from ag lender Rabobank shows that confined cow-calf production might be the best way to rebuild the U.S. cow herd, especially considering the declining amount of pastures available. This news release from the company says its report, “Outside In: Confined Cow-Calf Production as a Viable Model for Rebuilding the U.S. Cow Herd Numbers,” found that there’s been … Read More
CattleFax Mobile App Approaches 100,000 Downloads
The CattleFax Mobile App has quickly become the go-to smartphone and tablet application for cattle producers and industry professionals needing market information on the go. The application is nearing 100,000 downloads as it celebrates its second anniversary during the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Another release will be available on the Apple App Store and Google Play … Read More
USDA Shows 1% Increase in Cattle Inventories
The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) show that the cattle inventory is up 1 Percent from 2014. NASS says this is the first increase in the U.S. inventory since 2007. Other key findings in the report were: – There are 29.7 million beef cows in the United States as of January 1, … Read More
Zoetis Launching 'Healthy Beef Challenge'
Animal health company Zoetis is launching an effort to support education through state cattlemen’s associations. The “Healthy Beef Challenge” is an online quiz competition that encourages beef producers to test their knowledge about cattle health and productivity, the industry and products from Zoetis and will debut at the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in … Read More
New Z Tags® Z2 No-Tear-Tagging System
Datamars, Inc., a global leader in livestock identification ear tags, announced the introduction of its revolutionary new Z Tags® brand Z2 No-Tear-Tagging System for livestock. Unlike conventional two‐piece tagging systems, the Z Tags® Z2 No‐Tear-Tagging System features a unique new applicator with a kickback jaw that automatically retracts once the tag has been inserted. This patented feature, combined with a … Read More
Canada Cattlemen Comment on COOL
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) attended the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual convention in mid-January as part of its ongoing lobbying efforts related to U.S. mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). The CCA is making sure that U.S. farmers, ranchers and legislators understand that Canada is serious about imposing tariffs on a wide variety of U.S. agriculture and processed … Read More
Rodale Institute to Partner with CowMaster
Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach, announced that they have partnered with CowMaster to provide botanical formulas from certified organic and wild-crafted sources to dairy farmers. Through the partnership, 20% of all CowMaster profits will be donated to Rodale Institute. “Rodale Institute’s new partnership with CowMaster will not only generate a new source … Read More
Select Sires to Celebrate Golden Anniversary in 2015
Select Sires Inc. was formed 50 years ago when four farmer-owned cooperatives joined forces to offer a wider variety of genetic options to their members and improve efficiencies. Since then, Select Sires has grown into the largest A.I. organization in North America that provides industry-leading products, services and programs to beef and dairy producers around the world. “Select Sires’ success … Read More
2015 NCBA Trade Show Breaks Another Record
2015 Cattle Industry Convention-goers will not want to miss the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 4-7. With 337 companies in attendance, this is the largest, most advanced trade show for the cattle industry. Every year groundbreaking technologies and ideas are introduced at the event, in addition to expert demonstrations on topics that will … Read More