Producers are getting the chance to further their knowledge as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is once again featuring its Cattlemen’s College – the number one resource for education and profit-building advice. The education takes place Feb. 3-4, 2015, as part of the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show going on this February in San Antonio, Texas: Join … Read More
FSA Programs Assist Producers
Administrator for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Val Dolcini, explained what programs his agency has to assist livestock producers during National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Trade Talk last week in Kansas City, MO. “The Dairy Margin Protection Program (DMPP) is going to cover the margin between the national price of milk and the cost of feed. And while milk prices … Read More
Land O’Lakes Offers Protein Blend Calf Milk Replacer
Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products has come out with a calf milk replacer it says will save producers money and help calves grow to be their best. The company has introduced the Cow’s Match® ColdFront® Protein Blend calf milk replacer. “The new protein blend formula offers a more economical way for producers to feed calves to their full potential, while … Read More
Milk, Cattle Groups Join Call for Restoration of Tax Breaks
Groups representing dairy and cattle producers have joined dozens of other ag groups calling for the restoration of some tax cuts. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) are asking Congress to restore Section 179, a tax code provision that allows small businesses, including farms, to write off capital purchases such as equipment immediately, … Read More
NCBA Update from Washington
Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, gave updates on hot issues facing the beef industry at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Trade Talk. He encourages all producers to step up and stay engaged with the political process. Topics discussed include Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) and the most … Read More
Genetic Canadian Alliance Formed
Foundation Genetics Service, Inc, Canada, will join Accelerated Genetics, USA and Cogent Breeding Ltd, United Kingdom, forming an alliance to expand their portfolio of breed leading, dairy genetics, animal health products and value-added services to producers in Canada on December 1, 2014. Albert Reurink, Accelerated Genetics Vice President International Sales is excited about the alliance. “At Accelerated Genetics, our vision … Read More
Zoetis Offers New Cattle Respiratory Disease Treatment
A new antimicrobial promises a solution for respiratory disease in cattle. Zoetis says its ADVOCIN® (danofloxacin mesylate) Sterile Injectable Solution is an effective control mechanism against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in high-risk cattle. ADVOCIN offers a convenient alternative for veterinarians and producers managing BRD. Producers can now use ADVOCIN for control of BRD in high-risk cattle on arrival or take … Read More
First-Ever Angus Means Business Convention
Cattlemen from around the country gathered in Kansas City, Mo., this week for the first-ever Angus Means Business National Convention and Trade Show. Hosted by the American Angus Association®, the convention was held Nov. 4-6 at the KCI Expo Center, just minutes from the airport. The Association is also opening its doors today, Nov. 3, for a homecoming tour and … Read More
USFRA to Participate in NY Times Event
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) is bringing the voices of farmers and ranchers to the New York Times “Food for Tomorrow” conference next week. USFRA will host a breakfast and panel discussion entitled “Big Ag, Big Food: How Being Good for the Environment Is Not about Size” at 8:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 12 at the Stone … Read More
Cattle Industry Show to Offer Grain Outlook Seminar
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is promising a hot time in San Antonio, Texas, this winter, for the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, Feb. 4-7, 2015. Just one of the many highlights will be the 2015 Cattlefax U.S. Global & Grain Outlook Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 5. Prices for all classes of cattle set record highs in … Read More