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Crime Watch: Polaris Ranger stolen near Seguin
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Fields, District 25 in Southeast Texas, reports a 2010 Polaris Ranger 800 crew cab missing near Seguin. It is green and the VIN number is 4XAWH76A9A2157096. It was last seen Oct. 23. Anyone with information on this case is urged to…
Texas crop progress and condition for Nov. 21
Much of the state received from trace amounts up to 2 inches of precipitation this week with areas of East Texas, the Upper Coast, the Blacklands and the Coastal Bend receiving as much as 3 inches. Drought conditions ranged from none to exceptionally dry, with isolated parts of South Central…
Cow-calf Corner: Questions to ask before buying hay
Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist Winter is coming and hay inventories are low. Given the current situation it can come as a relief to just find hay to purchase. In 2022 many of us in Oklahoma find ourselves making hay purchases from out of…
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Cow-calf Corner: Cattle industry dynamics finally lining up
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The latest Cattle on Feed report pegs November 1 feedlot inventory at 11.706 million head, 98.0 percent of last year and the second consecutive monthly year over year decrease. The 12-month moving average of feedlot totals, which shows the average feedlot…
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Crime Watch: Cow missing near La Feria
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Joe Aguilar, District 29 in South Texas, reports a Charolais cross cow missing. The cow is white and yellow in color and was last seen July 11. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Aguilar at 956-513-0297 or the…
Texas, Oklahoma weekly livestock auction summaries for Nov. 18
Texas Compared to last week: Yearlings steers and heifers sold mostly steady. Calves under 600 lbs sold 1.00 to 8.00 lower. Trade was fairly active on moderate to good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 46% Heifers, 4% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers);…
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U.S. drought monitor and summary report for Nov. 15
This Week’s Drought Summary In some areas of the country, storminess chipped away and dryness and drought. Notably, on the 10th, Nicole became the first November hurricane to make landfall on the U.S. mainland since 1985, when Kate struck near Mexico Beach, Florida, on November 21. Nicole, a Category 1…
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Hamilton named Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association executive director of government relations
The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the largest and oldest livestock association based in Texas, today announced Melissa Hamilton as executive director of government relations. Hamilton will oversee legislative and regulatory efforts for TSCRA in Austin and Washington D.C. and direct the TSCRA political action committee. She will…
Cow-calf Corner: Vaccine handling and storage
Bob LeValley, Oklahoma Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator The highest quality vaccine that producers purchase may be of little value if not handled and stored properly. Even experienced producers may overlook key principles when preparing and administering vaccines and other animal health products. Product storage and handling is important to ensure…
Crime Watch: Calves missing in Beckham County, Oklahoma
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Ben Eggleston, District 2 in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle, reports nine black Angus calves missing from a pasture north of Elk City, Oklahoma. The missing steers and heifers weigh approximately 600 pounds and have red handwritten tags in the left ear.…
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