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Source: droughtmonitor.unl.edu
Map released Aug. 6, 2020 | Data valid Aug. 4, 2020
This week’s drought summary: As Tropical Storm Isaias …
Leaving a legacy is sometimes complicated by the unknown of who is next in line. Do you find yourself in that situation now or possibly down the road? You still have options! Farm …
Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation | Aug. 6, 2020
June exports of U.S. pork fell below year-ago levels for the first time this year but exports …
Field research team members (from left) research associate Lisa Auckland, postdoctoral associate Italo Zecca, Ph.D., and doctoral student …
Source: Texas A&M Forest Service | Aug. 6, 2020
Wildfire activity has increased statewide with hot and dry conditions. This pattern of activity is expected to …
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold $2 to $6 higher. Lightweight calves sold $8 to $10 higher. Trade activity anddemand were good. Cooler temperatures and spotty evening showers have moved …
Atmospheric and oceanic conditions are primed to fuel storm development in the Atlantic, leading to what could be an “extremely active” season, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of …
Now is a good time to make storm preparations and double-check that your ranch disaster plan is in place. Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause flooding, high winds and severe weather far inland …
Source: Oklahoma State University | Aug. 5, 2020
They look rather prehistoric, and they can make a pretty good smudge mark on a vehicle’s windshield. And …
Anaplasmosis is not a new disease, but the thoughts on prevention and treatment are changing in the last few years. Before the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), producers often used a low dose of …
According to the Aug. 6, 2020, Daily Livestock Report, disruptions across the cattle sector have greatly affected cattle feeding margins. July was one of the worst months for cattle feeding partly because fed …
Source: AgriLife Today | Aug. 4, 2020
Cotton producers in the Rio Grande Valley took a devastating hit from Hurricane Hanna, according to a Texas …
Source: Texas A&M Forest Service | Aug. 4, 2020
Firefighters from across the state are battling the still-growing, human-caused Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch …
Source: AgriLife Today | Aug. 3, 2020
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has made available online the results of the 2020 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates survey …
The quality of hay available for beef cattle feeding programs this winter is expected to vary widely, making hay testing a good investment in nutritional risk management, according to Oklahoma State University experts. …
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission | Aug. 4, 2020
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials received confirmation of anthrax in one cow on a Briscoe County …
Cow-Calf Corner is a weekly newsletter by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Agency
Aug. 3, 2020
Beef demand and macroeconomic…
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is collecting as many seed packages as possible to determine whether they present a threat to U.S. agriculture or the environment. …
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers traded mostly steady to $2 lower on comparable sales. Steer and heifer calves were steady to $5 higher. Trade activity and demand were moderate. Much-welcomed …
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | July 31, 2020
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has upgraded O.H. Ivie Lake near San Angelo …
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger John Cummings, District 5 in Eastern Oklahoma, reports the theft of five saddles plus more than 60 bits and other tack from a property in …
Map released July 30, 2020 | Data valid July 28, 2020
This week’s drought summary: High pressure dominated the southern half of the contiguous U.S. (CONUS) …
Ad graduate students, Merritt Drewery and Kyle Weldon, collect duodenal samples from a Brahman steer. (Texas …
Source: Cattle Talk newsletter – July 2020
Congratulations to The Texas Beef Council for winning a combined total of six awards for marketing and communication for their …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its weekly update on the amount of beef and pork muscle cuts shipped and sold the previous week. The Daily Livestock Report says the data can be …
Cheese, beef meatballs and marinara sauce combine to make this dish a tasty weeknight favorite. Get the recipe at Beef Loving Texans…
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | July 28, 2020
Chad Jones has been selected as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new law enforcement director. …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a grant of $3,887,500 to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. The funding will support management programs for nonpoint source (NPS) water pollution, …
Source: USDA APHIS | July 29, 2020
Researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services (WS) program recently applied for a patent (U.S. Patent …
Mystery seeds with labeling from China. (Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture)
Source: …
Texas vineyards experienced erratic weather and tough marketing due to COVID-19 this growing season. But overall, Texas wine grape growers have produced good quality fruit. …
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Hal Dumas, District 21 in Central Texas, reports two bulls missing from a property in Robertson County. The bulls were last seen on July 1, …
Do you know how to maintain your septic system? Texas Community Watershed Partners offers some tips on keeping your septic system functioning right….
National Beef Quality Assurance Program earns compliance with international animal welfare standards
Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association | July 27, 2020
The Checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program, managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), is …
Portfolio management isn’t just for investments — it works for ranching, too. Jeff Geider, director of Texas Christian University’s Institute of Ranch Management, describes it as “the art and …
According to the Cattle on Feed report released on July 24, 2020, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or …
Consumers have rushed to online shopping, a “seismic shift” that will steadily grow if retailers provide convenient deliveries and environmentally friendly packaging, according to a DS Smith survey with important cues for businesses …
Source: AgriLife Today | July 27, 2020
Social distancing applies to pets as well as humans in households with positive cases of COVID-19. Confirmed cases of …
Cow-Calf Corner is a weekly newsletter by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Agency
July 27, 2020
Industry snapshot: USDA cattle …
By by Meena Venkataramanan for The Texas Tribune | July 27, 2020
Arthur Uhl III has been ranching for 30 years and routinely has the …
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Source: USDA Farm Service Agency | July 24, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated nine Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Armstrong, …
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Special Ranger Wayne Goodman, District 10 in North Texas, reports seven head of branded cattle missing from a property near Springtown in southern Wise County. The Hereford bull …
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | July 16, 2020
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is requesting feedback from the public on a new …
Keep updated on the latest weather trends and outlooks with Livestock Wx’s Weekly Update email. To subscribe, click here. …
Source: droughtmonitor.unl.edu
Map released Aug. 6, 2020 | Data valid Aug. 4, 2020
This week’s drought summary: As Tropical Storm Isaias …
Leaving a legacy is sometimes complicated by the unknown of who is next in line. Do you find yourself in that situation now or possibly down the road? You still have options! Farm …
Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation | Aug. 6, 2020
June exports of U.S. pork fell below year-ago levels for the first time this year but exports …
Field research team members (from left) research associate Lisa Auckland, postdoctoral associate Italo Zecca, Ph.D., and doctoral student …
Source: Texas A&M Forest Service | Aug. 6, 2020
Wildfire activity has increased statewide with hot and dry conditions. This pattern of activity is expected to …
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold $2 to $6 higher. Lightweight calves sold $8 to $10 higher. Trade activity anddemand were good. Cooler temperatures and spotty evening showers have moved …
Atmospheric and oceanic conditions are primed to fuel storm development in the Atlantic, leading to what could be an “extremely active” season, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of …
Now is a good time to make storm preparations and double-check that your ranch disaster plan is in place. Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause flooding, high winds and severe weather far inland …
Source: Oklahoma State University | Aug. 5, 2020
They look rather prehistoric, and they can make a pretty good smudge mark on a vehicle’s windshield. And …
Anaplasmosis is not a new disease, but the thoughts on prevention and treatment are changing in the last few years. Before the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), producers often used a low dose of …
According to the Aug. 6, 2020, Daily Livestock Report, disruptions across the cattle sector have greatly affected cattle feeding margins. July was one of the worst months for cattle feeding partly because fed …
Source: AgriLife Today | Aug. 4, 2020
Cotton producers in the Rio Grande Valley took a devastating hit from Hurricane Hanna, according to a Texas …
Source: Texas A&M Forest Service | Aug. 4, 2020
Firefighters from across the state are battling the still-growing, human-caused Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch …
Source: AgriLife Today | Aug. 3, 2020
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has made available online the results of the 2020 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates survey …