Kansas farmer and rancher Steve Irsik, a member of the 25x’25 adaptation committee, said he believes he began to see subtle changes in the weather about a decade ago when it began to get drier where he lives in southwest Kansas. Once-rare events are expected to become more common because of more volatile weather patterns as global temperatures rise.

Cost of production for cow/ calf producers has risen drastically over the last decade. Because of the widespread drought of 2012 and high cash crop prices, forage prices remain at record highs and supplies are very tight.

“In Oklahoma—as in other states—abuse is tragically common among horses that are reaching the end of their natural lives. Many horses are abandoned or left to starve to death. Others are shipped out of the country, many to Mexico, where they are processed in potentially inhumane conditions that are not regulated by the U.

Dealing with volatility in agricultural markets and how to access credit availability was one of the topics discussed at the 20th Anniversary of Cattlemen’s College held in conjunction with the 2013 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show, Tampa, FL, Feb 6 -9.

Minerals are critical to the health and performance of grazing livestock, and deficiencies and excesses can cause weight loss, decreased reproductive performance, and a variety of nutritional disorders. Milk fever and grass tetany are two metabolic issues that can occur as a result of mineral imbalances this time of year.

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is seeking nominations of Montana ranches for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry.

The beef feeding industry recognizes that feeder calves entering the finishing, back grounding, or stocker phases of production pose several challenges and risks.

Following 38 years of legal proceedings, Oregon state officials have made a decision on one piece of the water battle in the contentious Klamath River Basin. The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) issued its Final Order of Determination (Order) in the Klamath River Basin Adjudication (KBA) on March 7, 2013.

It’s a common complaint among loggers, ranchers, petroleum drillers, fishermen and other industries that depend on natural resources—federal regulations are taking over like creeping vines.

Hough is well-known throughout the country for his service to the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA), Denton, TX, as the executive secretary/treasurer (CEO) for 10 years and marketing coordinator for three years.