Although hay stocks nationally were only down about half a percent in USDA’s latest hay report, some major hay-producing states’ stocks were down significantly due to drought. Stocks are likely going to remain very tight until this year’s first cutting.
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt restored a grazing permit to Hammond Ranches Inc. Jan. 19 as one of his last acts before leaving office.
The first day of President Joe Biden’s administration got off to a fast start with the signing of 17 directives, including 15 executive orders reversing some of the Trump administration’s policies.
Cash trade had picked up by the middle of the week and live steers sold from $106-110—mostly at $110. Dressed steer purchases were too light for a market trend for most of the week, but were selling between $169-173 Thursday.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have proposed to amend the agencies’ consultation regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which could streamline projects on forest lands. Read more
This year’s wildfires were a wake-up call for the Pacific Northwest and California to increase their prevention and response budgets. Read more
The latest Quarterly report released by CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange shows optimism on the horizon for the U.S. economy. Read more
A dry summer and La Niña conditions have resulted in below-average precipitation levels and drought in much of the Southwest. Read more
Last fall, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced legislation to help prevent destructive wildfires by supporting prescribed fire burning. Read more
We have dramatically changed our shopping habits, meal preparations, and how we spend our time since the COVID-19 outbreak in March. Read more
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) along with two universities, announced a treatment for a blood-feeding gastrointestinal nematode parasite causing anemia, weight loss, lethargy, low wool/milk/meat production, and death in infected sheep and other livestock. Read more
The Colorado Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to both Weld and Boulder counties’ commissioners regarding energy development on agricultural land in their respective counties. Read more
Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s (D) letter in September directing Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to institute new wolf management guidelines, members of the Wolf Advisory Group (WAG) have been hammering out details to prevent wolf depredations of livestock. Read more
With a dry start to the water year and the prospects of La Niña bolstering the drought situation, California agriculture is facing another year of lower water allocation. Read more
A brief daily recap of the day's cattle and beef markets. Read more
In a new study by University of California (UC), Davis, researchers found a low risk of contamination of foodborne pathogens on produce and meat at Northern California certified farmers markets, but still found cause for some concern. Read more
A commonly suggested solution to reduce GHG output has been to reduce or eliminate this industry in favor of plant production. A team of Virginia Tech researchers wanted to uncover the actual impact that these cows have on the environment. Read more
President-elect Joe Biden recently nominated Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Jewel Bronaugh as deputy secretary of USDA. Read more
An in-depth study of centuries-old community acequia systems, irrigation ditches, in northern New Mexico reveals why they have been resilient. Read more
Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s recent online convention adopted a policy called “efforts to increase negotiated sales in fed cattle markets” and “increased transparency in livestock pricing.” Read more
Growing beef herd replacement heifers need to have their nutritional needs met so that they reach puberty at around 12 months of age. Read more
Market prices for corn are increasing to ensure that demand is rationed to match available supplies and adequate corn is available until the next harvest. Read more
Federal agencies the Friday before Inauguration Day began cranking out end-of-time rules and tweaks to government programs as the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday limited the days left for the Trump administration to get any new rule out the door before the change to the Biden administration. Read more
When Curtis Elke took over as Idaho State Conservationist of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) more than five years ago, he noticed that there was an unusual level of cooperation between many state and federal agencies in the state. Read more
I’ve got a feeling we’re heading into a repeat of a 2013-14 weather pattern which was the most damaging period to the livestock business I can remember.
Crazy world we live in. The riot that happened at the Capitol last week was atrocious and captured the attention of every U.S. citizen. The changing of the administration will be drastic with both Senate and House committees being run by the majority, the Democrats.
It’s interesting to me that financial markets are ignoring the mayhem in Washington. The stock markets are moving higher, and the commodity market too.
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