Needle-free injection technology has been around since the 1940s when it was first used to vaccinate people. The hog and sheep industries have used the method to deliver antibiotics, iron and vaccines, while the cattle industry has not yet adopted it on a large scale.
Just a couple weeks after signing an Executive Order (EO) requiring sales of all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) furthered the state’s goal to be a climate change leader by designating 30 percent of the state’s land and oceans to be protected.
Additional legislation has been introduced to help increase cattle markets transparency, improve risk management, and support meat processors.
It appears there isn’t much interest in cattle futures and we’re at a point where the market should turn higher, but isn’t. Packers seem to have plenty of cattle around them and are not very aggressive buyers.
Introduced by Sen. Michael Bennett (D-CO) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-3), a bill protecting close to 400,000 acres in Colorado passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more
While it is currently illegal to use hemp in animal feed or to sell meat from animals raised on hemp, researchers are looking into the benefits of using the byproducts of hemp production as a feed supplement. Read more
William Perry Pendley, past-acting director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), was officially removed from his capacity in late September. Now, environmental organizations are contending the legitimacy of decisions Pendley made during his time as acting director. Read more
Nevada Livestock Marketing (NLM) in Fallon, NV, held an event Oct. 14 in support of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. Read more
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published an approved resource management plan for six allotments in the Sonoran Desert National Monument (SDNM) in Arizona. Read more
Reflecting a nationwide trend, real estate brokers who spoke with WLJ stated there is a demand for a number of different purposes, from people living in urban areas looking for open space and recreation opportunities, ranchers expanding their operations, or those wanting water rights for irrigation or municipalities. Read more
USDA estimates there may be a smaller stock of corn available than originally thought, and the new data caused CME corn markets to shoot up. Read more
This year has been a dry one for states in the Intermountain region. With precipitation levels below the average, the importance of the snowpack for intermountain ag producers has never been clearer. Read more
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) is set to vote in November on a proposal to move the setback rule for oil and gas drilling in the vicinity of homes and schools from the current 500 to 2,000 feet. Read more
Another bill has been introduced to support local and small meat processors as they adapt to demands and capacity restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
A brief daily recap of the day's cattle and beef markets. Read more
August exports of U.S. beef and pork muscle cuts were above last year’s strong volumes, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Read more
Providing your flock with supplement before forages turn and throughout the fall and winter ensures ewes receive the nutrition they need to support breeding and reproduction. Read more
Cull cows represent approximately 20 percent of the gross income of any commercial cow operation, underscoring the importance of making sure cow culling is done properly and profitably. Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic brought beef shortages, consumers may have noticed some different cuts of beef when their traditional selections were sold out. Read more
Trace minerals, particularly zinc, manganese and copper, are known to influence embryonic and fetal survival, growth and overall beef cattle reproduction. As we look at beef cattle research over the years, we can see consistent results across multiple studies showing improvements in pregnanc… Read more
The expression “tongue tied” generally refers to someone who is reluctant to speak, but it might also apply to a cow with a certain type of infection in the tongue and throat area—a condition commonly known as wooden tongue. Read more
Needle-free injection technology has been around since the 1940s when it was first used to vaccinate people. The hog and sheep industries have used the method to deliver antibiotics, iron and vaccines, while the cattle industry has not yet adopted it on a large scale. Read more
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) recently named Michelle Lehmann, a cow-calf producer from Powderhorn, CO, to the Colorado Beef Council board of directors. Read more
USDA has appointed five members to serve three-year terms on the American Lamb Board from January 2021-2024. Read more
We have a few weeks to go before this unprecedented presidential election is over. With this COVID-19 pandemic, it has made everything more than interesting. With all the mail-in ballots and social distancing, it may take some time before we know who the next president will be.
Ten executives in the chicken industry have been indicted on price fixing and it looks as if the Department of Justice (DOJ) has compelling evidence. Then the pork and the beef industry had price fixing cases dropped recently, and some are still pending.
Negotiated cash trade has been an issue for the NCBA marketing committee for a while. The idea that NCBA and their affiliates have is to create a cash selling pool.
"The current scare of legislation running through packers and feedlots will pass soon. My guess is after Nov. 3, things will be back to normal. Packers will continue their high margins and cow-calf operations will continue to disappear."
If you like the smoke, thank our environmentalists.
“Log it, graze it, or watch it burn” has become a very popular, meaningful and timely catchphrase. It refers to applying common sense management to our forests, deserts and grasslands.
