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More to the Humboldt cruelty case
Dead animals, over-crowded pens, and poor conditions aren’t all of the Humboldt County cruelty…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
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Markets
Futures markets unable to recover from “oversold” condition
Last week saw the markets struggling to stay steady. On Wednesday there was a…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Opinion
BeefTalk: When dry, focus on heifers and the young cows
Cattle management during drought is about minimizing herd total weight to match reduced forage…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Kris Ringwall, WLJ Contributing Columnist
Health/Nutrition
Patented vaccine technology offers options for cattle care
Researchers at Kansas State University recently received a new divisional patent that could provide…
Apr 2, 2018 · By K-State Research and Extension
Livestock
More beef semen used in dairy cows
Recent market moves—the 2014 shortage of beef cattle and a current glut on the…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Mark Mendiola, WLJ correspondent
Environment
Take care of drought-stressed pastures
Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire…
Apr 2, 2018 · By NDSU Extension
Markets
Mixed macroeconomic signals shake cattle markets
With one foot on the gas and one foot on the break, current cattle…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Oklahoma State University Extension
Opinion
Pete’s Comments: What’s next?
Ranchers have already had wolves forced on them, and now Zinke is bringing bears…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Pete Crow, WLJ publisher emeritus
Livestock
Zinke announces support for grizzly restoration
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, on March 23 announced his support for restoring…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Rae Price, WLJ editor
Opinion
Kays Korner: Demand to the rescue
The economy is all about supply and demand. But everyone is so focused on…
Apr 2, 2018 · By Steve Kay, WLJ columnist
Policy
Crop prices declined while fertilizer went up
In recent years, the price received for crops has fallen while the price for…
Apr 2, 2018 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Beef
China has a beef with U.S. pork
China has said it will levy a 25% tariff on imports of U.S. pork…
Apr 2, 2018 · By WLJ
Beef
Wagyu beef at McDonald’s Australia
McDonald’s Australia (Macca’s) announced on March 20 that Aussies can now get their hands…
Apr 2, 2018 · By WLJ
Beef
Man killed in northern India for transporting beef
A court in the northern Indian state of Jharkhand has sentenced 11 men to…
Apr 2, 2018 · By WLJ
News
“Improvements” made in Korean free trade discussion
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced it has made some “substantial improvements”…
Apr 2, 2018 · By WLJ
Beef
Seeking nominations for 2019 BQA Awards
Do you know someone who is doing a great job on their ranch or…
Apr 2, 2018 · By WLJ
Environment
EPA says no more “secret science”
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Caller, an online conservative news and opinion…
Apr 2, 2018 · By WLJ
Environment
2018 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award recipient announced
The Beatty Canyon Ranch Co. in Las Animas, County, CO, has been selected as…
Mar 29, 2018 · By WLJ
Beef
Don’t let those heifers slip now
A restriction in nutrition during key periods in heifer development can lead to disappointing…
Mar 27, 2018 · By Oklahoma State University Extension
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: RE: “Pain relief for cattle is finally available”
A veterinarian argues that the first on-label pain control claim actually hinders the ability…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Cody Gulbrandson DVM, Nebraska
Livestock
Do we have a placement prediction problem?
Though there has been a long “trend” of pre-report predictions being off for placements,…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Livestock
Futures erode on supply fears
The cash beef market continues to hold strong, but cash cattle prices—following the breakdown…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Livestock
BeefTalk: Evaluate hay inventory and cow condition
Dry conditions force producers to look critically at feed supplies and implement scenarios to…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Kris Ringwall, WLJ Contributing Columnist
Beef
Growth and change in the Mexican cattle and beef industry
Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell S. Peel discusses the evolution and…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Oklahoma State University Extension
Opinion
Pete’s Comments: Demand will carry us
While the futures continue their death spiral over a potential wall of cattle, demand…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Pete Crow, WLJ publisher emeritus
Livestock
Oregon grass-fed meat plants close
Bartels Packing, Inc. in Eugene, OR closed suddenly on March 16. The family had…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Rae Price, WLJ editor
Environment
Conservation reform plans introduced
The GROW Act of 2018 would refocus conservation spending on marginal cropland to benefit…
Mar 26, 2018 · By Rae Price, WLJ editor
Policy
Feed at night, calve during the day
Calving season is in full swing for some and coming soon for others. With…
Mar 26, 2018 · By SDSU iGrow Extension
Policy
Decline in WIC participation persists
USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental food,…
Mar 26, 2018 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Multiple factors contributed to long-term growth of U.S. dairy exports
U.S. dairy product exports grew from $1.4 billion in 2000 to $7.0 billion in…
Mar 26, 2018 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Lighthizer outlines numerous trade policy priorities
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer presented testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Livestock
Effort to rid invasive cattle in Maui raising concerns
Hawaii News Now recently reported that an effort known as the Kahikinui Project to…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Health/Nutrition
Rabies found in Wyoming horse
A horse from Cheyenne, WY, has tested positive for rabies, according to Myrna Miller,…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Policy
Salmonella in Au Jus Seasoning prompts recalls
USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service recently announced two beef recalls. In both cases, raw…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Beef
Scots look to DNA to protect beef
A study to look at the feasibility of introducing DNA traceability as an additional…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Policy
Bill aims at reducing ag suicides
House Resolution 5259—the “Stemming the Tide of Rural Economic Stress and Suicide” or STRESS…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Livestock
Push for COOL still on in Washington
On March 13, the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA)…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Health/Nutrition
What would the U.S. look like without livestock?
A recent data analysis found that U.S. ag without livestock would produce more food…
Mar 26, 2018 · By WLJ
Opinion
Guest Opinion: Study shows lean beef can contribute to a healthy weight-loss diet
A recent study shows what we already knew: lean beef can help with weight…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Cattlemen's Beef Board
Policy
Proposal floated would satisfy cooperatives, grain elevator groups
The recent tax reform law has left a lot of people in the lurch…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Chris Clayton, DTN ag policy editor
Opinion
Kerry’s Comments: What’s your opinion worth?
Everyone’s got an opinion, but that doesn’t mean they’re worth a thing. When it…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Markets
Diverging markets see cash explode higher while futures sink
The week of March 12-16 was very manic: cash cattle and beef were impressively…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Opinion
BeefTalk: The concern is a dwindling hay pile
Kris Ringwall, North Dakota State University Extension beef specialist discusses the importance of having…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Kris Ringwall, WLJ Contributing Columnist
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: USDA funds are for agriculture, not recreation or welfare
A reader argues that the U.S. Forest Service’s focus on recreation and nutritional support…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Louise Ahart, CA rancher
Beef
Heifer development: Managing for her future
What does a successfully-developed heifer look like? Is she pretty? No. She’s the one…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Noble Research Institute
Environment
Western drought intensifying
Drought conditions continue to intensify across western Oklahoma and other states. Derrell S. Peel,…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Oklahoma State University Extension
Beef
Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges
Late winter and early spring is the most challenging time of the year relative…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Oklahoma State University Extension
Environment
Cutting and leaving invasive western juniper may lead to increase in invasive grasses
A new study, published in the journal, Rangeland Ecology and Management, finds that in…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Oregon State University Extension
Policy
Relief from CERCLA getting closer
Livestock producers appear closer to getting relief from burdensome federal regulations including the Comprehensive…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Rae Price, WLJ editor
Beef
Following bull genetics from collection facility back to the ranch
Ever wonder how semen makes it from the bull to your cold storage for…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Rae Price, WLJ editor
Livestock
What to expect when calving timed-AI females
What can you expect when calving time comes after AI breeding? Don’t worry, it’s…
Mar 19, 2018 · By SDSU iGrow Extension
Policy
Industry says public funds needed to expand broadband service
There are no magic bullets when it comes to providing broadband in rural America,…
Mar 19, 2018 · By Todd Neeley and Chris Clayton, DTN
Health/Nutrition
Conference educates, uplifts women in agriculture
Women in agriculture are business partners, owners and operators; oversee financial and human resources;…
Mar 19, 2018 · By University of Nebraska Extension
News
Lecture highlights the impact of trade on daily life
A recent panel discussion as part of the University of Nebraska Heuermann Lecture series…
Mar 19, 2018 · By University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Health/Nutrition
Employment in the rural inpatient healthcare sector varies by region
Rural inpatient healthcare facilities—such as general hospitals, nursing care facilities, and residential mental health…
Mar 19, 2018 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Multiple-adult households without children account for over a quarter of U.S. food-insecure households
The prevalence of food insecurity—having difficulty providing enough food for all household members at…
Mar 19, 2018 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Cropland has shifted to larger farms over the last three decades
Agricultural production has shifted to much larger farming operations over the last three decades.…
Mar 19, 2018 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Beef
“Pound Steak” campaign designed to increase U.S. beef sales in Japan
The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently shared a new merchandising idea during a seminar…
Mar 19, 2018 · By USMEF
Beef
January exports show solid start to 2018 for U.S. beef
January exports of U.S. beef were significantly higher than the large totals of a…
Mar 19, 2018 · By USMEF
Policy
Cabinet secretaries testify on the president’s proposal for rebuilding infrastructure in America
Cabinet secretaries testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March…
Mar 19, 2018 · By WLJ
Policy
Ag haulers get additional ELD waiver
Truck drivers hauling live agricultural products including plants and animals have been granted an…
Mar 19, 2018 · By WLJ
Environment
Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces grizzly hunt comment period
On Mar. 9, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced a public comment period…
Mar 19, 2018 · By WLJ
Health/Nutrition
Good nutrition is critical for AI success
Reproductive success depends on a good nutritional plane and a lack of deficiencies. Since…
Mar 19, 2018 · By WLJ
Beef
Agriculture Future of America announces student leaders
Agriculture Future of America (AFA) has selected 10 Student Advisory Team members and 16…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Agriculture Future of America
News
Study shows the value of age and source verification
A recent K-State study has quantified the value of age and source verification on…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Dr. Bob Hough, WLJ correspondent
Policy
Tight hay supplies, strong demand this winter driving prices higher
The price of hay is already off to the races this year as drought…
Mar 12, 2018 · By DTN
Livestock
Multiple breed associations’ $Value indexes fact sheet are available
Multi-trait selection indexes combine expected progeny differences (EPDs) for several traits into a single…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Iowa State University Extension
Environment
Researchers say wind farms positively impact crops
“Planting” wind turbines in crop fields may improve crops and allow for more use…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Iowa State University Extension
Livestock
Make pasture improvements with frost seeding or interseeding
Iowa State University Extension specialists offer advice on frost seeding or interseeding to improve…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Iowa State University Extension
Policy
Steel, aluminum tariff concern shifts to Mexico, Canada
Trump’s trade tariffs have got more than our trade neighbors rattled. Paul Ryan spoke…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent
Policy
NFU, AFBF unite against opioid abuse
As much as we’d like to ignore it, the opioid crisis hits agriculture hard.…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN political correspondent
Opinion
On Target: Unintended consequences?
How many of you cull potential replacement heifers for being too big? Early genomic…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Justin Sexten, WLJ Contributing Columnist
Livestock
“Revolutionary” partnership could reshape wild horse management
A new, grassroots effort to train mustangs for adoption may revolutionize the way wild…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Opinion
Letter from the editor: Do you have old WLJ copies?
Our partners at the Colorado State University Library’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Archive are…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Livestock
Cash cattle held the line, but futures didn’t
The cash fed cattle held the line on $126 live, but the futures took…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Opinion
BeefTalk: Expect to hang two-thirds of the cow’s weight on the rail
NDSU’s Kris Ringwall ponders cow size and how it relates to carcass size. Just…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Kris Ringwall, WLJ Contributing Columnist
Livestock
Survey hopes to fight trichomoniasis in New Mexico’s cattle industry
Extension personnel in New Mexico are seeking help from area ranchers on how they…
Mar 12, 2018 · By New Mexico State University Extension
Opinion
Pete’s Comments: Trade well
President Trump’s suggestion of tariffs sure got the talking heads abuzz with speculation. But…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Pete Crow, WLJ publisher emeritus
Policy
Producer sentiment higher; NAFTA uncertainty looms
Producer sentiment increased for the second straight month in February, but producers continued to…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture
Policy
NAFTA Round 7 Concludes
The seventh round of talks concerning the North American Free Trade Agreement concluded March…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Rae Price, WLJ editor
Livestock
Veterinarians updated on using pain control
Providing pain control prior to and following surgical procedures is becoming more commonly accepted—and…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Russ Daly, SDSU professor and extension veterinarian
Health/Nutrition
Texas A&M AgriLife appoints new vice chancellor
Dr. Susan Ballabina has been appointed deputy vice chancellor for agriculture and life sciences…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Environment
Research unearths soil benefits of time-honored pattern
Idle or tired soil comes with a high price tag. It needs time to…
Mar 12, 2018 · By Crop Science Society of America
Livestock
University of Nebraska looks at the economics of producing forage on cropland
University of Nebraska Extension specialists take a look at the economics of producing forage…
Mar 12, 2018 · By University of Nebraska Extension
Environment
Plan for drought when preparing pasture lease
Landlords and tenants should consider contingency plans for drought conditions. Without a plan, both…
Mar 12, 2018 · By University of Nebraska Extension
Beef
Paraguay to accept U.S. beef
The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that Paraguay recently agreed to accept imports of…
Mar 12, 2018 · By WLJ
Livestock
Grocer introduces grass-fed beef
Colorado-based Natural Grocers recently introduced the Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Beef brand in all…
Mar 12, 2018 · By WLJ
News
BLM releases scoping report on sage-grouse comments
On March 2, the BLM released a scoping report on comments received to its…
Mar 12, 2018 · By WLJ
News
Fresh meat and plant-based meat alternatives on the rise, according to research
A new research report from Acosta reveals that generations view protein differently, with older…
Mar 12, 2018 · By WLJ
News
R-CALF calls for meat tariffs
In the fallout following President Donald Trump’s comments about potential tariffs on steel and…
Mar 12, 2018 · By WLJ
Livestock
Higher protein production forecast pressures prices for livestock producers
The production of meat will increase through 2018, despite slowing cattle herd growth. This…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Chris Clayton, DTN ag policy editor
Livestock
Continued strong everything through a normally temped season
As has become the trend lately, actual placements were far higher than pre-report expectations.…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Colorado State University Extension
Environment
Idaho stockwater ownership bill advances
The Idaho bill that would ban federal agencies from owning stockwater rights has passed…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Livestock
What is blockchain?
Blockchain could provide a quicker, easier, more transparent way to trade cattle, but it…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Beef
Beef prices continue to impress
Most everything was mixed as the cattle and beef markets got into March. Beef…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Beef
How to stop mineral deficiencies in calves
Mineral deficiencies are easiest to see in calves. But weak, uncoordinated, poor-doing calves point…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Kerry Halladay, WLJ Managing Editor
Opinion
BeefTalk: Do not be afraid to moderate cow size, but select good bulls
Look to your bulls when thinking about cow size. Did you pick them to…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Kris Ringwall, WLJ Contributing Columnist
Health/Nutrition
K-State researchers using gene-editing technology to improve wheat
Gene editing through CRISPR can achieve the same results as traditional breeding, but faster…
Mar 5, 2018 · By K-State Research and Extension
Environment
Soil health is the foundation of life
It all starts at the ground level—with the soil, that is. Better-quality soils are…
Mar 5, 2018 · By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union