Beef Day set for Sept. 22

Agriculture enthusiasts are welcome to attend the North Panhandle Beef Day, which is set for Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the Dawes County 4-H Building. Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Canadian cattle inventories in free-fall, 4.9% lower than 2009

The cattle industry in Canada remains in free- fall, with inventory numbers as of August 1 dropping sharply compared to year ago levels.  The total inventory was estimated to be 14,011 million head, 725,000 head or 4.9% lower than the previous year. Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Russia extends grain export ban into 2011

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his country’s export ban on grain until at least the end of 2011, prompting further increases in wheat prices and fresh concerns about the impact on food prices. Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Learn to add value to your ranching operation

A day long conference to help other ranchers understand how to utilize their resources to generate additional business stability is set for Sept. 17 at Halsey, Neb. State 4-H Camp. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Wine approved for cattle in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently announced an approval on the continuation of adding wine to cattle’s diets. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Nebraska Red Angus tour deemed a success

The 2010 Nebraska Red Angus Tour on Aug. 14 was a great success, as cattlemen and cattlewomen from four states gathered for great hospitality and fellowship. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Women's conference set for Bowman, ND

Rural Womem in America presents, “Life is Your Legacy, Live It” Oct. 2 in Bowman, N.D. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Trich rules to be adopted in Wyoming

The Wyoming Livestock Board recently drafted revisions to the Chapter 15 Trichomoniasis rules to help strengthen prevention efforts. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Egg recall now includes second company

Hillandale Farms in New Hampton, Iowa is voluntarily recalling shell eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Shorthorn age and source program

Shorthorn Verified was developed to allow Shorthorn breeders and commercial cow-calf producers to add value to their Shorthorn influenced calf crops by taking advantage of age and source verified premiums. Wednesday, August 25, 2010