Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings for June 9



ALL-AROUND COWBOY *1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $96,051 2. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 78,643 3. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 71,727 4. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 60,473 5. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 46,231 6. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz. 33,365 7. Cade Swor, Chico, Texas 32,967 8. Seth Glause, Rock Springs, Wyo. 32,885 9. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah 28,201 10. Joe […]

First-ever National Hereford tour visits Dixieland



Three countries were represented on the recent national Hereford tour in the southeast region of the United States.Hereford breeders from across the United States, Canada and New Zealand took part in the first-ever National Hereford Tour. “Rollin Through Dixie” hosts in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama treated participants with southern hospitality and opened their farms and ranches to the National Tour […]

Grain Summary for week ending June 6



For the week grain and soybean bids were mostly higher for the exception of wheat which ended on a mix note. Wheat was pressured by rain in the dry areas of Australia’s wheat region, and harvest pressure here in the U.S. However, concerns of wet conditions late in the week as heavy rain moved into the southern plains lend support. […]

JBS USA voted down at annual Cattle Industry Convention



The Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show held by the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association happened June 3-6 in Casper, Wyo.Among the most well attended sessions during the convention was an update with Wesley Batista, CEO of JBS’ U.S. division. JBS is a Brazilian-based meat slaughtering company who purchased Swift & Company last year and is currently seeking to finalize an acquisition […]

Jim Sailer, ND 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee



Jim Sailer of Almont, N.D. has been named the 2008 inductee to the North Dakota 4-H Hall of Fame.Sailer has been a 4-H club leader for more than 40 years. He has a passion for helping youth and believes 4-H is the best way to connect kids to positive experiences. He has served as the County 4-H Council president and […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary for week ending June 6



Compared to last week’s limited Memorial Day holiday receipts, feeder cattle and calves over 550 lbs sold steady to 2.00 higher. Lighter weight calves were steady on a light test in the Central portions of the United States but trends were steady to 3.00 lower throughout the Southeastern calf markets, with the exception of Kentucky which traded steady to 3.00 […]

National Slaughter Cattle Summary for week ending June 6



Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle trading took place early this week .50-1.50 lower live. Dressed sales in Nebraska were 1.00-2.00 lower. Cattle trades took place earlier than the normal down to the wire Friday sales. Higher cost of gains forced some feeders to sell early and at lower money. Boxed beef prices failed to make any real big changes […]

Nebraska utilizes manure in vegetative sprinkler system



June 3rd marked the third tour in eight years for the Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Livestock Producer Environmental Assistance Project. The tour showcased four Nebraska cattlemen who are using vegetative treatment systems to control and treat runoff from their open livestock lots.The project, funded by a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant, is designed to help small- and medium-sized cattle and cow-calf producers — […]

New EPA & FDA approvals for 2008



Elanco Animal Health has announced U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of StandGuard pour-on for control of horn flies and lice in beef cattle of all ages. The active ingredient in the new product, gamma-cyhalothrin, is in the pyrethroid class of insecticides. The company recommends incorporating the new insecticide into an integrated pest management system that includes rotation of insecticide […]

Pasture walks in Western South Daktoa



The South Dakota Grassland Coalition is sponsoring two pasture walks in western South Dakota, in June. The first pasture walk, co-sponsored by the Badlands RC&D, will be held on the Lacreek Wildlife Refuge, near Martin, Friday, June 13. The second, co-sponsored by the Elk Creek Conservation District, Lawrence and Butte County Conservation Districts, Belle Fourche River Watershed Partnership and First […]