A silage alternative

Baled corn stalks and corn syrup from the ethanol milling process makes a unique silage mix

The high cost of feed has lots of beef producers looking for feed alternatives these days. Tim Luther of Lawson, Mo., tried an experiment of his own last summer with his corn crop.Luther had a corn crop to harvest, but because corn was selling for such a good price, he didn’t want to chop his crop for silage like he […]

Asian Barbecue Steaks

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:2 beef round tip side steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)Salt and pepperChopped green onion (optional) Marinade:1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup hoisin sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerDirections:1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 cup marinade. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close […]

Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings, June 30



ALL-AROUND COWBOY*1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $106,120 2. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 95,900 3. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 71,841 4. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 66,063 5. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 62,026 6. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz. 39,607 7. Cade Swor, Chico, Texas 39,525 8. Marty Becker, Edmonton, Alberta 33,201 9. Seth Glause, Rock Springs, Wyo. 32,885 10. B.J. Campbell, Benton […]

Dodge Xtreme Bulls Standings

Unofficial as of June 30, 2008 (Includes all divisions)

1. Chance Smart, Philadelphia, Miss. $57,687 2. Mike Moore, Kankakee, Ill. 41,177 3. Wesley Silcox, Payson, Utah 38,836 4. Bobby Welsh, Gillette, Wyo. 23,497 5. Colin McTaggart, Las Vegas, Nev. 22,154 6. Logan Knibbe, Rockdale, Texas 18,088 7. Zeb Lanham, Sweet, Idaho 17,818 8. Colby Reilly, Stratford, Wash. 14,290 9. Clayton Foltyn, El Campo, Texas 13,597 10. Zack Oakes, Tonasket, […]

George Jones and Montgomery Gentry at SD State Fair



State Fair tickets are now on sale. Single tickets or packages can be purchased. Packages include bull riding and George Jones, Montgomery Gentry and .38 Special concerts. Packages cost $80, $90 and $150. The state fair is Aug. 28 though Sept. 1 in Huron. Call 866-605-3247 to buy tickets. For information on each of the ticket packages, call (800) 529-0900 […]

Grain Summary for week ending June 27



For the week grain and soybean bids were higher. Wet weather continues in parts of the winter wheat region hampering harvest and causing some concerns over quality and disease. Producer selling is slow lending support on the board. Export sales for wheat were 498,400 tonnes for current crop and 5000 tonnes for next year. The same weather system that moved […]

Hay Summary for June 27



Trade and movement remain light. Demand moderate to good. Rain continued throughout Wyoming and Western Nebraska this past week and have improved the dry conditions remarkably. With warmer temperatures the outlook for alfalfa and grass looks good. First cutting hay production has started with some now in the bale. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large […]

Learn more about agritourism



The South Dakota Agritourism conference will take place in Mitchell, July 15, on the campus of Mitchell Technical Institute.Featured speaker at the conference will be Jane Eckert, founder of Eckert AgriMarketing. Jane has dedicated herself to helping farmers, ranchers, and tourism professionals learn more about agritourism and how to make it profitable.Those interested in attending may download a registration form […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary For week ending June 27



Compared to last week, feeder cattle and calves sold steady to 3.00 higher with the full advance on heavy yearlings weighing over 800 lbs and the lightest demand displayed for lightweight calves under 500 lbs. Lighter seasonal offerings were made up of large consignments of yearlings off grass and smaller packages of calves in varying degrees of condition. Northern Plains […]

National Slaughter Cattle Summary, June 27



Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle trading took place mostly on Thursday this week with feedlots clearly in the drivers seat. Some clean up trade was reported Friday morning to clear out most show lists. This late trade was at the high end of the ranges. The South Plains sold 3.00-4.00 higher, Nebraska live sales 2.00 higher and dressed 5.00 […]