Agricultural options abound for youth



In the past 37 years, close to 4,700 youth have attended the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) held every summer at the Kauffman Center in Lincoln, Neb.This July 13 -17, a total of 133 Nebraska youth with have a chance to learn more about agriculture and the opportunities the industry holds for them.”The purpose of the institute is to promote […]

Beef Checkoff suggestions outlined



The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) will be forwarding a list of suggested Beef Checkoff Program improvements to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB). The list of seven recommendations was approved by the 24-member Council during its recent quarterly meeting.SDBIC is one of hundreds of national industry organizations, state beef councils, certified nominating organizations and national breed associations that are […]

Beef Improvement Federation names Great Plains producers as honorees



Cattlemen from around the world gathered in Calgary June 30-July 3 for the 2008 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium, “Beef Beyond Borders,” hosted by the Canadian Beef Breeds Council.The yearly event is usually held in the U.S. and is North America’s leading forum to showcase and discuss genetic advancements and innovations in beef production. During BIF’s […]

Cowboy Hall of Fame to welcome new class



It’s a special weekend for everyone involved, a one-of-a-kind affair that draws hundreds of rodeo fans, contestants and industry leaders to Colorado Springs, Colo., each July. The annual ProRodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, set for 10 a.m. MT on July 12 in the garden area, pays tribute to the best of the best in the sport of ProRodeo, and […]

Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings Unofficial as of July 7, 2008



The Top 15 competitors at the end of the regular season advance to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo *Denotes 2007 world champions For 2008, official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 70; team roping, 70; saddle bronc riding, 70; tie-down roping, 70; barrel racing, 70; and bull riding, 125. Bull riders can count Dodge […]

Dodge Xtreme Bulls Standings

Unofficial as of July 7, 2008

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. 33,555 5. Zeb Lanham, Sweet, Idaho 28,957 6. Colin McTaggart, Las Vegas, Nev. 25,303 7. Logan Knibbe, Rockdale, Texas 18,088 8. Colby Reilly, Stratford, Wash. 14,290 9. Clayton Foltyn, El Campo, Texas 13,597 10. Zack Oakes, Tonasket, […]

Garlic Sweet Potato Biscuits



Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. ground Cinnamon1/8 tsp. nutmeg1/4 c. cold unsalted butter1 c. cold mashed SweetPotatoes1/4 c. half and Half2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley1/4 tsp. garlic powderDirections:In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Cut butter into mixture using pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse […]

Grain Summary For week ending July 4



For the week grain bids were lower for the exception of soybeans which were sharply higher. Wheat was pressured by favorable harvest weather in the winter wheat region. Delays were reported late in the week as thunderstorms moved into some parts of the winter wheat region. Weekly export sales for wheat were strong coming in at 668,100 tonnes. Quarterly Wheat […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary For week ending July 4



Compared to last week, a very light test of yearling feeder cattle sold firm to 2.00 higher with steer and heifer calf marketings too light to test the market during the holiday-shortened week. This week’s trend was heavily influenced by the direct trade as the country volume was much closer to normal than the auctions. Several major auction markets were […]

National Slaughter Cattle Summary For week ending July 4



Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle prices moved sharply higher for the second week in a row. Trading in Nebraska took place mostly late Wednesday while the Texas trade waited till Thursday. Feedlots were clearly in the drivers seat again this week as packers were enjoying daily increases in wholesale beef values. The Texas Panhandle trended 2.00-2.50 higher, Nebraska mostly […]