2012 PRCA World Standings, Feb. 6



All-around1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $21,2872. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas 10,8193. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 9,9024. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah 9,099 Bareback Riding1. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas $27,1932. Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah 14,7783. Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La. 11,3844. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 10,6725. Jared Keylon, Uniontown, Kan. 9,1646. Caleb Bennett, Morgan, Utah 9,0807. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas 8,1948. Casey […]

Bill introduced for Keystone Pipeline



On Jan. 30, Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), along with 44 co-sponsors, introduced a bill ( S 2041) that would grant Congress the authority to approve the Keystone pipeline. President Obama has already said no to granting approval for the construction project, an outcome accelerated by language in the pay-roll tax law that required Obama to make a decision by late […]

Books with business-sense



Books can often inspire us to become better leaders and see new opportunities. What are some worthwhile titles that may help you hone your business-sense?Bob Milligan, a consultant and dairy professor emeritus at Cornell University, says his favorite book on business is Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision in Your Work and Your Life,by Ken Blanchard and Jesse […]

CattleFax shares price, weather forecast for 2012



As cattle supplies remain tight and global demand intensifies, profitability for cattle ranchers will continue in the year ahead, CattleFax analysts told cattlemen during remarks delivered at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. The convention was held Feb. 1-4 and drew a record attendance of more than 7,000 people. “The economic signals are in […]

Four honored at Banquet & Ball during BH Stock Show



Four highly qualified people were given honors during the Stock Show & Rodeo Banquet and Ball held Feb. 1 at the Ramkota Hotel during the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo. Margaret Nachtingall of Owanka, S.D. was given the Hall of Fame Silver Spur Award. She has served in numerous facets in the agriculture industry including as an AI technician […]

Invasive weed growth this spring can be expected by drought states

Imported hay may have contained leafy spurge, tropical soda apple

A weed is simply a plant growing out of place or growing in a site where it is not desired.”Those are the thoughts of Dr. Barron Rector, Texas AgriLife Extension Service range specialist. And he said following 2011’s drought, wildfires and tons of imported hay, there may be a lot more weeds for landowners to deal with, and some could […]

Minn. bull rider’s career takes off



The last time Brett Stall climbed aboard Sutton Rodeos’ Crystal Springs Peach, the bull wasn’t yet named. He was a 2-year-old calf on Chris Berends’ Minnesota ranch and Stall was a ranch kid from tiny Detroit Lakes, Minn., competing in an amateur rodeo.How things have changed for them both.Crystal Springs Peach made his first appearance at the Wrangler National Finals […]

NWSS ends with a Top 10 year



The National Western Stock Show has ended after raising a record amount for the junior livestock auction. Records fell at the junior auction, where nearly 100 animals were sold for a record $611,000. That is about a $20,000 increase over the previous record. The money helps provide a college education for youths who raise the animals. Stock show officials said […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary

Week ending Feb. 3rd

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National Grain Summary



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