2016 Windham Weaponry High Performance PRCA World Standings, final through January 25, 2016



Bareback Riding Jake Brown, Hillsboro, Texas – $14,737 Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn. – $11,162 Kyle Bowers, Drayton Valley, Alberta – $8,368 George Gillespie IV, Hamilton, Mont. – $7,659 J.R. Vezain, Cowley, Wyo. – $6,215 Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, Iowa – $5,336 Evan Jayne, Marseille, France – $5,222 Chad Rutherford, Lake Charles, La. – $4,427 Bill Tutor, Huntsville, Texas – $4,160 […]

71st Watertown Winter Farm Show offers something for everyone



When the doors open Tuesday, February 9, for the 71st Watertown Winter Farm Show, organizers are certain there will be something offered for almost everyone this year. This annual Watertown tradition, Feb. 9-13, will draw individuals and families from around the region for activities ranging from educational sessions on farm family business to an exotic petting zoo on  Saturday. In […]

Bakers named Stockmen of the Year by Black Hills Stock Show



Each year, as part of the Black Hills Stock Show, an individual or operation is recognized as the Stockman of the Year.  The Black Hills Stock Show Board of Directors vote on nominations received “…based on the individual or families commitment to livestock production in our region.” This year’s honorees are no different. Jim and Gary Baker, of the Baker […]

Cattle market price swings in question

Livestock marketer is conducting survey, calling on Congress

Cattle producers had been warned that 2015 wasn’t going to have as profitable cattle sales as 2014, but when mid-December steer prices sunk to a year low and averaged almost $400-500 dollars less than what was realized in the first half of the year, people were left shaking their heads. Kim Ulmer was one of them. He is president of […]

Continued optimism for global beef



“The global potential for U.S. beef is very good,” CattleFax general manager Duane Lenz said as the finale speaker at the 24th semi-annual Range Beef Cow Syposium held in mid-November in Loveland, Colo.  Regarding U.S. beef exports, Lenz noted that levels have increased to 2.5 billion pounds. While this is comparable to export levels that existed prior to the American […]

Iowa Cattlemen disappointed in President Obama’s veto of WOTUS Resolution



After bi-partisan passage in both chambers of Congress, President Obama vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 22, disapproval of the EPA’s “waters of the United States” rule. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association strongly supports a full repeal of the WOTUS language and is disappointed by the President’s move. Thirty-two states and countless stakeholders have challenged the WOTUS rule, which failed to bring clarity […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary Week ending Jan. 22nd



Compared to last week, the bulk of the calves traded mostly $5.00-$15.00 lower with yearlings selling $5.00-$10.00 lower. There were instances throughout the trade areas mostly in the Northern Plains and Midwest where 500-750 lb. steers and yearlings over 800 lbs. sold steady, with a few auctions even reporting a higher market; but overall the majority of the markets reported […]

National Grain Summary Week ending Jan. 8th



Compared to last week, grain bids were higher with soybeans trading slight to moderately lower on a short trading week. The week opened on a positive note, however, was a roller coaster ride as the stock market was up and down. Corn saw some resistance on slow exports. Ethanol production has been going down as reserves increase. Concerns of hot […]

National Slaughter Cattle Summary Week ending Jan. 22nd



Compared to last week, slaughter cattle trade remains at a standstill in Texas and Kan. thru Friday afternoon. Limited trade took place in Neb., but not enough to test the market. Cattle futures rose sharply late in the week, however beef prices continue to decline. Boxed beef prices on Friday afternoon averaged $222.75 and is down $7.05 from last Friday. […]

National Hay Summary Week ending Jan. 22nd



Compared to the last week, hay sold mostly steady. Bulk of the hay continues to go to feedlots or background lots. Horse owners and small livestock producers have been buying small squares, and some round bales grass and alfalfa in the eastern part of the state. Dairy type hay going out of state has been slow to move but inquiry […]