2018-12-05 E-Edition

Farm Bill “Almost There”



Texas Congressman K. Michael Conaway who chairs the House Agricultural Committee provided attendees at the 7th National Conference on Grazing Lands in Reno, NV, an update on the 2018 Farm Bill status on Monday, Dec. 3, and reported, “We are almost there.”  Conaway, who is in his seventh term in the U.S. House, said staff is working to file the […]

G20 Summit brings about pause on China trade tariffs



By Codi Vallery-Mills After weeks of speculating on what would take place at last week’s G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina where 20 of the world’s leading countries convened, it is being seen by the White House and others in the beef industry as a successful meeting in terms of re-establishing trade relations. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed and […]

Industry leaders confirm phase-out of select grade beef



  Select grade beef has an important past in the cattle and beef business. However, its tonnage is shrinking and will continue to trend lower in the coming decade, based on collaborative research conducted across all beef industry segments.   Anipro/Xtraformance Feeds, Top Dollar Angus and the Red Angus Association of America have joined forces to analyze the current and future […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary Week ending Nov. 30th



Compared to two weeks ago, steers and heifers sold steady to 3.00 higher. Receipts were much larger this week than last due to most livestock auctions observing the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Buyers have become more meticulous when purchasing calves having a health program and ample time of being weaned this time of year. In times past, a 30 to 45 […]

National Slaughter Cattle Summary Nov. 30th



Friday saw trading and demand moderate in the Southern Plains, Nebraska and the Western Cornbelt. In the Texas Panhandle, compared to last week, the bulk of live cash trades moved 1.00 higher at 118.00 with a few up to 118.50. In Kansas, compared to last week, live cash trades 1.00 to 2.00 higher at 118.00. Compared to the prior week, […]

National Grain Summary Week ending Nov. 30th



Compared to last week, cash bids for wheat, corn, and sorghum were mixed, while soybeans were higher. Trade has been focused this week on the upcoming G20 meetings that begin this weekend. USDA said last week’s corn export sales and shipments totaled 49.9 million and 41.5 million bushels, respectively, putting total shipments up 81 percent in 2018-19 from a year […]

National Hay Summary Week ending Nov. 30th



Compared to last week alfalfa, grass hay, ground and delivered products and dehy pellets sold steady. Demand was good on ground and delivered hay as users are stocking piling due to the pending winter storm. Moderate to good demand for all other baled hay and alfalfa pellets. Some contacts stating there are still a lot of cornstalks that need to […]

Newborn calves: Do’s and don’ts



By Kindra Gordon Calving season is coming, will you be ready? Knowing how to best support calves in their first moments of life is critical to start them on a successful journey. So it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about your calving procedures. And, although most management practices related to calving are done with the best intentions, […]

Packers & Stockyards no longer a standalone agency



  The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will eliminate the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration as a standalone agency. USDA will consolidate the GIPSA functions into the Agricultural Marketing Service. National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson said the timing of this announcement doesn’t benefit family farmers. “At a time when just a handful of companies control all of […]