2019-04-24 E-Edition

Advancing antimicrobial stewardship



By Kindra Gordon A recent summary report on antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals shows sales have declined 33% between 2016 and 2017, indicating the livestock industry is moving toward more judicious use of antibiotics. What other efforts can continue to advance antimicrobial stewardship? A panel discussion at the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans posed […]

Cattle flood losses won’t top 1 million



The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says cattle losses in Nebraska from devastating March floods will be much lower than previously reported. Director Steve Wellman tells the Omaha World-Herald that reports of up to a million cattle killed in the natural disaster are not accurate. Wellman says his agency hasn’t come up with a number, but expects the loss to be […]

Cattlemen’s Beef Board names Hanes as new CEO



The Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB) has named Gregory Hanes of Colorado as their new chief executive officer, effective June 17, 2019. “Knowledge of beef producers and the overall beef industry is a must in this role,” notes Chuck Coffey, CBB chairman from Davis, Oklahoma. “Greg is well-regarded – both here in the U.S. and abroad – for […]

National Grain Summary Week ending Apr. 19th



Compared to last week, cash bids for corn was mixed, while wheat, sorghum and soybeans were lower. Ethanol production for week ending April 12th totaled 1.016 million barrels per day, an inccrease compared to the week prior. Ethanol stocks were decreased by 517,000 barrels to 22.7 mb. Monday’s planting progress report revealed that planting pace is only slightly below the […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary Week ending Apr. 19th



Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 7.00 higher; some with auctions in the Nebraska and the Southeast reporting steers 10.00 to 14.00 higher. The most gain on steers would be the “grass crazy” demand right now as some producers held off purchasing steers under 650 lbs that are suitable for grass until warmer weather is imminent. […]

National Slaughter Cattle Summary Apr. 19th



On Friday, negotiated cash trade mostly inactive on light demand in all major feeding regions, however not enough for an adequate market test. The latest established market in the Southern Plains was on Wednesday, with live purchases at 126.00. The latest established market in Nebraska was on Thursday with live and dressed purchases at 130.00 and 208.00 respectively. On Thursday […]

On Pasture newsletter proves on point for livestock producers



By Kindra Gordon  With an online archive of more than 2,000 grazing and livestock-related articles, “On Pasture” has filled a need and fueled excitement among livestock producers since being launched in March 2013. Six quick years later, today On Pasture boasts 114,000 readers checking out the articles each month. A driving force behind the effort has been Kathy Voth, current […]

Opp Angus



April 24, 2019  Dickinson, ND Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar Reported By: Tony Heins, CBW Averages:  82 Yearling Bulls $3,545 39 Yearling Open Heifers $1,392 High Selling Lots: $9,750, Lot 1 OPP Desperado 807, February 21, 2018, HA Cowboy Up 5405 x Sitz Upward 307R, Rod Asche, Glendive, MT $8,250, Lot 22 OPP Renown 815, February 28, 2018, SAV Renown 3439 x […]

Planning for a muddy breeding season



By Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist April is here, and as the saying goes, “April showers, bring May flowers”. Those April showers, coupled with continued melting snow across South Dakota, will also prolong flooding and muddy pens and pastures. Early calving spring cow herds have wrapped up calving and are preparing for breeding season. If you are having […]