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While the world was figuring out how to quarantine itself back in March my husband Brian and I were anxiously awaiting the closing on a property we had made an offer on. COVID-19 certainly added an extra layer of issues with limited access to financial institutions, closing agents and distancing recommendations in place. Thankfully it all came together and we […]

New WOTUS becomes law

The Trump Administration’s new and scaled-back Waters of the U.S. rule became law Monday, June 21 after last-minute attempts to block the rule. A federal judge late last week denied an effort to prevent implementation of the new regulation, called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The challengers claim the new rule removes protection from many U.S. waterways. WOTUS, now NWPR, […]

Tracking Consumers & Beef 

Research provides insights By Madi Baughman, Angus Media intern When it comes to beef, consumers are growing more concerned with animal welfare issues in beef cattle production along with the product’s taste and nutritional value than ever before, said Shawn Darcy, director of consumer market research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Darcy presented “Consumer Market Research — What […]

 Sign up for National Angus Tour

Angus tour makes stops at diverse operations in the Kansas City area   In the center of America’s heartland lies Kansas City, a metropolitan area that boasts a rich agricultural history. Kansas City’s roots can be traced to the establishment of the Kansas City Stockyards in 1871 and the American Royal Stock Show in 1899. Most know that tradition and […]

United States cattle on feed down slightly

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7 million head on June 1, 2020. The inventory was slightly below June 1, 2019. This is the second highest June 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. Placements in feedlots during May totaled 2.04 million […]

Summertime! Summertime!

Welcome to the summer of 2020! This year, many of us are keeping an eye on the Drought Monitor.  And yes, areas within our region do have reasons for concern.  From a portion of Southwest South Dakota and to a portion in Northeast South Dakota, any form of moisture would be greatly appreciated.  Furthermore, portions of Wyoming, Montana and Minnesota […]

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News from the Rodeo Trail 06-24-20

PRCA 2020 Ram World Standings – Unofficial through June 22nd, 2020 All Around 1. Clay Smith, Broken Bow, OK $56,318.90 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, TX $51,296.27 3. Stetson Wright, Milford, UT $29,446.23 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, TX $20,977.76 5. Marcus Theriot, Poplarville, MS $14,139.38 Bareback Riding 1. Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, IA $79,912.82 2. Kaycee Feild, Genola, UT $55,750.00 3. Leighton […]

Nebraska agriculture’s COVID-19 losses could approach $3.7 Billion

  From CBW News Desk Analysis conducted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau indicates Nebraska’s agricultural economy could face nearly $3.7 billion in losses due to COVID-19 in 2020 if economic conditions do not improve. And that is just one state. Think of what the ag losses are for every state. The Nebraska estimate is based on a “snapshot” of revenue […]