AgriLife Today

MARCH 5, 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 5, 2024 Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle caused significant cattle losses for individual ranchers, but should not impact beef cattle markets or consumers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David Anderson, Ph.D., David Anderson, Ph.D.,

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Continuing education units, market outlooks and grassland management on the agenda The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be offering two days of educational programming events during the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show. 28-29 at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show first appeared on AgriLife Today. 28 and Nov.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Photo credit: USDA The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has promoted the sale of foods locally for over two decades via business and community investments made by Value-Added Producer Grants , Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Grants , and most recently Regional Food System Partnership grants.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

MARCH 27, 2024

In Elk Creek, Missouri, cattle stand in a pond to cool their fever caused by fescue toxicosis, which costs the beef industry as much as $2 billion a year in lost production. Ranchers found the species remarkably resilient and, if not beloved by cattle, edible enough to plant. The fear of failure is a big deal,” he said.

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UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Increased plant diversity builds a more robust soil microbial community, and the increase in brix content helps us improve weight gain on marketable animals and help cows carry better body condition. The increased diversity also provides more nutrient-dense pastures for our cattle to graze on.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

6, 2024 The Texas beef cattle herd could be on its way to a rebuild after hitting its lowest numbers in a decade, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. beef cattle herd smallest since 1951 appeared first on AgriLife Today. Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. David Anderson, Ph.D.,

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management event assesses market outlook for small and large ruminants The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the “Predictions for 2024 Texas Livestock Markets” webinar on Feb. The webinar will focus on state and national trends for cattle, sheep and goat markets.

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Caff

JANUARY 7, 2025

FARMERS MARKET CHAMPION OF THE YEAR: Jaclyn Allen, The Hens Roost Jaclyn Allen is a passionate advocate for farmers markets, sustainable food systems, and the small farm community in Bakersfield. Jaclyns dedication extends beyond the markets through her leadership in the Apple Core Project Inc.,

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Civil Eats

MARCH 4, 2024

Since taking the helm of the facility’s nutrition and dining services in 2018, he has worked to revamp the cuisine, including sourcing almost half of ingredients from farms and ranches within a 250-mile radius of the Sacramento Valley. system will likely have a resounding impact on the larger beef market in the state. Davis Med Center.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 17, 2023

Beef Cattle Short Course keynote speakers discuss advancements, issues, bright forecast Optimism greeted beef cattle producers from around the country attending the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course recently for two primary reasons — high cattle prices and continued consumer demand, despite the higher beef prices.

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Agwired

MAY 28, 2024

Central Stockyards, LLC, a livestock marketing service that hosts the weekly Fed Cattle Exchange, has expanded its team and is preparing for the addition of Canadian feedyard and packer participation in its weekly sales. A cattle feeding industry veteran, Rogers brings a wealth of experience to the Central Stockyards team.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This week’s episode of Voices from the Field is a conversation about Texas A&M University’s Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management, hosted by NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Darron Gaus. Please complete a  brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In farming, youve got to pour yourself into it and it becomes your life, says Jake Beeler, a third-generation farmer in Wisconsin who partners with specialty meat company Niman Ranch to market his cattle. This has provided stability in a volatile market, as well as a community and robust support network of fellow farmers.

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RR2CS

APRIL 18, 2022

Rod and Beth Vergouwen’s agricultural roots in Strathmore stem back to the early 1900s when Beth’s great-grandfather emigrated from Illinois with the vision to farm and ranch in southern Alberta. Today, Rod and family raise Angus cattle and a flock of Katahdin sheep on open native and annual forage pastures.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

19, 2025 The post Texas dairy producers meeting the needs of a growing market appeared first on AgriLife Today. Texas Crop and Weather Report - Feb.

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UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I was very impressed by what I saw and the superior cattle due to the adaptive genetics in the region. Here is the kicker: Adaptability directly translates to fertility, which are very important traits required in any profitable cattle operation. Producers and cattle are totally dependent on these products.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Beef cattle production, management to be highlighted The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in McLennan County will host the 2023 CenTex Beef Cattle Symposium in Riesel on Sept. at the Moreno Ranches, 948 Farm-to-Market Road 2037. Read More → The post CenTex Beef Cattle Symposium set for Sept.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Pesticide applicator recertification also offered Beef producers will learn more about the 2024 cattle market outlook at the 62nd Blackland Income Growth Conference Jan. Read More → The post Cattle market outlook featured at 62nd Blackland Income Growth Conference first appeared on AgriLife Today. 9 sessions.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) The OREI program awards funds for research conducted on certified organic land to address production, marketing, and socioeconomic constraints on the growth of the organic sector and to elevate the economic and social benefits of organic farming. Managing weeds, diseases, and pests.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 4, 2025

Whether you're a seasoned farmer or rancher , an aspiring farmer looking to venture intofarming or ranching, or a farm business owner who wants to have a strong plan as they transition into another farm business, its helpful to know how to write and use a business plan. Your Business Plan Can Change The market might change around you.

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Daily Yonder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

a nonprofit owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church, has been quietly buying up ranch land in Nebraska’s Sandhills for the past three decades. confirmed that it is currently ranching on about 365,000 acres in the Sandhills. The sign at the entrance to Rex Ranch.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 10, 2023

Topics cover management of cattle, land to maximize profits The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Beef Cattle Seminar for producers in Clay and Montague counties on Aug. at Pullen Angus Ranch, 17516 U.S. While beef cattle prices are currently up, there. The free meeting will begin at 9 a.m.

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Modern Farmer

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2002, Mardesen started selling his pork to Niman Ranch, a network of independent family farmers that raise livestock without antibiotics or added hormones. Cattle are often fed a corn or soy diet instead of grass, which can lead to illness. He cannot sell that pork to Niman Ranch, which has a strict “no-antibiotics ever” policy. “If

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Food Tank

JANUARY 10, 2025

Well also highlight success stories across the food system, including at places like Sprouts Market, Whole Foods Market, and Natures Fynd. The episode takes viewers inside what Brown calls the Carbon Ranchand Ill leave it at that. No spoilers! You can watch it for free HERE.

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ProAg

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Certified Angus Beef (CAB) has launched a new program that markets its beef directly to consumers. Ranch to Table, a partnership between CAB and cattle operations using Angus genetics, now allows ranchers to use the trusted logo for additional sales. CAB will evaluate an operation’s plans and marketing approach as a first step.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Operating within an increasingly consolidated and globalized market, most of Montana’s commodity crops—beef, wheat, barley, safflower, lentils, and chickpeas—get exported out of state. Producers like Jarosz are working hard to change this figure by raising, slaughtering, and marketing their own meat. cattle for every person.

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RR2CS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Rotational Grazing, Multi-Species Cropping, Relay Cropping, and the Future of Digital Collars for Cattle. By Trina Moyles Tim Wray grew up on his family’s cattle ranch in Irricana, a small town located 50 kilometres northeast of Calgary in southern Alberta. But they were just seeing the tip of the iceberg.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Introduction to Key Metrics When you’re managing a ranch, it's important to track key metrics that tell the story of your herd. The calculation can be done two ways: Using an average of every animal on your ranch, or Using an average of all animals that were born within a certain year (this will only include cows that have calved once).

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Agwired

APRIL 1, 2025

milk composition is poised to continue as genetic gains and market incentives will drive butterfat and protein production higher for the foreseeable future. The largest cattle industry event of the year will be held in the heart of Music City, home of honky-tonks, history and hearty food.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 8, 2023

Al Noorda of Cedar Fort, Utah started using fodder for his grass-fed beef cattle and horses in 2014, following years of drought at his mixed-use ranch. Noorda feeds his cattle and horses a 70 percent fodder to 30 percent dry alfalfa hay ratio. There’s a lot of science to back up many of hydroponic fodder’s benefits.

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Trimble Agriculture

MARCH 12, 2025

The 2025 National Cattlemens Beef Association Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, where Max represented AgAmerica and shared insights on the cattle market outlook and how AgAmerica is helping ranchers secure flexible financing solutions.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 19, 2024

Wildfire devastation won’t stop event; registration is open Themed “Better Ranching for Better Life,” the Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill County Beef Conference is set for April 23-24 in the Jones Pavilion, 1101 N.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tony Prendergast’s XK Bar Ranch sits slightly south of Crawford, Colorado, near the Smith Fork of the North Fork of the Gunnison River on the southern edge of the agriculturally rich North Fork Valley. I drove 10 hours round-trip for a three-hour conversation because he is a Western Slope cattle rancher who supports wolf reintroduction. “I

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Daily Yonder

JUNE 18, 2024

Those realities, combined with a dose of pandemic-induced social distancing and a chance to buy an extended family member’s farm, led the couple to venture into the world of Black Angus cattle production in 2020. The challenge: Between the two of them, the couple had limited agricultural experience, and none in cattle.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I know that in other parts of the world, lamb and mutton are more economical and popular to raise than cattle,” she writes. “I’ve Mutton is not an accessible protein option in the US,” says Megan Wortman, executive director of the American Lamb Board , an industry group aimed at expanding the market for domestic sheep products.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 10, 2023

Recently, they’ve started selling their products virtually, on a consolidated market site. Initially, the plan was to rotate other responsibilities such as marketing and social media among the participating farms. The self-proclaimed Northeastern Online Farmers’ Market offers local products from more than 25 farms.

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NASDA

JUNE 15, 2023

farms and ranches. Currently, these products can only come to market if they go through the Food and Drug Administration’s animal drug approval process. This change will allow these products to get to market more quickly for U.S. farmers and ranchers. 1842 will bring animal food regulation into the 21st century allowing U.S.

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