Archive for September 2019
Spring Cove Ranch: Built On A Breed
When the first Angus sire arrived at Spring Cove Ranch in 1919, no one could have predicted his legacy. Old, handwritten herd books trace the first pedigrees of the Butler…
Read More“The Gut Is the Largest Immune Organ in the Body”
The gut is the largest immune organ in the body, and it may be the new frontier for human and cattle health. As consumers call for decreased antibiotic use in…
Read MoreMeat Production Trends Higher: What Does 2020 Hold?
There’s no question that the U.S. has seen a tremendous increase in meat production over the past 40 years. This increase has mostly been driven by productivity, says Warren Preston,…
Read MoreScams Targeting Ranchers on the Rise Warn Special Rangers
There’s a surge in scams targeting ranchers, warn special rangers with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). Scott Williamson, director of law enforcement for TSCRA, urged all ranchers…
Read MoreTweets From First 24 Hours of #FairCattleMarkets Campaign
Citing growing frustration with low cattle prices while beef packers reap large profits, a grassroots campaign was announced last week seeking the support of President Donald Trump. The campaign launched Monday, Sept.…
Read MoreConsumer Group: Fake Meat is Factory Food
The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is running a full-page ad in USA Today exposing the highly processed nature of fake, “plant-based” bacon. Roughly one-third of consumers believe “plant-based” is…
Read MoreHarvest Is Exhausting, Know How to Stay Safe Behind the Wheel
As the air begins to chill and the fields change from their summery shade of green to that “almost ready” shade of brown, farmers are anxious to move their harvest…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 25 States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary of Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural…
Read MoreHow to Spot a Recession
About the Presenter Bluford “Blu” Putnam has served as Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group since May 2011. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial…
Read MoreCSU Honors George Seidel
George Seidel probably needs a bigger display case. He’s accumulated a long list industry awards and academic honors, padded last week with Colorado State University’s 2009 Livestock Leader Award. Seidel,…
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