Archive for November 2020
USDA Announces Scholars Programs for Students at Historically Black and Tribal Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
(Washington, D.C., November 12, 2020) – Twenty-first century agriculture involves cutting-edge science, technology, business management – and you. Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces scholarships to help you…
Read MoreUSDA, EPA Welcome Two New Members as U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
(WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2020) — Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the addition of Meijer, an American…
Read MoreHow Commodity Currencies Performed Amid COVID-19
The pandemic has been the defining economic event of 2020, overshadowing the usual influences on currency markets like monetary and fiscal policy. Normally, currencies of major commodity exporters such as…
Read MoreAngus VNR: Leadership Amid Change
Ohio cattleman John Grimes served for years on the Certified Angus Beef brand’s board, and reflects on its role in the broader beef industry as he wraps up his year…
Read MoreTyson Announces Global Forest Protection Standard
Tyson Foods launches an initiative to reduce deforestation in its global supply chain. An announcement Thursday (Nov. 12) says the company will focus on four commodities – cattle and beef;…
Read MorePrepare Your Water Systems For Winter
There is nothing like a refreshing drink of water to hydrate one’s body, but what happens when the only available water is frozen? As beef producers manage the herd in…
Read MoreGlenn Selk: How Many Heifers To Keep?
Matching the number of cattle to your grass and feed resources on the ranch is a constant challenge for any cow-calf producer. Also, producers strive to maintain cow numbers to…
Read MoreCalving Season Prep
Calving season marks the beginning of a new season with a new crop of calves on your ranch. Whether you’re more experienced or a novice, now’s the time to make…
Read MoreI'm a Drover: Open Gates to Open Minds
Nestled against the San Marcos river near Lockhart, Texas, Langford Cattle Company strives to produce high-quality black Angus seedstock, committing to continual improvement of the breed — a goal that’s…
Read MoreCAB Insider: Carcass Quality Spreads Widen on Seasonal Demand
In the last CAB Insider, we reported on a rapidly retreating fed cattle market scenario. However, much has changed in the two-week interim. Last week’s $1 to $2/cwt. advance is just…
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