by Chris Prevatt | Dec 16, 2016
The August 2017 Feeder Cattle futures contract increased by $7.66/cwt. during November. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $57.45/head ($7.66/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.) on a 750-pound feeder steer which amounts to...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 16, 2016
Source: FDA CVM Animal Feed Safety System Team As of January 1, 2017, animal producers will not be able to purchase feeds over the counter that contain antimicrobials deemed important for human health. Instead, to buy and use feeds containing those antimicrobials,...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 16, 2016
This is not a joke. This really happened! An Oregon cowboy went to Walmart to get some dog food. He heard a lady scream for help, jumped on his horse, roped a bike thief in the Walmart parking lot, and then called 911. Check out the CBS News video. The tape of...
by Saundra TenBroeck | Dec 2, 2016
Horses are seasonal breeders When day length is getting shorter, mares begin to grow winter hair coats, their estrous cycles become erratic, then they stop ovulating for a period of time that is called anestrous. After December 21st (winter solstice) the days begin...
by Jennifer Bearden | Dec 2, 2016
Herbicide failures are common during extended dry periods. This is frustrating for the pesticide applicator due to wasted time and chemicals. There are logical reasons why certain herbicides fail during droughts. There are two main reasons why herbicides fail in...
