Cotton Marketing News:  A Different Tone Now Controls the Market

Cotton Marketing News: A Different Tone Now Controls the Market

Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Last week was the best week, news-wise, for cotton in quite a while.  USDA’s monthly production estimates finally showed the lower US crop that many have long said was out there.  Supply/demand projections also...
Back to the Basics: Revisiting Body Condition Scoring

Back to the Basics: Revisiting Body Condition Scoring

Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist When a football team has an “open” date during the season, you will often hear the coach say that they are going to spend the first part of the practice time reviewing the “fundamentals”. ...
Cotton Marketing News:  Thoughts on Where We Are

Cotton Marketing News: Thoughts on Where We Are

Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics   Pricing opportunities have now moved to basis the March futures.  So, you may notice the futures look to be a bit higher.  That’s due to the “spread” between December and March.  At present, March is about...
AGAware Farm Risk Management Webinar – December 9

AGAware Farm Risk Management Webinar – December 9

– Looking for Ways to Manage Farm Operational Risk? As a farmer and owner of your business, managing your risk can be a challenge. However, for long term success, it can be the most important thing you do in guiding your business to the next level. AGAware will...
How Many Replacement Heifers to Keep?

How Many Replacement Heifers to Keep?

Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist   Matching the number of cattle to the grass and feed resources on the ranch is a constant challenge for any cow-calf producer.  Also producers strive to maintain cow numbers to match their...