by external | Jun 30, 2017
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist With July 4 wholesale beef purchases complete, beef prices have dropped sharply the past ten days. Beef and cattle markets, have defied gravity by staying stronger, longer than most...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 16, 2017
Don Shurley, Cotton Economist, UGA Emeritus Professor Last week’s USDA monthly crop production and supply and demand estimates contained some good news and some bad news. Overall, I’d have to consider the report somewhat bearish. The market (new crop December futures...
by John Doyle Atkins | Jun 2, 2017
You have worked hard raising quality beef and demand for locally grown food is increasing. Perhaps you have considered selling meat from your livestock operation, but have found the regulations to be somewhat daunting. This article highlights two UF/IFAS...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 2, 2017
According to the latest USDA Crop Progress report, the US cotton crop was 63 percent planted as of May 28th—essentially at the average for that date. In the Southeast, planting progress is at a normal level with exception of North Carolina and Virginia being behind...
by Nick Simmons | May 25, 2017
Producers from all aspects of beef production should set annual goals to make improvements to their operation. Often times, these goals relate to increased efficiency, productivity, improved genetics, increased weight gains or higher grading feeder calves at harvest....
by Doug Mayo | May 25, 2017
Many small farms have poultry as part of their operation to supply eggs and meat for their immediate and extended family. With recent federal and state rule changes, however, it is now possible to sell both eggs and dressed poultry direct from the farm to consumers. ...
