WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2020 – As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, today the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published in the Federal Register a new … Continue reading →
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2020) -Susan Kanode– The second night of bull riding action at the National Western Stock Show saw the first round coming to an end with Monday night’s scores holding the first two positions. Cole … Continue reading →
Susan Kanode — The following are results from Super Saturday, Colorado Versus the World rodeo, Jan. 11, 2020 Cinch Jeans World Team Performance – contestant, hometown, rodeo represented Bareback Riding: 1, Cole Reiner, Kaycee, Wyo., (San Angelo, Texas) 87.5 points, … Continue reading →
By Jan Suszkiw – December 13, 2019Alfalfa is often called the “Queen of the Forages” due to its high yield, feed quality for ruminant animals, nitrogen fixation and pollinator habitat among other environmental services. But this royal member of the … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2019 – As part of its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, on Nov. 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Mike Perschbacher (Perschbacher) … Continue reading →
At some point in time, we have to ask ourselves, exactly what are the trade wars really accomplishing? Farm finances are showing more and more signs of weakness, the question is how long can the American farmer and rancher last? … Continue reading →
Jordan Cattle Auction Thursday, August 8, 2019 MASON & SAN SABA – Receipts totaled 1,950 head. The demand was good this week with the stocker steers and heifers selling steady. The feeder steers and heifers also sold steady. Packer cows … Continue reading →
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers too lightly tested to allow any meaningful price comparisons as there was only 1 reported auction this week. Demand good to very good as cattle feeders are eager to place yearlings on … Continue reading →
Tri-State VA Livestock Auction All prices per hundredweight unless otherwise stated Feeder Cattle 300 head Feeder Steers 150 head Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 200- 300 145.00-157.50 300- 400 122.00-135.00 400- 500 145.00-153.00 500- 600 146.00-152.00 600- 700 121.00-142.00 … Continue reading →
Trade was light to moderate on moderate demand on Wednesday in Kansas with moderate trade and demand on Friday. For the week in Kansas, live purchases traded 1.00 lower at 111.00. NEGOTIATED CASH: Confirmed for the week: 11,766 Week ago: … Continue reading →