Articles tagged under: cattle
Wheeler: EPA is Trying to Work With Cattle Producers
Published February 11, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to work with cattle producers. That comes from EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention. One way is by repealing and replacing the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule. "The 2015…Cattle Conversations Revolve Around Sustainability in 2020
Published February 11, 2020
For those in the cattle business, 2020 is shaping up to be a better year for those in the cattle business. That's according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall. "The market recovery isn't everything we want, but it…CattleFax Outlook is Optimistic Prices Can Average Higher in 2020
Published February 10, 2020
Those gathered at this year's Cattle Industry Convention got a glimpse at the 2020 cattle market. "Cattle producers have done a tremendous job of producing more with less," said CattleFax Vice President of Industry Relations Kevin Good. "We're optimistic that…MN Cattlemen Applaud Policy Wins
Published February 10, 2020
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President Mike Landuyt says cattle producers are gaining ground with the multiple trade wins. "Some of the regulations aren't even necessary loosened up, we can just better navigate them now." Landuyt adds another high point for…MN and SD Ranchers Selected for NCBA Leadership
Published February 9, 2020
Florida rancher Marty Smith was elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio. Also stepping into leadership roles are Jerry Bohn of Kansas as president-elect, Don Schiefelbein of Minnesota as vice…Despite Challenges, the Cattle Industry Remains Optimistic
Published February 8, 2020
Despite all the weather and market challenges the cattle industry faced in 2019, there was still optimism as more than 9,000 cattle producers gathered in San Antonio. "You talk about what each state has done to try and combat these…Using Innovation to Do More with Less
Published February 7, 2020
Innovation continues to drive profitability for beef producers. "Innovation isn't just something that comes off an assembly line," says Elanco Executive Director of U.S. Food Animal Marketing Amanda Kephart. "There are key areas Elanco focuses on with innovation: animal well…Closer to Calving Calls for a Nutrition Switch
Published February 3, 2020
As cows get closer to calving, nutritional requirements change. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Olivia Amundson says that’s why nutrition should be a top priority prior to calving. It’s easier to stay ahead of the game than play…U.S. Cattle Herd is Starting to Contract
Published February 3, 2020
As of January 1, all cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 94.4 million head. That is slightly below 94.8 million head one year ago. This Cattle Inventory Report from USDA was neutral to the marketplace, coming in one percent…