KLA program to underscore need for livestock advocacy

Kansas A veterinarian who is providing national leadership on the animal care issue, the chief executive officer of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and a U.S. senator from Kansas are among those on the program for the Kansas Livestock Association Convention in Wichita. The group's annual meeting will take place Dec. 3 and 4 at the Wichita Hyatt and Century II Convention Center. [Read More]

Kansas Ranchers recognized for superior cows

Kansas Cattlemen are looking for cattle with optimum efficiency to enhance profitability and contribute to the competitiveness of the beef industry. They are dependent on cattle that not only perform with optimum efficiency but also enhance offspring performance. [Read More]

Some NM horse trainers use love rather than force

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP)--Josy Pyne bought her first horse at age 48, following a bout with breast cancer. Following her triumph over cancer, horse riding and training became the guiding passions of her life. Pyne now owns two horses, which she refers to as "her boys': Rocky, a 13-year-old chestnut Missouri fox trotter, and Cisco, a 15-year-old quarter horse that changes color four times a year. [Read More]

Gelbvieh enthusiasts gather for the 2009 American Royal Gelbvieh and Balancer Show

Gelbvieh enthusiasts exhibited 59 entries in the 2009 American Royal Ring of Gold Gelbvieh and Balancer Show on October 28, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Troy Thomas of Harrold, S.D. evaluated the Gelbvieh and Balancer females and bulls that were exhibited by 33 breeders. Winning the Gelbvieh female show was BVLK U121 Star exhibited by Britney Volek from Highmore, S.D. This November 2008 heifer is sired by ELK ... [Read More]

Harrell elected American Hereford Association president

Bob Harrell Jr., Baker City, Ore., was announced as the new president of the American Hereford Association during the Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 2. Bob and his family operate Harrell Hereford Ranch in eastern Oregon. The ranch consists of 300 registered cows, 400 commercial cows, an 800-head feedlot and 45 Quarter Horse broodmares. [Read More]

American Royal Hereford champions named

Golden Oak Outcross 18U and KLD BR Carol Neon D85 ET won the grand champion bull and female titles at the 2009 American Royal National Hereford Show, Nov. 1 in Kansas City. Randy and Jamie Mullinix, Toulon, Ill., judged the 160-head open show. The couple complimented breeders on the quality exhibited. [Read More]

Firm plans meatpacking plant in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)--A company is looking for a site in the Bismarck-Mandan area for a meatpacking plant that could slaughter up to 800 cattle a day and export 60 percent of the beef to South Korea. Hank Imm is the executive vice president of FK Corp. USA Inc. He said the company has been working with state officials on a site and a business plan. [Read More]

Ranchers say livestock not destroying dams

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP)--Ranchers grazing cattle near two dams in northwestern North Dakota say livestock are being unfairly blamed for water quality problems. Don Anderson and Curt Severson graze cattle along Sather Dam. Tim Leland works a ranch with his father and uncle near Leland Dam. [Read More]

Seventeen Hereford breeders celebrate 50 years in the business

In celebration of 50 years in the Hereford business, 17 breeders were honored as Golden Breeders Nov. 2. Jack Ward, American Hereford Association chief operating officer and director of breed improvement, presented the awards at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City. The 2009 honorees are: Leonard Amann, Marissa, Ill. [Read More]

Former K-State meats professor named Distinguished Alumni

Kansas Kansas State University has honored a former professor whose influence in the meat industry has been felt across the United States. Dell Allen, who graduated from K-State in 1961 with a degree in animal sciences and later taught at the university for 22 years, was recognized as the 2009 Animal Sciences and Industry Distinguished Alumnus during a day-long visit to campus on Nov. 6. [Read More]

FDA approves camelina as cattle feed supplement

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP)--Camelina companies say federal officials have approved the use of meal from the biofuels crop as a 10 percent supplement in cattle feed--a development that could boost the prospects for Montana's fledgling camelina industry. Two companies, Great Plains Oil & Exploration and Sustainable Oils, have been working in recent years to develop a market for camelina for use as a replacement for jet fuel or diesel. The crop grows ... [Read More]

Iowa's family beef farmers fuel hungry runners

Iowa Some 7,500 runners will enjoy hot beef stew served by Iowa's local beef producing farm families following the annual Living History Farms Cross Country Run on Nov. 21. The Iowa Beef Industry Council--representing all of Iowa's beef farmers--and in cooperation with the Iowa Machine Shed and Fitness Sports, will provide nutrient-rich beef stew as part of a recovery meal for the runners. [Read More]

Taiwan: No quid pro quo for lifting U.S. beef ban

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP)--Taiwan's president says the island has not received anything in exchange for lifting a long-standing ban on the imports of certain U.S. beef cuts. Ma Ying-jeou's statement Nov. 11 comes amid intense local opposition to his recent decision to end the six-year-old ban on bone-in beef, minced beef and offal. Some Taiwanese speculated that in exchange for the action Taiwan had received concessions from the U.S. on requests to ... [Read More]

Scrapie rule aims to protect state herds

Colorado The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds Colorado producers to tag and identify their sheep and goats for scrapie prior to a change of ownership or going to a livestock show. "This is the time of year when many producers will be taking their livestock to market and most sheep and goats are required to be tagged; this is an important step in protecting the industry," said State Veterinarian Dr. Keith Roehr. [Read More]

Killian crowned first National Hereford Queen

Katie Killian, Stratford, Texas, was crowned the 2009-10 National Hereford Queen during the American Royal National Hereford Show in Kansas City Nov. 1. Katie is the first National Hereford Queen. The 2009-10 competition was open to state horned and polled queens. [Read More]

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