Montana cattleman elected vice chairman of American Simmental Board

Jim Butcher, Lewistown, Mont., has been elected vice chairman of the 16-member Board of Trustees of the American Simmental Association. A partner in Gateway Simmental and a former president of the Montana Simmental Association, Butcher is involved in producing and marketing Simmental-influenced seed stock including “Lucky Cross” hybrids. Gateway Simmental, located north of Lewistown, is a third generation ranch that established Simmental in 1968, when Jim’s father, the late Emmet Butcher, ... [Read More]

American Gelbvieh Association elects officers

During the election of the Board of Directors, three Board members were elected to their second three-year term. The AGA recognizes two Board members who completed their terms and are retiring from their service to the AGA on the Board of Directors. Mark Goes, Odell, Neb., is the outgoing AGA president and Nancy Wilkinson, Model, Colo., is a retiring director. [Read More]

K-State animal science students heading to national competition

A team of Kansas State University students won the 2013 Midwest Regional Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon held in Des Moines, Iowa, March 10 to 13. The team competed against 16 other university teams. The students who comprised the K-State team, their major and hometowns, included: Chase Miller, junior in animal sciences and industry, Harrisonbury, Va.; Kiah Gourley, junior in animal sciences and industry, Philomath, Ore.; Analena Simmons, senior in feed science and management and minor in... [Read More]

More than 200 attend branding workshop in Mt. Vernon

Vernon on March 26. Attendees came from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and much of southwest Missouri to watch the ranch crew demonstrate freeze and hot-iron branding. Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension in southwest Missouri, discussed the Missouri Brand Law and the merits of taking time to put a “return address” on your animals. Questions regarding branding and the Missouri Brand Law may be directed toward University of Missouri Extension livestock ... [Read More]

Bull sale sees overall sale average increase

The 81st Southwest Missouri Cattle Improvement Association Bull Sale saw a strong demand March 25 for the 35 bulls that sold. Four bulls sold for $5,000 or more,” said Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Other Angus bulls topping the $5,000 mark were consigned by Clearwater Farm, James Pipkin, Springfield and Naylor’s Angus, Buffalo had two. [Read More]

American Akaushi Association Field Day set for May 18

Akaushi cattle and the high-quality beef they produce will be the highlight of an American Akaushi Association Field Day May 18 near Eureka, Kan. To RSVP or for more information on the field day, call the American Akaushi Association at 830-540-3912. The American Akaushi Association was established to promote the Akaushi breed as well as maintain and verify the purity of the breed, the performance of the offspring and the quality of the final retail product. [Read More]

Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day set for May 2

The field day will be held at the K-State Southeast Agricultural Research Center’s Mound Valley unit, 2 1/2 miles west of Mound Valley, Kan., on U.S. Highway 160 (formerly K-96); then 1/4 mile south on Elk Road. Bull Selection Tools and Strategies for Commercial Beef Production, Bob Weaber, Extension cow-calf specialist. A complimentary lunch will follow the presentations and attendees will have the opportunity to visit with K-State Research and Extension specialists and numerous agribusiness... [Read More]

2 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sales set

Fall-calving Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers will be auctioned in two southern Missouri sales next month: May 4 at 1 p.m., Fruitland (Mo.) Livestock Auction in southeastern Missouri; and May 17 at 7 p.m., Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, in southwestern Missouri. Crossbreds include Angus-Simmental, Angus-American and Angus-Hereford. There are 184 fetal-sexed heifers carrying known heifer or bull calves. [Read More]

Nebraska Farmers Union submits supportive comments on Country of Origin Labeling

Nebraska Farmers Union submitted supportive comments on April 11, the final day for comments to USDA relative to their proposed rule to strengthen Country of Origin Labeling regulations. The USDA proposed changes to the rules for COOL implementation are in response to the World Trade Organization decision on COOL. In their comments, NeFU stated: “NeFU is in general support of the proposed revised rule relative to the implementation of COOL. [Read More]

Beef Quality Assurance training scheduled for May

The training covers many aspects of beef production, including proper handling and the administering of vaccines, herd health, residue avoidance, genetic considerations, and environmental stewardship, said Jason Banta, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef specialist, Overton. Two other Beef Quality Assurance programs were held previously in Canton and Stephenville. The Beef Quality Assurance program is a collaborative effort of AgriLife Extension, the Texas Beef Council and the ... [Read More]

BIF Symposium is June 12 to 15 in Oklahoma City

Iowa's Best Burger finalists scattered across the state

Triplets born to heifer in Clay County

USDA: Kansas beef cattle numbers lowest since 1999

5 Neb. meat workers hurt after chemical reaction

U.S. Cattlemen's Association files comments on COOL rule

Reward offered in Anderson County livestock shooting

KLA leaders call on Congress, agency officials in Washington

Bills important to livestock producers gain Brownback's signature

Runners fuel up with lean beef

Congressman Huelskamp discusses Kansas beef with Japanese ambassador

Ted Alexander Ranch tour May 11

Cattle feeders participate in new KLA educational program

Sheep, goat grazing workshop scheduled

Better job interviews can break the cycle of employee turnover

Angus juniors 'raise the bar' at Kansas State University

Number of Arkansas rabies cases rises to 84

Southeast Area Extension, PetAid Colorado host CART Training

Kansas Corn recognizes increasing beef exports to Japan

Beef Month recognizes industry's economic impact

Beef Month recognizes industry's economic impact

Texas A&M to offer grass-fed beef conference

Bill extends federal livestock disaster programs

Prepare early for heat management in herds

NDA announces availability of livestock trade cost-share funding

Tiffany named April KLA recruiter of the month

Kansas Limousin Breeder Association announces summer events

Right dairy feed bunk design can reduce shrinkage

Keep livestock manure out of floodwaters

Western Stock Show Association announces 2014 executive committee

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation announces scholarship recipients

USDA provides program updates to sheep industry

Livestock judging clinic set for May 22

USDA publishes final rule to increase lamb checkoff assessment

NMSU Corona Rancher's Roundtable May 21 to focus on wildlife management

USDA releases feedlot 2011 Parts I and II reports

K-State Recognizes 'Top Hands' at 2013 Cattle Feeders College

Beef Economics webinar set for May 14

Beef Economics webinar set for May 14