Tag: cattle
Cattle industry still shrinking, and U.S. consumer demand still flat
TAMPA, Fla. — Cattlemen are hoping predictions of more “normal” precipitation will mean lower feed grain prices and a return to stronger margins.
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Cattle numbers lowest since 1950s
According to the latest numbers from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service in Ohio, beef cows, at 290,000 head, were down 3 percent from last year, and milk cows, at 270,000 head, were unchanged from last year.
Graziers challenged to plan, take action
DALTON, Ohio — The 50-plus venders present for the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference — held Jan. 24-25 in Dalton — offered a...
Great Lakes Dairy Conference features forums on feeding cows, calves and...
This year's Great Lakes Dairy Conference focuses on herd management and nutrition.
Ashtabula County steer disqualified after officials find drug in urine test
Test confirms presence of drug acepromazine. State's zero tolerance policy results in a disqualification.
All About Grazing: Developing a grazing system could change your life
Well, it has been just over a year ago that I retired from my job as Ohio NRCS state grassland conservationist, but I am...
Selective dairy breeding could help prevent lameness, boost productivity
DAVIS, Calif. — Dairies could increase their efficiency, reduce their carbon footprints and improve the health of their herds if they considered foot warts...
Drought devastating to beef industry; herd numbers dropping
High feed prices and large financial losses brought on by a combination of multi-year drought in the Southern Plains and the 2012 Midwestern drought will continue their stranglehold on the nation's beef industry in the coming months, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says.
Will NAILE Jersey shows top last year’s?
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The 60th All American Jersey Show & Sale returns Nov. 3-5 to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky.
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Dairy Expo Holstein sale averaged $33,111 highest in expo history
MADISON, Wis. — Closing a week of sales at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., the World Classic 2012 Holstein Sale averaged $33,111,...
