07/27/2010 07:24AM
State officials say intense heat that baked most of Kansas killed more than 2,600 cattle in feedlots during three days in July.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Monday that it received reports of 2,620 cattle dying from July 16-18.
07/23/2010 02:05PM
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.1 million head on July 1, 2010.
07/23/2010 10:48AM
The rich history of cattle feeders would not be complete without recognizing numerous individuals who have been instrumental in ensuring the success and growth of the industry outside of the feedyard. From educators and scientists to advocates and policy makers, the contributions by these men and women have shaped modern beef production, which is why founders of the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame awarded the very first Industry Leadership Award to Richard McDonald, former president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA).
07/21/2010 03:31PM
Every meat industry organization seems to agree on NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall's statement about GIPSA's proposal about marketing contracts: "We're glad to see Congress bringing attention to this serious issue."
07/21/2010 11:19AM
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment estimates about 2,000 cattle have died from a lethal mix of extreme heat, high humidity and little to no wind.
Ken Powell with the KDHE told broadcaster KSN that it's more cattle deaths than he's seen in several years.
07/21/2010 07:35AM
The Minnehaha County Commission has approved a 400-cow feedlot operation.
Commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 in favor of Scott Swanson's proposed cattle feeding operation two miles northwest of Crooks.