Cattle Feeding

Cattle Handling: Enhancing health and quality

Proper handling of cattle is an aspect of beef production that needs to be a concern for anyone involved in any of the stages of management. Not only is proper handling key to efficiency and safety, it impacts animal health and can have major influences on the quality of the final beef product. ... Full story.

Schwieterman: Rising corn futures limit feeder cattle gains

Feeder cattle futures closed mixed on Monday, with March weaker and the rest of the complex modestly higher. ... Full story.

Cattle Outlook: Fed cattle prices, cattle slaughter up this week

USDA's January World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) were noted for the larger-than-expected estimate of 2011 corn production and 2012 ending stocks. ... Full story.

Feeding for the winter of 2011 – 2012

A barn full of high quality hay, a bin full of grain, and cattle that are clean, dry and protected from harsh conditions make a most comforting thought to any cattleman when temperatures are near zero and snow is belly deep. ... Full story.

Calving season: Nutrition is key for a healthy vibrant calf

This past fall’s weather was excellent for completing projects that in most years have to wind up by mid-November. ... Full story.

Which is a greater concern: Lack of soil moisture or snow?

Winter wheat fields could be at risk this winter if a lack of snow cover persists and temperatures drop. Only spotty moisture has fallen where widespread areas have less than adequate topsoil and subsoil moisture to get the 2012 crop off and running in good fashion. ... Full story.

Cattle Feeding: Salt and DDGS

Salt has been used for years to limit the intake of a palatable concentrate feed such as cottonseed meal, corn or other mixes. It allows you to self-feed and reduce the labor of caring for your cattle. ... Full story.

Cattle association leader recognized with Texas A&M award

Ross Wilson, president of Texas Cattle Feeders Association, was honored with the Texas A&M AgriLife Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award Dec. 1. ... Full story.

CME Group: Corn prices pull back on demand concerns, Euro issues

Corn prices have been trending lower in recent weeks, which has been welcome news for livestock and poultry producers. It was not long ago that producers were looking at 2012 corn futures near $8 per bushel, a price level that was unsustainable despite record livestock prices. ... Full story.

Schwieterman: No fear of tight supplies with weak corn exports

Feeder cattle futures posted modest to moderate gains on Thursday, as last minute buying pushed prices to their daily highs. ... Full story.

United States Cattle on Feed up 4 percent

Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.9 million head on November 1, 2011. ... Full story.

Factors to consider when buying high quality forage seed

One of the most important factors affecting successful forage establishment begins with purchasing high quality forage seed. ... Full story.