By: Aimee Nielson One of the most important decisions in a cattle operation is choosing a bull for the herd. It can affect a producer’s operation and bottom line for many years. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is launching a new program to help producers make the best, educated decision about herd genetics. [...]
Invasive East Asian tick confirmed in six states from New York to Arkansas. by Steve Byrns, Texas AgriLife Communications Confirmed reports of the longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, in six states have prompted a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist to alert livestock producers to its possible arrival. Sonja Swiger, AgriLife Extension veterinary/medical entomologist at Stephenville, [...]
The number of pounds weaned per cow exposed to the bull topped 500 for the first time in six years. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Commercial beef producers joined the “500 Club” in pounds weaned per cow exposed, according to the 2018 Cow Herd Appraisal Performance Software (CHAPS) records. The new benchmark is [...]
Learn more about genomics during the 2018 National Angus Convention and Trade Show. Cattle producers will head to Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 3-5 for the 2018 National Angus Convention and Trade Show, as well as the fourth-annual Angus Genomics Symposium. Sponsored by Neogen GeneSeek, the Angus Genomics Symposium will host speakers to discuss the newest [...]
DENVER – As the Red Angus breed continues to grow, several new livestock expositions and state fairs have added a Red Angus show to accommodate Junior Red Angus Association of America members. RAAA is excited to announce the American Royal will host its inaugural Red Angus show for junior and open exhibitors in October 2018. [...]
Conference focuses on bolstering managerial skills related to technology, transparency and profitability. MANHATTAN, Kan. – More than 150 producers, students and industry professionals gathered in Manhattan for the 2018 K-State Ranching Summit August 15. Designed to equip managers with the skills to address the challenges of ranching in the business climate of today and [...]
Exhibitors led 215 entries at the 2018 Missouri State Fair Angus Show, August 10 in Sedalia, Mo. Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., evaluated the 165 females, 42 bulls and eight cow-calf pairs before selecting champions. SydGen Big Branch 6653 claimed grand champion and senior champion bull honors. Kris Graupman, Palmyra, Mo., and Sydenstricker Genetics Inc., Mexico, [...]
Jeff Fisher, Chris Bruynis, Jeff Moore, and Steve Boyles, Ohio State University Extension Similar to 2015, rain in the spring extending through early summer delayed hay harvest in many areas of the state. Additionally there were some high temperatures that caused an increase in the rate of maturity of forages before they could be harvested. [...]
Weaning time is just around the corner for our spring calving cows and as we prepare to separate our cows from their calves we should additionally prepare to evaluate certain benchmarks that represent our cow herd’s productivity and overall profitability. Weaning Percentage One such benchmark that holds great economic importance to our cow herd is [...]
The National Junior Angus Association hosts the 2018 Leaders Engaged in Angus Development Conference. The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) is about more than showing cattle across the nation. It also focuses on growth for the juniors in both leadership and knowledge of the industry. The Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference is [...]
