News and Issues About The Cattle Industry with a focus on western Canada
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Mad about mad cows from the north: The USDA is being sued by a group of cattle producers and consumer organizations over its decision to allow Canadian cattle over 30 months of age to be imported by the US, saying the cow in latest …
Original post by Ethicurean
Crop outlook: Battle for acres seen heating up
Country Guide, Canada - 23 hours ago
"In conversations with cattle producers in Western Canada there is a contingent that is extremely unhappy with where cattle prices have been sitting and are …
Original post by cattle producers location:canada - Google News
[LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Cattle producers in Nebraska and other states are pushing for the first significant change to the national beef checkoff program since it started more than 20 years ago.
Original post by unknown
Producers also need to make sure they provide a balanced ration for their cattle. We normally have hay or pasture that comes very close to meeting an animal’s nutritional needs, but this year many unusual feeds are being used and …
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Livestock Producers Adjust Rations to Curb Rising Feed Costs
Farmscape Online, Canada - 14 hours ago
The University of Alberta reports western Canadian livestock producers are making significant adjustments to ration formulations in an effort to keep a lid …
Original post by cattle producers location:canada - Google News
Agriculture minister pleased with plan to help livestock producers
Truro Daily News, Canada - 15 hours ago
TRURO – Agriculture Minister Brooke Taylor is pleased with the announcement of a new program to assist cattle and hog producers. …
Original post by cattle producers location:canada - Google News
Cattlemen Seek Checkoff Changes Cattle producers in Nebraska and other states are pushing for the first significant change to the national beef checkoff program since it started more than 20 years ago. The beef checkoff program is …
Original post by The Westerner
Cattle producers are pushing for the first big change to the national beef checkoff program since it started more than 20 years ago.
Original post by unknown
Producers favor tracking cloned animals
Pierceland Herald, Canada - 25 Dec 2007
"Obviously, there are some public concerns about allowing milk from cloned cattle into the supply chain, and that‘s why we‘re supporting the tracking of …
Original post by cattle producers location:canada - Google News
Feeder cattle prices are declining because of the lack of wheat pasture available for grazing. USDA believes wheat producers do not want to risk crop damage in the wake of high wheat price prospects for next spring. …
Original post by shellis