Barry Estabrook,  3/8/2018

Despite the historic drought, Springs Ranch was now producing 40% more forage than before Spencer and Abbey took charge—allowing them to increase their cattle numbers from 150 to 230, about four times as many per acre as nearby ranches keep on similar land.  (full article)

By Austin Miles  /  February 5, 2018 .  In livestock production, we live with the consequences of yesterdays decisions today, sometimes from choices made months if not years in the past. The Cattle Calculator app by Mississippi State University Extension puts multiple key tools in a producer’s hands, such as a breeding season scheduler, average daily gain and required gain calculators, and a dosage calculator, just to name a few. (full Article)

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has named Kendal Frazier, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), as the inaugural Ag Association Leader of the Year.  (full article)

Source: National Agri-Marketing Association news release

The Department of Agriculture Monday announced the formal process to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule. (full article)