Beef cow slaughter for October was down 21 percent compared to last year.  But a livestock economist says there’s more to the story. University of Missouri Professor Emeritus Scott Brown says that when looking at the beef cow slaughter percentage, it’s important to remember that beef cow inventory at the beginning of the year is…… Continue Reading

Teaching people how to safely move cattle is a little easier thanks to a free training tool.  Jennifer Van Os is an assistant professor and animal care extension specialist with the University of Wisconsin.  She tells Brownfield a free game application for smart phones helps teach people the safe way to move cattle.  It’s called…… Continue Reading

A grain originator with CHS says many factors are currently influencing grain markets.                   Renae Halverson says the big three commodities are seeing price impacts from a variety of sources. “The wheat market right now is rallying a little bit off of the Ukraine area.”  She says, “Beans down in Brazil. They have great weather in…… Continue Reading

The American Sheep Industry says the ag industry had a big win when Denver voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have banned slaughterhouses within the city limits. “Voters decided very emphatically against an animal rights-led effort to prohibit the slaughter of livestock in the city of Denver,” he says. Peter Orwick tells Brownfield Ordinance…… Continue Reading