The summer of 2012 often brought “high pressure domes” that cause 100-plus degree days and no rain. The resulting heat stress can cause nitrate accumulation in summer annual forage crops. Producers are very cautious about cutting or grazing the drought-stressed forages and for good reason.

Beef and cattle markets have recovered significantly from lows about a month ago. Demand improvement is reflected in higher choice boxed beef price, up over $12.00 per cwt in the past two weeks on the heels of stronger wholesale middle meat values.

ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company, has announced the acquisition of certain assets (including physical assets) of J&J Agri Services, a manufacturer of liquid animal feed supplements.

Today’s U.S. beef industry is certainly in unchartered territory – cattle prices have seen historical highs, but so have production costs.

Many Missouri producers are asking if it is safe to use soybeans for livestock forage. The topic was brought up repeatedly by attendees at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the combination feeding of Pulmotil, an in-feed bovine respiratory disease (BRD) treatment, with Rumensin, an efficiency-enhancing feed additive. This means producers can now combine the only 14-day sustained, in-feed BRD treatment with one of the most proven, widely used feed additives in the industry.

Livestock Grain and Market News cattle report for Aug. 17.  

ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company, announced today the appointment of two senior executives to fill the roles of retiring Alliance Nutrition president Terry Myers and Frank Huber, vice president, international.

Rebuilding the cow herd and selection of replacement heifers are just two of several topics that will be featured at the Brazos Valley Beef and Forage Expo scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Brazos County Expo Center in Bryan.

Texas ranchers considering restocking options should think profitability first and foremost before writing a check, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist.