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Demand for the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand surged higher in 2011, which helps explain a 40 percent jump in packer-reported CAB grid premiums. Licensed packers paid owners of CAB-accepted finished cattle $32.3 million last year, compared to almost $23 million in 2010, according to February reports. That does not include related premiums paid for Choice and Prime grades.
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Preventing a “draft bust” in quarterback selection is the first step to build a winning team, says Pfizer Animal Health veterinarian Jason Osterstock.
But the genetic epidemiologist isn’t talking about football or the gridiron; he’s analyzing sire selections for beef cattle herds.
Progressive Cattleman launched its first online poll survey on Feb. 27, asking our readers about the Food and Drug Administration's latest effort against offlabel and subtherapeutic drugs. In January, the FDA announced that it prohibit the offlabel or unapproved use of cephalosporin in food-producing cattle, swine and poultry, to preserve the effectiveness of the antibiotic when used for human medications.
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is beginning a statewide educational initiative focusing on rebuilding cattle herds within the state.
“For the past two decades, we have seen a continual decline in cattle numbers within the state,” said Dr. Ron Gill, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist and associate department head for animal science at Texas A&M University in College Station.
“The historic drought of 2011 dramatically accentuated that trend. The state’s cattle industry and affiliated trade and service companies are the second largest economic driver in the state, bringing in billions of dollars to the state economy. With the cowherd at such a critically low level, Texas will start to lose infrastructure if cow numbers do not increase soon.”
Wakuria Farms, a 7,000-plus-acre beef production outfit located in southern Oklahoma is currently scheduled to be auctioned April 12 at 1:30 PM CST at the Waurika Farms Headquarters.
This nearly all contiguous farm can run between 8,000 and 10,000 head of stocker cattle annually. For more information on this Oklahoma farm auction contact Scott Shuman, head of Hall and Hall Auctions at (800) 829-8747 or John Wildin, Broker, at (620) 662-0411, or visit www.hallhall.com/auction-services.
U.S. red meat exports have a tough act to follow after a record-setting year in 2011, but the early indications for 2012 are good. January pork exports jumped 28 percent in volume and 43 percent in value while beef exports were even in volume but rose 14 percent in value, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). “There is a challenge to follow a very successful year like 2011 and sustain the momentum,” said Philip Seng, USMEF president and CEO. “The good news is that there are opportunities to expand the presence of U.S. red meat by exploring new market niches as well as increasing access with several key trading partners.”
The Beef Checkoff launched a new video blog contest designed to engage youth in telling the beef story using the power of YouTube. Videos must be two minutes or less and will focus on one of eight beef-related topics, including common beef misconceptions, cattle care, beef’s nutritional value and more.
On March 6, the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium held its first RFID Educational Event for producers in DeForest, Wisconsin. With more than 70 attendees at the event and special guests – Colleene Thomas from Senator Herb Kohl’s office and the DATCP Secretary of Agriculture, Ben Brancel – guest speakers presented the ins and outs of RFID and its many benefits.
Seven university students from across the Unites States have won $21,000 through the Certified Angus Beef brand Colvin Scholarship. The awards recognize their commitment in both activities and scholastic achievement.
“These students are the future of the beef industry,” said John Stika, Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) president. “This year’s graduate-level scholarship is an exciting addition to the program, and we are happy for the opportunity to extend a helping hand for tomorrow’s leaders.”
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