Livestock Grain Market News report for Sept. 2

BCF announced today that all new Easi-Scan 3 ultrasound purchases will have a Lifetime Warranty, existing new Easi-Scan 3 ultrasound machines can also be admitted into the Lifetime Warranty Program. BCF is built upon a standard of satisfying customer needs through innovative products and services. BCF stands behind the durability and technology of Easi-Scan and wants to give our customers peace of mind. We have chosen to offer a Lifetime Warranty Program to do just that. Strong, hardwearing and splash-proof on the outside with the latest animal ultrasound technology on the inside, Easi-Scan is designed to meet the demands of everyday wear and tear on the farm.

Spend a few days in the blistering Texas sun during the state’s worst drought in generations, and you learn something vital about the beef industry. The summer of 2011 may be winding down, but for many producers in the Southwest, this has been a scorcher that’s stuck around too long. The heart of Texas typically gets around 36 to 37 inches of rain a year – this year it’s received less than 8. The state saw the hottest month of June on record and the driest 12-month stretch through July.

Argentina and China have completed sanitary agreements needed to start exports of beef from the South American country, wrapping up negotiations kicked off late last year, according to Argentina’s agriculture ministry. The agreement also opens China’s markets to Argentine corn, wine, biofuels and barley, the agriculture ministry said. China’s agriculture minister visited Argentina in November and pledged to work toward opening up the Chinese market to the Argentine farm goods.

In a perfect world, cattle growth promotants would improve and increase marbling, too.

As weaning time approaches for many cow-calf producers, it may be useful to review your management practices to be certain you are prepared.

Very few years will be classified as perfect ones for livestock producers.

There are many ways to wean calves, depending on facilities, feed resources, calving season and climate.