NCBA has instituted a working group with the CME Group to address volatility in the cattle markets. “Recently, the cattle markets have been susceptible to volatile limit price moves without corresponding market news,” said Colin Woodall, NCBA senior vice president of government affairs.

The search for a new CEO for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is still continuing after an initial search that included more than 100 resumé applicants.

Check out some of the cool products and new features from companies such as New Holland, Priefert and Yamaha that were showcased at the recent NCBA Convention and Trade Show.

Extension cords strewn all over, creating booby traps for the next set of ropers coming in hot. Checking the fuel level periodically. Chatting at high volumes to overpower the extreme noise. I have never been fond of the hum of a generator.

Agriculture as an industry is known for being comprised of fiercely proud and independent people. While we come together united when major issues arise, such as WOTUS and public lands use planning and the like, we do have a habit of not being able to agree more often than not.

Among all of the concerns that factor into purchasing replacement stock, managing stockers or feeding out fat cattle, parasite biosecurity is easily overlooked.

Check out some of the cool products and new features from companies such as Ritchie Industries, Tagsmyth and Roto-Mix that were showcased at the recent NCBA Convention and Trade Show. In part two of our video series, you will find automatic and heated livestock waterers, feed mixers and a new livestock tracking device that can locate a cow anywhere from 3 to 5 miles.

Cargill Inc. has announced it will trim the use of antibiotics in its cattle supply amid concerns among some doctors and consumers about risks to humans from antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Most Progressive Cattleman readers believe that the 2016 presidential candidates have little awareness of farming and ranching issues.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on March 3 proposed to remove the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem from the federal lists of endangered and threatened wildlife.