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With outdoor temperatures struggling to stay above 20ºF, the cold weather didn’t deter more than 140 beef cattle producers from hearing more about a modest cattle market outlook at the recent Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic in Cameron.
Though cattle prices have come down from historic highs, there are still ways for beef cattle producers to capture more dollars for their calves by adding value at the ranch, according to experts at the 45th South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic in Brenham, Texas.
Dr. Courtney Daigle, who specializes in animal welfare, has joined Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in both research and teaching roles.
A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist told members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry that U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba could reach $1.2 billion annually if regulations are relaxed and some trade barriers are lifted.
Recent lower prices in corn could translate into fewer planted acres in 2015, potentially putting pressure on bids for beef cattle next year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.
Ranchers should be mindful of three important components of pasture health when considering restocking beef cattle, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
A new Farm Assistance study conducted by specialists with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reveals cattle producers can add significant net cash farm income to their operations on top of already high cattle prices by implementing cost-effective calf management practices.
The 42nd Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic and Trade Show is scheduled for Oct. 25 at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility in Brenham. Registration is $20 the day of the event from 7:15-8 a.m. The clinic will conclude at 4 p.m.
Capital Farm Credit and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting a conference July 18 in Abilene designed to help the next generation of agricultural producers enter into the business or help current farmers and ranchers expand their operations.
