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Sometimes it is easy to forget that Manatee County, with its Gulf of Mexico shoreline and suburban lifestyle, has an agricultural economy.With 100 members in the Manatee County Cattlemen's Association and more than 50 working ranches in Manatee County, the month-long Manatee Heritage Days observance is a reminder of the county's roots....
LANSING, Mich. -- Some Michigan agriculture organizations have a beef with Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm over her proclamation encouraging residents to not eat meat for a day. Granholm declared this coming Saturday "Meatout Day" in Michigan earlier this month....
Here are some practices beef producers need to consider doing on farms • Soil-test pastures that have not been tested in the last three years. Review soil test recommendations on fields tested within the last three years....
After Garrett R. Stewart graduates from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine this spring, he'll go on to be a food animal practitioner in his hometown of Washington, Kansas. He'll have some company, too, as 28 of the 108 veterinary students who graduated in 2009 from K-State went into food animal or mixed animal practice....
COLLEGE STATION – A Texas AgriLife Extension Service study that sampled 96 agricultural cooperatives across the state found they contribute to 20,000 jobs and $1.7 billion in sales. Agricultural cooperatives, which provide everything from livestock feed to apparel, are vital to rural economies, said Dr....
The livestock business has its share of celebrities. Nolan Ryan. Terry Bradshaw. Mel Gibson. Carl Weathers. They are familiar with stardom. But from Feb. 1 through Feb. 7, a Limousin family from the center of Oklahoma experienced the celebrity life....
Using green algae to produce hydrocarbon oil for biofuel production is nothing new; nature has been doing so for hundreds of millions of years, according to a Texas AgriLife Research scientist. “Oils from the green algae Botryococcus braunii can be readily detected in petroleum deposits and coal deposits suggesting that B....
A year ago, Indiana agriculture was fighting hard in the Indiana General Assembly against animal rights legislation backed by the Humane Society of the United States. This year, Hoosier Agriculture got its own version of animal care legislation passed with hardly a dissenting voice....
With recent downsizing in the U.S. cattle industry linked to a lack of profitability, agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor encouraged beef producers to heed recent data indicating why demand has softened and how it might be improved....
A group of New Mexico bull producers is optimistic a new marketing program will add more value to New Mexico calves as premiums paid for calves has become increasingly competitive in the market from ranch to the retailers....
California may soon place animal abusers on the same level as sex offenders by listing them in an online registry, complete with their home addresses and places of employment. The proposal, made in a bill introduced in February 2010 by the State Senate's majority leader, Dean Florez, would be the first of its kind in the country and is just the latest law geared toward animal rights in a state that has recently given new protections to chickens, pigs and cattle....
COLLEGE STATION – Just as food labels now tell the content of fat, fiber, vitamins and minerals, food scientists believe the information one day will include all bacteria and fungi in the product....
COTTONWOOD, Calif. -- A few simple management tools can help ranchers maximize the fertility of their bull and cow herds, experts advise. For instance, removing a calf from its mother for a couple of days has been shown to be effective at helping her begin estrus, said Les Anderson, a beef cattle specialist from the University of Kentucky....
By Martha Hollida Garrett The last month has been an exciting time for agriculture in the social media realm and the results have been positive to say the least. Social media, according to Web 2....
In the 2010, 19th Annual San Antonio All Breed Bull and Commercial Female Sale held February 10th at the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo, 513 head of cattle, 47 bulls and 466 females sold for a gross of $815,250....
The flashlight beams crisscrossed in the darkness as the young men and women made their way through the thick post oaks. Ernie May, who worked in the drug store at Breckenridge’s Burch Hotel, his wife and some of their friends were camping on Hubbard Creek off the old Canyon Road southwest of town....
“Old Mesquites Agree With The Yankees’ Groundhog - More Winter Is In Store” Last winter South Texas was dry as a desert. This winter it is as boggy as a swamp....
The Junior Market Steer Show selected Charlois Breed Champions February 17, 2010 during the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Taylor Shackelford of Prosper FFA from Prosper, Texas captured the Grand Champion and Breed Champion Award with his 1336 pound steer, “Doc....
The short month of the year is now over and from the standpoint of weather, most want to see it over with. From the markets standpoint most would like to see February prices hang around for a good while....
Editors Note: We are honored to share this story from the San Antonio Livestock Show and help tell the story of how S.A.L.E. assists youngsters and how the business community of south Texas supports youth....
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