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STILLWATER, OK – Through the end of May, beef cow slaughter for the year-to-date was 15 percent higher year-over-year. With nearly half the year over, it is very likely that the annual beef cow slaughter total will be up by double-digits from last year. While some drought reduction regionally has improved pasture conditions, range and […]
STILLWATER, OK – Through mid-April, beef cow slaughter is up 16.9 percent year over year; a surprisingly strong rate of cow slaughter for this time of year. This likely reflects continuing drought impacts carried over from last year, combined with very strong cull cow prices and limited forage prospects going forward. The fast pace of […]
BILLINGS, MT – Stockmen throughout much of the West are dealing a “grand slam” of tough events—severe drought, grasshoppers, fire and extreme heat. Trying to keep cattle healthy and well fed when there isn’t much hay or grass around, as well as keeping your business afloat, has called for hard decisions and creativity. The Montana […]
FARGO, ND – In a drought year, livestock management decisions become more difficult when feed resources are limited. “Many North Dakota producers already have culled old cows, cows that lost their calves and even cow-calf pairs, yet further reductions in stocking rates may be necessary,” says Janna Block, livestock systems specialist based at North Dakota […]
FARGO, ND – Weather forecasts predict worsening drought conditions in the northern Great Plains for the 2021 growing season, which is bad news for cattle producers. Many cattle operations will find themselves without enough forage and feedstuffs to maintain their current herd size. “Unfortunately, often decisions are made more with emotion than logic during stressful […]
