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The Cattle Business Weekly

The Cattle Business Weekly newspaper

For cattlemen, by cattlemen is this podcast bringing you the latest in cattle industry headlines straight from the news desk of The Cattle Business Weekly in South Dakota. It"s a dose of what"s happening in markets, on the ranch and in Washington, D.C. It"s news about everything that impacts a cattle operation"s bottomline (aka profit). Listen to us in the feed truck, on the way to a cattle sale or on the porch with a beer! We promise you won"t go away without having learned something.

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4:14

Researchers to develop soil moisture mapping...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/08/14

A collaborative project will develop novel algorithms needed for soil moisture mapping. Accurate soil moisture measurements are essential for helping farmers with their agricultural management decisions. Soils that are too wet can lead to nutrient leaching, while soils that are too dry can mean decreased crop yield and quantity. Understanding the soil moisture levels can help farmers make informed decisions that allows for improved crop yields and efficient water-usage. Despite its importance...

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5:20

What to do when markets don't make sense

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/08/14

By Matt Dabrowski The cattle market has experienced record prices this year, but that hasn’t stopped the price action from throwing us more than its share of curveballs, particularly in the futures markets. For much of this year, feedlot inventory has surprised to the upside, fat cattle prices have shown unexpected resistance, while calf prices have been eye popping. How can we make sense of things when markets seem crazy? Let’s use two tools of financial economics: price ratios and volatilit...

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3:01

South Dakota ranchers face federal charges over...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/08/09

By CBW Staff A grand jury has indicted South Dakota ranchers Charles and Heather Maude of Caputa, South Dakota for theft of government property. If found guilty, the couple faces thousands of dollars in fines or imprisonment of up to 10 years. For generations, the Maude family has had a grazing permit with USDA on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland which is managed by the United States Forest Service. U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D in a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the Ma...

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7:50

Heaton Ranches Selected for North Dakota Leopold...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/08/06

Heaton Ranches of McKenzie has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Heaton Ranches is owned and operated by Lewis and Sherry Heaton, and Colleen and Albert Kershaw. The graze 800 cow-calf pairs on 14,000 acres of rangeland and grow 6,000 acres of crops. They ...

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1:23

Cattlemen's Ball Helps Fund Cancer Research

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/08/06

The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 2024 event, hosted near Minatare, Nebraska. This year’s event, held June 7-8 brought together over 3,000 attendees, all united in their support for cancer research and local health and wellness programs. The 2024 Cattlemen’s Ball raised an impressive [post_excerpt],685,176.87 for the Buffett Cancer Center and 7,242 for local wellness initiatives. Ninety percent of the funds raised will be directed to the Fr...

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2:36

Impact of Drought on Finishing Performance and Health

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/08/06

By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist In recent weeks I covered some of the impacts of drought on cow numbers and feeder cattle supply based on comments I made at a symposium at the American Society of Animal Science meeting held in Calgary “Increasing the Resilience of the Beef Cattle Feeder Supply”. This week I will cover some additional impacts of drought and changing weather patterns on performance and health of feeder calves. Along with ...

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4:39

What's swimming in your stock water?

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/31

Learn to identify aquatic insects to determine if your livestock’s water sources are healthy and provide the nutrition they need. By Laura Nelson When Wyatt DeSpain began work at the Noble Research Institute, he knew his work would require a long-term view. DeSpain is a research associate on Noble’s transitions team of scientists, which monitors changes in wildlife, soils, vegetation and water on Noble Ranches. The team compares the data it gathers each year to the baseline conditions of “yea...

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Revamping National Western Center's Livestock Exchange

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/31

By Kyle Harris, Denverite Denver spent decades trying to undo its cowtown aura. But former Mayor Michael Hancock pushed to keep the National Western Center inside the city with a billion-dollar project. Now, private development is coming to Denver’s Livestock Exchange. Developer Andrew Feinstein, of the EXDO Development Group, is turning the historic building at 4701 Marion St. into The Exchange, rebooting it as a Western agriculture industry hub. Feinstein’s family has roots in the area. The...

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2:37

Making Strides Toward Efficiency

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/24

“There is some ability to select animals that produce less methane, which is pretty good news for us, because we can tell a really good story if we are able to handle this problem,” said Christine Baes, University of Guelph. Baes was a featured speaker during the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium June 12 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Baes’ talk centered around the role genomic research can play in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of beef cattle. She highlighted how innova...

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2:10

The Summer Spotlight is a favorite for show kids

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/24

By Codi Vallery-Mills Sometimes this old world can feel large and unfriendly to today’s youth. That’s what makes the Summer Spotlight livestock show happening this week in Huron, S.D. so special – it’s a place where kids can be kids and families can reunite every summer. “I love it at Spotlight. It’s like one big reunion with friends you only see once a year,” says Lily Blume, 18, of Redfield, South Dakota. Blume would know. She has been coming since she was eight, tagging along w...

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2:43

COF Report: Inventory slightly lower than expected

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/24

As of July 1, the total supply of cattle on feed at 11.304 million head was 279k head lower than the previous month but still 61k head (+0.5%) higher than a year ago. Feedlot inventories tend to decline during this time of year as feedlots market more cattle while placing less. The supply of market ready cattle remains well above year ago levels, a function of the placement rate earlier in the year. Fed cattle weights have been trending lower since mid May but preliminary data suggests that t...

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Ag land market could be showing signs of settling

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/24

According to Farmers National Company, the agricultural land market has been “nothing short of exceptional during the past five years.” Gains in value are prevalent across all classes of land in every region of the country. Strong commodity markets, moderate interest rates, buyer demand and an overall healthy agricultural economy have also supported the growth of land values during this time. “But a lot has changed in the past 12 months, and even more has changed within the past five years,” ...

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3:06

How to maintain forage production after flooding

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/17

Record-breaking rain and floods have devastated fields in areas of Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Up to 1 million acres of farmland were affected, and farmers and communities have started tackling the aftermath. With many acres completely drowned out and some not planted at all, determining what to do next can be intimidating this far into the growing season. Justin Fruechte, a Minnesota farmer and Product Expert with Renovo Seed, is experiencing these challenges first-han...

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4:58

Regenerative ag pioneer to present workshop

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/17

By Stan Wise, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Producers and land stewards who practice regenerative agriculture often enjoy learning about what is happening under the ground. In August, they’ll have a chance to learn from a visitor from Down Under. Australia, that is. Regenerative ag pioneer Colin Seis, a producer from New South Wales, will present a workshop on Aug. 6 in Fort Pierre, SD. Seis didn’t set out to help reinvent agriculture. Instead, he changed the way he farmed in...

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4:57

USDA small business grants land in region

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/17

From CBW News Desk The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about 0 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including one in South Dakota — to expand their capacities in an effort to increase competition in the industry and to give farmers more options. The federal grants announced this past Thursday range in value from about 3,000 for a small custom meat shop in Washington state to million for an expansion of a new producer-owned beef plant in Texas that plans...

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Strategies for Resilient Ranching during La Nina

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/10

From Noble Research Institute By the midpoint of the growing season, ranchers typically should have accumulated more than half of the necessary forage their livestock will need for the year and the remainder of the dormant season. However, during La Niña years, such as 2024 is predicted to be, forage production can fall short in the next six months if and when weather patterns shift toward drier and warmer conditions in many states. Understanding and adapting to these changes is not just bene...

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SDCA Announces Leadership Academy to Empower Future...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/10

The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA), in partnership with Farm Credit Services of America and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, proudly announces the launch of the SDCA Leadership Academy. The SDCA Leadership Academy will cultivate the next generation of influential leaders and shape the future of the cattle industry. This exciting new program will foster industry knowledge, enhance leadership, improve communication skills, and promote mentorship among emerging le...

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Cattle Producers' Forum in Montana July 23-24

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/10

Event to Address Key Issues Including Markets, Trade, Tax Climate, Livestock Risk Protection, Labor Challenges, and Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Billings, Montana — The Cattle Producers’ Forum is set to take place in Billings, Montana on July 23-24, 2024. Co-hosted by the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) and the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), and presented by headline sponsor, Ag Risk Advisors, the event aims to focus on industry collaboration to address is...

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1:39

Light Up the Fourth of July with Beef on the Grill

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/03

Put on your red, white and blue, set up those lawn chairs and fire up the grill. The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand, funded by the Beef Checkoff, has amazing recipes, perfect for throwing on the grill and keeping everyone happy while you wait for the Fourth of July fun to light up the sky. If you plan to start celebrating early in the day, these Country Style Bourbon BBQ Short Ribs have you covered with easy prep that won’t take you out of the fun. Slow cooked then finished on the...

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U.S. Red Meat Symposium Provides Deep Dive into...

The Cattle Business Weekly ·

2024/07/03

With U.S. red meat exports reaching record levels in Mexico, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held the inaugural U.S. Red Meat Symposium in Mexico City June 13-14 to examine its economic and political climate, highlight the market’s continued growth potential and explore emerging opportunities for U.S. red meat. USMEF Chair Randy Spronk and Secretary/Treasurer Dave Bruntz participated, along with key USMEF staff from Mexico and the Denver headquarters, to emphasize the industry’s commi...

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