Low cattle prices have time to rebound, says economist
Although finished-cattle prices that were expected to increase this year for producers remained low in the first quarter, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt said increases could be on the horizon.
Illinois Beef Association welcomes summer intern
Tamar Adcock of Assumption has joined the Illinois Beef Association as the summer intern working with the group’s youth, communications and marketing programs.
National Junior Angus Association event scheduled
Youth from across the country will travel to New Orleans for the National Junior Angus Association’s annual Leaders Engaged in Angus Development conference Aug. 1-4.
Applications available for juniors to gain experience in communications
The National Junior Angus Association and Angus Foundation are pleased to provide NJAA members who have completed the ninth grade with an opportunity to gain experience in the areas of communication, business, writing and photography.
Illinois cattlemen are everyday environmentalists
Good land stewardship goes hand-in-hand with managing a successful cattle operation. After all, 94 out of 100 Illinois farms are family owned, and it’s important practices of cattle producers support an ability to hand down a thriving business to future generations.
Cattle body condition monitoring important for producers
Monitoring condition in gestational and lactating cows is extremely important for successful reproduction, Purdue Extension beef specialist Ron Lemenager said.
Experts summarize livestock lessons learned from 2012 drought
Eastern Corn Belt livestock producers heading into breeding, calving and grazing seasons have much to learn and apply from last year’s drought, two Purdue Extension specialists said.
Illinois Beef Association forms junior group
Formation of the Illinois Junior Beef Association was announced by the Illinois Beef Association. With a membership base already built from IBA family and junior memberships, the IBA deemed that now is an opportune time for junior members to come together in their own association.
Keeping beef contemporary gets more working space
Beef has a long history of tremendous popularity with the American public. Keeping it current with modern trends and tastes, though, requires constant attention.
Livestock producers should control poison hemlock
While poison hemlock isn’t likely to be as prominent a problem this year as it was in last year’s drought-stressed pastures, Purdue Extension specialists still encourage livestock producers to be on the lookout for the toxic plant.
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