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Bohn: Producer Support of Beef Checkoff Remains Strong
Jerry Bohn, NCBA president (CAB) The following commentary is from NCBA president Jerry Bohn, rancher and cattle feeder from Kansas. More than 35 years ago beef producers came together to develop a program to drive demand for beef, and the Checkoff they created continues today stronger than ever. Cattle producers have accomplished great things for the industry by working together to direct Checkoff investments.
Do Input Shortages Open the Gate for Biological Products?
In the face of shortages and escalating costs for traditional inputs, is 2022 the year you turn to biological products to bridge potential gaps? Some biological manufacturers and marketers believe that could be the case – and for multiple reasons. “Given the steady improvement and availability of biological products, overall consumer demand and increasing emphasis on soil health, there’s never been a better time to look at this technology,” says Micah Scanga, commercial product manager for AMVAC.
Pro Farmer Evening Report: Dec. 8, 2021
U.S. Justice Department asked to investigate fertilizer prices... The Family Farm Action Alliance has requested the Department of Justice to investigate recent fertilizer price spikes. “We are requesting that the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) examine these troubling trends.
A bit less excitement than normal
So often, we approach report days with quite a bit of hype, nervous excitement, and a certain trepidation, but this is December after all. Not only are well looking at holiday reduced trade and interest but knowing that there will be no changes in the domestic production figures and that the “final” figure will be released a month from now, it is challenging to garner a lot of interest.
House Passes U.S. Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Container ship (Reuters) The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday providing for the first major update of U.S. International ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades. That comes as the nation continues to grapple with bottlenecks at its ports that are crippling supply chains.
Farmers Ask US Justice Department to Investigate Fertilizer Price Spikes
Farmers have asked the DOJ to investigate whether recent spikes in fertilizer prices are attributable to market manipulation by fertilizer companies, according to a letter sent by the Family Farm Action Alliance. (File Photo ) Farmers have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether recent spikes in fertilizer prices are attributable to market manipulation by fertilizer companies, according to a letter sent Wednesday by the Family Farm Action Alliance.
Weed Control In A New World Order
Consider these strategies if your former plan isn’t an option Supply chain constraints could limit the amount — or dramatically increase the price — of key weed control products such as glyphosate and glufosinate in 2022. Prepare for if these options are not in the cards. “Glyphosate made weed control simple before we had glyphosate- resistant weeds” says Bill Johnson, Purdue University weed scientist. “There aren’t simple answers now.
Trickle-Down Effects of Disappointing Employment Data
November employment data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was disappointing, analysts say, but not entirely surprising. The BLS report said only 210,000 new jobs were added in November, which lowers the unemployment rate to 4.2% from 4.6% the previous month. The number was about half what analysts expected. The participation rate for U.S. workers was listed at 61.8%, up 0.2% from October.
The Next Chapter of WOTUS
EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a rule in the Federal Register on Tuesday, initiating updates to the pre-2015 regulatory definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. A June 2021 statement made by the Biden administration detailed plans to repeal the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) promulgated under WOTUS in 2020.
Animal Activist Wayne Hsuing Found Guilty of Felony Charges
A Transylvania County jury found animal activist Wayne Hsiung, who was arrested in 2018 for allegedly stealing a goat from a Pisgah Forest ranch, guilty on Dec. 6 of felony larceny after a breaking and entering and felony breaking and entering. Hsiung was sentenced to a six-to-17-month suspended sentence with 24 months of supervised probation, the Transylvania Times reports. He was ordered to pay $250 in restitution for the value of the stolen animal.
Opinion: Tough immigration conversations needed to help keep meat and poultry on grocery store shelves
Home » Opinion: Tough immigration conversations needed to help keep meat and poultry on grocery store shelves When American consumers head to the grocery store, they expect to see a meat counter filled with an abundance of animal protein options. America’s farmers, ranchers, and processors produce the highest-quality animal protein in the world.
Cash Cattle Steady to $1 Higher
Cash cattle traded in light to moderate volumes last week, with the strongest prices in the North, mostly $123 to $124 live, with a few up to $126. Dressed cattle sold at $196. Prices were steady to $1 higher. Cattle trade in the South was mostly $120 to $121, steady with the previous week. The price in the South was hampered by a Kansas packing plant that was idle half the week for maintenance. Wholesale beef prices continued marching higher.
Hulett: Lack of Participation Slows Cash
Last week feeders in Kansas saw one of their main packing plants down for three and a half days for maintenance. This did not bode well for feeders, thinking that the market in the South could be up three to five dollars on the week. When packers did begin bidding, $121 was the best of it, and packers stayed out of each other’s way so they did not drive cattle prices any higher.
Fike Receives Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award
Dr. Karol Fike, Kansas State University teaching associate professor, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award. Fike completed her bachelor’s degree in animal sciences at Iowa State University in 1991. She continued her education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning her master’s and doctorate, studying reproductive physiology in beef cattle.
Toxic Grit: Is Our Greatest Strength Our Greatest Weakness on the Farm?
“Suck it up buttercup.” This familiar phrase is one many farmers and ranchers learn early in life: be tough, self-reliant and resilient. Although those aren’t bad traits, Shannon Ferrell, an ag law specialist at Oklahoma State University, said that line of thinking can cause us to become inward-facing and discourages us to talk about our feelings. “Having a mental health issue can be quite stigmatizing,” Ferrell shared during the Online Top Producer Summit.
Ranching by the Seat of Your Pants
“Just a lot of little steps and a really good fire inside of me.” That’s how Alec Oliver describes his return to ranching. Oliver is the fifth generation to run the outfit in Oregon’s Bear Valley. The cow-calf and yearling outfit near Seneca, Ore., is a combination of deeded ground and adjacent Forest Service Allotment. On the ranch, cattle move by ankle express. However, ankle express is no longer an option for Oliver. July 14th, 2012.
Forage Planning for the Next Year
The latest Drought Monitor shows that drought is significantly worse now than at the same time last year with 63% of the country now in D0-D4 categories. These drought categories can be combined into a single numerical measure of drought known as the Drought Severity and Coverage Index (DSCI), published in the Drought Monitor. The DSCI can range from 0 (zero abnormally dry or drought conditions) to 500 (100% D4, Exceptional Drought).
NCBA Reports On Q1 Voluntary Price Discovery Framework
The following letter was sent from NCBA president Jerry Bohn to all members. March 2021 marked one year since the declaration of a national emergency due to COVID-19. Nobody could have predicted then the serious impact the pandemic would have on our nation, the economy, or within the cattle markets. As states begin the process of fully re-opening, I am hopeful that the worst of this crisis is behind us.
How Did the Pandemic Affect HR Practices in Agriculture?
By Bonnie Johnson, AgCareers.com Staffing, competition, culture and flexibility were important considerations for agricultural organizations in 2020. The pandemic impacted almost all aspects of daily work life across the country. For 14 years, AgCareers.com has collected annual data from agribusinesses to document emerging industry trends and developments in human resource management practices in the AgCareers.com Agribusiness HR Review.
5 Ways to Manage Mycotoxins
The adage that “knowledge is power” is especially true when it comes to understanding mold and mycotoxins. During a recent Phibro Animal Health webinar, Lon Whitlow, professor emeritus at North Carolina State University, discussed how harvest, storage and handling practices can set the stage for mold and mycotoxin growth, which can be potentially dangerous for livestock.
Here's a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’
Take a look at your operation. Is just one person doing all the work? While it might seem that way at times, the answer is most likely “no.” “Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people,” says Liz Griffiths, a human-resource consultant in market development for Encore Consultants. “But the important part is that that team needs to be effective.” Utilizing an effective management team can help you.
Disregard Bill Gates, U.S. Beef Continues to Be Sustainable
Disregard Bill Gates, U.S. Beef Continues to Be Sustainable by Jerry Bohn National Cattlemen's Beef Assn. President Published: Friday, March 5, 2021 The following is from National Cattlemen's Beef Assn's. President Jerry Bohn. There is an ongoing conversation in consumer spaces about beef's contribution to climate change. In many circles, beef is being painted as a villain that can be minimized and/or eliminated to help solve global climate issues.
Beef is, and always will be sustainable
Beef is, and always will be sustainable Jerry Bohn By Jerry Bohn, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President There is an ongoing conversation in consumer spaces about beef’s contribution to climate change. In many circles, beef is being painted as a villain that can be minimized and/or eliminated to help solve global climate issues. On the ground, as cattle producers, we know this isn’t accurate.
Guest Opinion: Beef is, and always will be sustainable
Kansas State University is leading a team of numerous university and government researchers involved in a five-year study looking at the best ways for the beef cattle industry to sustain future productivity through potential changes in climate. K-State University There is an ongoing conversation in consumer spaces about beef’s contribution to climate change. In many circles, beef is being painted as a villain that can be minimized and/or eliminated to help solve global climate issues.
Glenn Selk: Riding Off Into The Sunset
Rana Creek Ranch (Hall & Hall) After writing and sending out nearly 800 Cow Calf Corner Newsletters over the last 17+ years, this article is the toughest to write. This will be my last Cow Calf Corner Newsletter. It is time for younger faces with younger minds and newer ideas to fill this role in the future. I have no doubt that our readers will gain more knowledge about this very complex industry called “the cattle business”.
Beef is, and always will be sustainable
NCBA president speaks out about beef being painted as a villain in climate change. Jerry Bohn, NCBA President | Feb 24, 2021 There is an ongoing conversation in consumer spaces about beef’s contribution to climate change. In many circles, beef is being painted as a villain that can be minimized and/or eliminated to help solve global climate issues. On the ground, as cattle producers, we know this isn’t accurate.
NCBA Delivers State of the Industry Address
Gearhart Ranch (Hall & Hall) National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall and NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane discussed the state of the industry and priority issues in Washington, D.C. that could affect cattlemen and women during the group’s virtual Winter Reboot conference.
Pilgrim’s Pride Agrees To Price-Fixing Fine
Pilgrim’s Pride will pay a $107.9 million fine after pleading guilty to federal charges of price fixing. The plea agreement in federal court in Denver on Tuesday means the second-largest U.S. poultry processor is the first company to settle charges in an alleged conspiracy that involved 10 executives from five companies. The Department of Justice filed charges last June that led to the indictment of then-CEO Jayson Penn.
Setting Expectations Smooths the Path for Succession Planning with Off-Farm Heirs
Succession planning can be complicated on a good day but factoring in off-farm heirs adds in another level of complexity entirely. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make this process smoother. Rena Striegel, president of Transition Point Business Advisors in Des Moines, Iowa, shared her top three considerations in working with off-farm heirs and succession planning at the Online Top Producer Summit. Learn more here.
Timing Matters: It pays to get more cows bred in the first 21 days
FREE WEBINAR February 25, 2021 – 1 pm Central Watch Now! Reproduction in beef cattle is 10 times more economically important than growth traits. It’s 20 times more important than carcass traits. An extra calf, or more calves per cow herd, is the single largest factor in increasing pounds of beef. Getting cows and heifers pregnant in a timely manner is critical to reaping economic advantages. For every 21 days cows are open, we lose somewhere between 20 and 60 pounds of weaning weight.
Jerry Bohn: Beef Is, and Always Will Be Sustainable
The following opinion/editorial is from Jerry Bohn, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President. There is an ongoing conversation in consumer spaces about beef’s contribution to climate change. In many circles it is being painted as both a villain that can be minimized or eliminated to help solve global climate issues. On the ground, as cattle producers, we know this isn’t accurate.
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