Beef Magazine

Congressmen Ask For Restoration Of MAP Funds 

Mar 23, 2009 - By P. Scott Shearer, Washington, D.C. correspondent

A bipartisan group of 27 congressmen have written President Barack Obama and the Senate and House Budget Committees in opposition to the administration’s proposed 20% cut in the Market Access Program (MAP). ...

Choice Carcasses Are Up Big Time, But Why? 

Mar 23, 2009 - -- CME Group Daily Livestock Report

There’s an abundance of Choice beef as the U.S. enters the summer grilling season....

Card Check Legislation Introduced 

Mar 23, 2009 - By P. Scott Shearer, Washington, D.C. correspondent

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Rep. George Miller (D-CA) introduced the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) or card check legislation. ...

Bill To Ban Antibiotic Use In Livestock Introduced 

Mar 23, 2009 - By P. Scott Shearer, Washington, D.C. correspondent

Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) has introduced the “Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act” (PAMTA). This legislation bans the use of antibiotics in livestock that prevent or control diseases. ...

Ag Groups Oppose Administration’s Farm Cuts 

Mar 23, 2009 - By P. Scott Shearer, Washington, D.C. correspondent

Thirty-nine farm and ag organizations sent a letter to the House and Senate Budget Committee leadership stating their strong opposition to the administration’s proposed farm bill budget cuts. ...

AVMA Urges Congress To Adopt Mandatory NAIS 

Mar 23, 2009 - -- DVM newsmagazine

Making the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) mandatory would allow for the quick control of diseases entering the food supply...

Success May Entail Working Back From The End You Desire 

Mar 23, 2009 - By Troy Marshall

Regret is one of the saddest words I know. It’s not only an emotion focused on the past, but it’s based on something that can’t be rectified. ...

Help Available For Transition To Organic Production 

Mar 20, 2009

Livestock producers who find organic production an entirely different animal than what they're used to can now turn ...

Is This A Time For Optimism, Pessimism Or Realism? 

Mar 20, 2009 - By Troy Marshall

When I started to bang out this week's article, there was material for a whole host of subjects sitting on my desk. ...

National Reporting Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

Mar 16, 2009 - -- P. Scott Shearer, Washington, D.C. correspondent

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week proposed the first comprehensive national system for reporting emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases produced by “major sources” in the U.S. ...

Montana Livestock Forum Is April 21-22 

Mar 16, 2009 - -- Montana State University Extension

“They’re black and they’ve had their shots… any more questions?” is the theme of the 2009 Montana Livestock Forum and Nutrition Conference, April 21-22 in Bozeman. ...

Midwest Diesel Slips Under $2/Gal. For The Week 

Mar 16, 2009 - -- U.S. Energy Information Administration

The national average price for regular gasoline ticked up for a second week (0.7¢ to $1.941/gal.), for the week ending March 9....

House Committee Conducts Animal ID Hearing 

Mar 16, 2009 - By P. Scott Shearer, Washington, D.C. correspondent

The House Agriculture Livestock Subcommittee held a hearing this week to review animal ID systems. Collin Peterson (D-MN), House Ag Committee chairman, said, “After five years of throwing over $100 million at a voluntary system......

Estrous Synch Webinar Is March 25 

Mar 16, 2009 - By Burt Rutherford

Breeding season is nigh. To help you get ready, Oklahoma State University’s Glen Selk and the University of Kentucky’s Les Anderson will conduct a webinar on the application of estrous synchronization protocols for beef cows and heifers from 12-1:15 p.m.(CST) on March 25. ...

Costco Weighs In On Animal Rights Debate 

Mar 13, 2009 - By Ron Hays, Radio Oklahoma Network

An article in The Costco Connection published by retail giant Costco asks the question, “Should Animals Have the Same Rights as People?” ...

Cattle Feeders Hall Of Fame Established 

Mar 13, 2009 - -- Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame release

A Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame (CFHF) has been established to honor the visionary men and women who have made lasting contributions to the cattle-feeding industry. ...

Cargill Launches “Feed The Whole Family For $10” Promo 

Mar 13, 2009 - By Cargill Meat Solutions

With research indicating 65% of households of 4+ people changing their grocery shopping patterns due to economic pressures, and 71% of consumers cooking more at home and eating out less, Cargill is rolling out a new promotional program called “Feed the Whole Family for $10.”...

California Mulls Antibiotic Use In Livestock Measure 

Mar 13, 2009 - -- National Meat Association

California Mulls Antibiotic Use In Livestock Measure California State Sen. Dean Florez has introduced a bill to restrict antibiotic use in animal ag. As introduced, SB 416...

Bipartisan House Food Safety Legislation Aired 

Mar 13, 2009 - By P. Scott Shearer, Washington, D.C. correspondent

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Rep. Adam Putnam (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan food safety legislation, “The Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act.” ...

The World Loses A Voice For Freedom 

Mar 13, 2009 - By Joe Roybal

“Enjoy your freedom,” was the way Jack van der Geest, one of most amazing people I’ve ever met, always signed his...

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