Feeder Markets ignite
By: Darrell Peel Wheat is an amazing crop. Given the slightest opportunity, wheat responds very well under adverse conditions. In late October, the prospects for wheat pasture seemed all but lost with...
View ArticleGrowing Need for Forage
By: Jill Dunkel Current market and weather fundamentals are driving the cattle industry to new places every day. Input costs are increasing across all segments, which drives the question – what can be...
View ArticleK-State’s Beef Stocker Field Day is Sept. 26
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Presentations on beef stocker economics to environmental impact to cattle health and more are planned for Kansas State University’s 2013 Beef Stocker Field Day on Sept. 26. The day...
View ArticleMineral Feeding Can Reduce the Risk of Grass Tetany Next Spring
By: Glenn Selk Much of Oklahoma and the Southern Plains will have wheat pasture to utilize as winter feed for stocker cattle, replacement heifers, and in some cases for adult cows. At, and after...
View ArticleIn The Cattle Markets
By: Matthew A. Diersen, Professor Summer Stocker Cattle Returns A look back at past price relationships during May sheds some light on the gross margin of running stockers. This spring the gross margin...
View ArticleWorth the Weight
By: Katie Allen A K-State livestock economist talks value of gain projections for feeder cattle in the coming months, as well as nationwide beef herd expansion. MANHATTAN, Kan. – The current...
View ArticleMore rain in Oklahoma and feeder cattle price adjustments
By: Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Most of Oklahoma received rain in the past week with roughly half the state receiving 1 to over 3 inches and a...
View ArticleOklahoma cattle market roundup
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Feeder cattle prices have increased this fall; showing no signs of seasonal weakness. Prices have advanced the most...
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