Livestock Resource F&R

Your direct source for livestock news and information

Published by Farmers & Ranchers Livestock, Salina, Kansas

In this Issue:

1 Sustainability Snapshot, Part 2: Emissions Reporting Battle Brewing

The American Hereford Association is conducting collaborative research with Colorado State University, examining genetics relative to methane emissions and nitrogen excretion. Part 2 reveals the complexities and potential government overreach, and often longer term, unintended consequences of attempting to regulate grassroots producers.

8 Set to Climb

Most every ag economist and industry analyst confirms leverage is shifting back to the cow-calf sector. Cattle prices are poised to continue increasing this year, due to a dramatic “sell off” due to drought. Higher input cows and inflation driven volatility will dampen the sector shift. Our thanks to Wes Ishmael and the American Hereford Association for permission to reprint.

14 Slow Go

Wes Ishmael’s market report always offers an easy-to-read assessment of the cattle markets. Lingering drought effects, rising input costs, hay shortage and inflation continue to pressure the markets. Supply and demand will win again to the long-awaited benefit of producers.

20 What Feedlots Want

K-State University is barreling toward the goal of raising $125 million to build and renovate the College of Agriculture facilities. This infrastructure investment will increase research production, advance agriculture technology, recruit faculty and students and expand partnerships with corporate and governmental partners.

24

Try to follow the conversation between a couple of cattle traders Hooter brought together. The moral of the story is Hooter recognizes not investing is often the best strategy.