Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Cattle Report – March 22-28

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Active weather pattern starting to pop up

Ground meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F, measured with a food thermometer, said K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. (K-State Research and Extension)

Latest WASDE report raises red meat, poultry production

Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Cattle surviving the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires need immediate care

Kevin Melvin of MorningStar Farms, left, was a member of the Industry Panel, along with Charlie Bezona, center, co-owner and trader, Reinert Hay and Commodities, Hereford, Texas; Katelyn McCullock, director, Livestock Marketing Information Center and Adam Robertson, right, sales and production manager, Bestifor Farms, Belleville, Kansas at Alfalfa U in Dodge City, Kansas, Feb. 27. John Holman, agronomy professor at Kansas State University, moderated the panel. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Industry panel gives insight on important issues at Alfalfa U

Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Cattle Report March 15-21, 2024

Orphan Calf Relief Program fostering calves affected by wildfires       

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Moisture was mixed bag through the Plains