In The Cattle Markets
US - A weekly newsletter jointly produced by Kansas State University, University of Nebraska and Utah State University

Cattle Feeding Research Facility Opens Near Bushland
US - A combination of academic, industry and legislative efforts have created a premier research cattle feeding facility at the Texas AgriLife Research and U.S. Department of Agriculture complex near Bushland.

CME: USDA Acreage Report Contained Surprises
US - According to CME's Daily Livestock Report for 30 June 2009, the latest USDA Acreage report contained a few surprises but good news for livestock and poultry farmers.

Camelina Meal Has Potential as Feed
US - Sustainable Oils is building markets for camelina oil and meal and sees strong momentum for the new crop. Camelina meal is being tested for broilers and GRAS approval is being sought for cattle and pigs.

Farmers Stand Against Huge Feedlot Operation
FRANKLIN COUNTY, US - Third and fourth generation Franklin County farmers today filed a lawsuit to protect their water and way of life from a massive industrial feedlot.

Livestock Transport Standards Being Developed
US - American Humane Certified is to develop humane livestock transport standards.

Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

Weekly Outlook: Corn Acreage Jumps, Large Stocks
US - Estimates in the USDA's June 1 Grain Stocks and Acreage reports were generally very negative for corn price prospects as those estimates exceeded expectations, writes Darrel Good. Acreage of wheat also exceeded expectations. Estimates were...

Dairy Specialist: Producers Facing Low Prices have Options
US - Dairy producers may want to identify the areas of the farm in which the greatest expenses are incurred and act accordingly to minimize them.

Missouri: Pasture-based Dairying Back in Fashion
US - Letting dairy cows graze in fields rather than feeding them in centralized facilities might seem old-fashioned, yet for a growing number Missouri farmers it makes good economic sense.

ARS Sheds Light on Fescue Toxicosis
US - New research from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their university colleagues is shedding light on the relationship between chemical compounds and fescue toxicosis – a disease that affects grazing animals and costs the US cattle...

Farming Groups Welcome Clean Energy Bill
US - The House of Representatives has approved legislation that will allow farmers, ranchers and forest owners to fully participate in a market-based carbon offset programme, earning income for activities they undertake to address global climate chan...

Heat and Humidity Killing Cattle
US - Up to 1,000 cattle in Nebraska could have died over the past few days because of the heat and humidity.

US Organic Milk Sales Slump
US - Three years ago, organic milk in the US was in heavy demand with health conscious consumers demanding it and the supermarkets not being able to get enough.

Weekly US Cattle Outlook: Feed Number Down
US - Weekly Cattle Outlook, 26th June 2009 - Weekly review of the US cattle industry, written by Glenn Grimes and Ron Plain.

Survey Shows Brand Loyalty in Cheeses
US - Consumers’ brand loyalty and desire for brand varieties play an important role in the demand for food products and the profitability of U.S. food marketing firms.

Report Evaluates Intelligent Use of Manure
US - The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to evaluate the role of animal manure as a source of fertilizer, and its other uses.

Over 13,00 Americans Sign Fair Milk Price Petition
US - More than 13,200 Americans signed on to Farm Aid's petition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this month, which called on Secretary Tom Vilsack to take immediate action to stop the loss of dairy farmers due to low milk prices.

Survey Shows Lack of Food Safety Confidence
US - A new IBM study reveals that less than 20 per cent of consumers trust food companies to develop and sell food products that are safe and healthy for themselves and their families.

New Compound Has Potential for Mycotoxin Control
US - Agricultural Research Service researchers have identified a compound that has potential to control the mycotoxin, fumonisin B1, which affects livestock and poultry.