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Can you imagine Bubba Lipsey's surprise when he went out to check on his cows Thursday morning and found that not only had one of them given birth in the night but to a two headed calf?! More ... On April 29, 2010 the Leon County Leaders 4 Life team of Reagan Robertson, Kelcey Cockrell, David Roach, Taylor McGill, Bruin Camp, and Jacob Rodell competed in the District 8 4H Leaders 4 Life Contest. The team placed first in the district contest and will advance to the state competition at Texas 4H Round Up in June. More ... COLLEGE STATION - - With a few notable exceptions, Texas agricultural producers were gifted with spring rains and sunny days, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel. More ... Of all the feedstuffs livestock consume, hay is probably one of the most variable in terms of quality. Hay can look good and still be low quality, or look bad and be good quality. The best way to know for sure is to have it tested. However, many people never take the time to send off a sample for analysis. What are the factors affecting the quality of hay? More ... AUSTIN – (April 26, 2010) For the week ending April 24, feeder cattle price trends at Texas auctions were mixed, from $6 lower per hundredweight to $5 higher. Average prices declined from last week, but remain well above year-ago levels. Fed cattle prices were unchanged from a week ago. Cotton prices increased after India announced it is suspending exports indefinitely. More ... Sale Date: 5-1-10 Head Count: 1361 Last Week: 931 Sellers: 210 Buyers: 59 Cutter Cows...................57-66.5 Fat Cows...........................59-65 Canner Cows.....................48-65 Slaughter Bulls Steady/Down Heavy Bulls...................... More ... Date of Sale: 4-27-10 Total Receipts: 919 Previous Week: 1201 Total Sellers: 159 Total Buyers: 67 Feeder Steers- Med/Large #1 200-300....................... 130-157.5 300-400.......................... 125-153 400-500.......................... More ... Date of Sale: 4-28-10 Head Count: 524 Buyers: 57 Sellers: 91 Steers/Bull Calves & Yearlings 200-300....................... More ... Date of Sale: 4-29-10 Head Count: 1438 Cut/Boner.....................60-67.50 Canner Cow......................57-63 Breaker Utility Com Cow.............55-60 Thin Cows.........................39-44 Bulls Yield Grade 1&2...............72-76 Bulls Yield Grade 3&4.....68-72 Stocker Cows Young Bred Cows.. More ... Date: 4-27-10 Volume: 1641 Tested: 528 Sellers: 225 Total Buyers: 73 Packer B11uyers: 5 Order Buyers: 11 Cattle Companies: 28 Feeder Orders: 216 Slaughter Cows Canners......... More ... Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by DROUGHT, ABOVE-NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ASSOCIATED WILDFIRES ON JANUARY 1, 2009 – DECEMBER 31, 2009, are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office located in Franklin, Nathan P. Philipello, Farm Loan Manager, said today. More ... |
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