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Researchers at Kansas State University say hemp could be used as a stress reducer for cattle. “We fed industrial hemp to a group of Holstein steers," said Kansas State University beef production medicine veterinarian, Dr. Mike Kleinhenz. "I ...

Late last week, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife approved lethal action against the Lookout Mountain Pack, after a 4th depredation in 14 days. The Department said it will provide a kill permit to the livestock producer who requested the option after ODFW confirmed that the Lookout Mt Pack killed or injured four of their cows between July 14th-26th ...

The beef industry is on it's way to getting back to normal. After plant closures and slow downs this spring, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, Mark Jekanowski said slaughter capacity is approaching pre COVID levels. "There is still however a backlog of cattle that would have been slaughtered in March or April that continues to hang over market today although the industry has been working through

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed one wolf depredation, and one probable depredation in Baker County.   ODFW was called to private timber land on February 16th.  When they arrived, Investigators found a dead yearling steer as well as an injured two-year-old bull.  ODFW al...

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed a wolf depredation in Union County.  Investigators were called to private pasture land early Friday morning after an 11-month old steer was discovered.  ODFW said most of the internal organs and abdomen had been consumed but much of the carcass and hide were largely intact.  It's es...

Increase in every type of meat product.  That's what's in store for next year.  U.S. Agriculture analysts say there will be more beef, pork, chicken and turkey produced...creating competition between meats.  Ag Outlook Board Chairman Seth Meyer said beef producers may come out OK in this competition, at least if current trends continue. "Beef dema...

Steer tagging will take place at the Benton County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to noon.  All market steers will need to be registered online before exhibitors can show up to weigh and tag their animal.  Exhibitors will also need to present their Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification on tag day in order to be eligible to show at the fair.   ...

The beef cow herd and beef production continue to increase.  According to AgWeb.com with three-quarters of 2016 done, beef production is up 5% over last year, and will continue to post monthly gains for the rest of this year and into 2017.  No...