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The Gross Domestic Product report for the 3rd quarter showed US economic growth rising a brisk 3.5 percent. The data was over expectations and the best showing in two years.
9 Nov 2009, 4:01 pm | click here to view more
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- WAITING FOR THE ECONOMIC SUN
“Net returns have been pressured again in 2009, as input costs remain rather high compared to historical norms while calf prices have struggled,” say analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information middle (LMIC). “Calf prices are forecast to be slightly higher in the fourth quarter of this year than in 2008, however for the year, calf prices will still be the lowest since 2003.”
9 Nov 2009, 4:00 pm | click here to view more
Alabama couple rescued from dangerous Oregon road (The Tuscaloosa News)
The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. | An Alabama couple following directions from a GPS device got stuck and were rescued from the snowy, mountainous back road where a San Francisco man got lost and died in 2006, authorities say.
22 Nov 2009, 4:39 am | click here to view more
Alabama A&M defeats Miss. Valley State 17-12 (AP via Yahoo! News)
Ulysses Banks rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown to help Alabama A&M defeat Mississippi Valley State 17-12 and clinch a berth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference title game.
21 Nov 2009, 7:29 pm | click here to view more
Alabama A&M defeats Miss. Valley State 17-12 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Ulysses Banks rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown to help Alabama A&M defeat Mississippi Valley State 17-12 and clinch a berth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference title game. The Bulldogs (7-4, 4-3) will play Prairie View A&M for the championship on Dec. 12 in Birmingham, Ala. Banks scored on a 1-yard run to give Alabama A&M a 10-0 guide with 2:09 left in the first quarter.
21 Nov 2009, 7:11 pm | click here to view more
Jordan scores 23 as Tulsa tops South Alabama 84-62 (AP via Yahoo! News)
Jerome Jordan scored 23 points, Justin Hurtt added a career-high 21 and Stephen Idlet had his first career double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds as Tulsa overpowered South Alabama 84-62 Saturday.
21 Nov 2009, 6:49 pm | click here to view more
Jordan scores 23 as Tulsa tops South Alabama 84-62 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Jerome Jordan scored 23 points, Justin Hurtt added a career-high 21 and Stephen Idlet had his first career double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds as Tulsa overpowered South Alabama 84-62 Saturday. Tulsa (4-0) took command tardy in the first half, breaking a 23-23 tie with a 12-0 run. The Hurricane made 15 of 16 free throws in the final 5:26 of the first half as the smaller Jaguars (3-2)...
21 Nov 2009, 6:11 pm | click here to view more
Alabama A&M beats Martin Methodist 76-55 (SportingNews)
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Casey Cantey scored 22 points to guide Alabama A&M in a 76-55 win over Martin Methodist on Saturday night. Desmond Jackson scored 16 points and Bo Amusa added 13 for the Bulldogs (2-1), who saw their three leading scorers every receive hot from 3-point range.
21 Nov 2009, 11:32 pm | click here to view more
Belmont defeats Alabama State 78-42 (AP via Yahoo! News)
Keaton Belcher scored a career-high 17 points and Belmont defeated Alabama State 78-42 on Saturday night.
21 Nov 2009, 11:18 pm | click here to view more
Belmont defeats Alabama State 78-42 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Keaton Belcher scored a career-high 17 points and Belmont defeated Alabama State 78-42 on Saturday night. The Bruins (1-3), who never trailed, jumped out to a 10-0 guide on two free throws by Scott Saunders with 14:46 left in the first half. Belcher was 6 of 9 from the field and the Bruins finished with a 50.9 shooting percentage (27 of 53).
21 Nov 2009, 11:11 pm | click here to view more
Alabama A&M beats Martin Methodist 76-55 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Casey Cantey scored 22 points to guide Alabama A&M in a 76-55 win over Martin Methodist on Saturday night. Desmond Jackson scored 16 points and Bo Amusa added 13 for the Bulldogs (2-1), who saw their three leading scorers every receive hot from 3-point range. Cantey went 4-for-6 from beyond the arc, Jackson was 4-for-8 and Amusa connected on both of his attempts.
21 Nov 2009, 11:10 pm | click here to view more
Alabama A&M beats Martin Methodist 76-55 (AP via Yahoo! News)
Casey Cantey scored 22 points to guide Alabama A&M in a 76-55 win over Martin Methodist on Saturday night.
21 Nov 2009, 11:07 pm | click here to view more
PROTECTING YOUNG BUCKS INCREASES HERD POTENTIAL
Mississippi State University research has found that protecting young bucks improves herd health and creates a better hunting experience.
20 Nov 2009, 2:44 pm | click here to view more
GRID PREMIUMS SHOW BENEFITS OF VALUE-BASED MARKETING
When you receive a bonus on grid cattle, sometimes it's easier to count your blessings than to ask why.
17 Nov 2009, 4:03 pm | click here to view more
AUGUST PORK AND BEEF EXPORTS DOWN FROM 2008
While selected markets performed very well, the global pace of U.S. pork and beef exports lost ground in August compared to 2008, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
17 Nov 2009, 4:02 pm | click here to view more
DEMAND FOR CAB HAS HELD UP WELL
When times are lean, sales of luxury items are typically the first to fall off. However, when it comes to beef, it appears that consumer demand for the higher quality and pricier Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand held up better than that for USDA Choice or lower grade beef.
16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more
BEEF INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE FEED-EFFICIENCY DATA
Feed accounts for 65 percent to 80 percent of total beef-production costs. With grain prices at their highest levels ever, finding a way to lower those costs is important to cattle producers.
16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more
RESEARCH PAPER LOOKS AT UPSWING IN QUALITY GRADES
Three years ago, a 30-year decline in beef quality grades was apparent, with only half of fed cattle grading USDA Choice. The Choice/Select spread hit record highs in 2006, but today the picture is much different. July figures show 60.1 percent of the harvest mix graded Choice the first half of this year, but why?
13 Nov 2009, 3:46 pm | click here to view more
SECOND ANNUAL DUCK RIVER ANGUS CLASSIC HELD OCTOBER 17
The Second Annual Duck River Angus Classic was held October 17, 2009 in Columbia, Tenn.
13 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more
AS COWS EAT, SO GROW THE CALVES
Your cowherd checklist might look pretty sparse after the calves are weaned and rebreeding is confirmed. Maybe the cows regained some condition and they're coasting now on crop residue. Next item would be, what, calving?
12 Nov 2009, 3:58 pm | click here to view more
SOUTHERN SOURCE ANGUS SALE HELD SEPTEMBER 26
The Southern Source Angus Sale was held September 26, 2009 in Cullman, Ala.
12 Nov 2009, 3:57 pm | click here to view more
CATTLE GRAZING BEHAVIOR CAN BE USED TO MANAGE CATTLE
Cattle are grazers and browsers, eating a wide variety of grasses, forbs and leaves/bark from shrubs and trees. Not having upper front teeth, cattle can't nip off plants as a horse does but use their flexible tongue to wrap around a "bite" and break it off with a movement of the head. They bite short grass with the lower teeth and difficult upper palate, but cannot graze as closely as a horse or sheep.
11 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more
CREATIVE ADVERTISING BENEFICIAL FOR TAX PURPOSES
Advertising and promotion are important for any ongoing business or service, even if you have significant good will and public recognition of your product or service. This is true for farmers, ranchers and horse owners just as in other businesses.
11 Nov 2009, 3:44 pm | click here to view more
MYCOTOXINS ARE A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE IN GRAINS AND FEEDS
Every year about this time cattlemen are taking a serious look at how they are going to feed/supplement their cattle through the winter. In many if not every cases there is a focus on how this can be done as cheaply as possible.
10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more
IT'S THE PITTS -- THE CHECK IS IN THE MAIL
When I was a little boy my dad put me on a seat and said, “Jump and I'll catch you.” I did and he didn't. As I gathered myself up off the floor he said in a stern voice, “Let that be a lesson to you. Don't ever trust anybody.”
10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more
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