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HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- TIME TO PATCH THE ROOF

By every reckoning, 2012 is going to be one of those years when cow-calf producers will have the economic opportunity to fix what needs fixing, be it genetics, management, facilities and whatnot.

9 Jan 2012, 12:13 pm | click here to view more

BLACK INK -- COMMON GROUND

They say it takes every kinds to make the world, and the adage is every about people. Look around the mall, watch TV or check out the Internet and you find ready evidence of the individuality of individuals.

9 Jan 2012, 12:13 pm | click here to view more

Alabama Tourism Launches “The Year of Alabama Food” Website

The Alabama Tourism Department has launched a new website for its 2012 campaign "The Year of Alabama Food." Visitors to http://www.yearofalabamafood.com will find restaurants, mouth-watering dishes, award-winning chefs, farmers markets, recipes, events and more culinary treats. ...

27 Jan 2012, 9:05 am | click here to view more

Alabama closing on another national championship with its 2012 signing class

View full size Alabama's much talked about "fax cam" has been a draw for various reasons on national signing day.

27 Jan 2012, 8:45 am | click here to view more

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley requests federal help for tornado recovery

Alabama EMA Director Art Faulkner said Friday that 50 to 60 percent of the homes sustaining major damage were either uninsured or below insured

27 Jan 2012, 6:13 pm | click here to view more

Five Reasons for High School Football Players to Choose Alabama

In 2008, the Alabama Crimson Tide had a recruiting class that included possibly the program's best wide receiver in Julio Jones, the program's first Heisman Trophy winner in Mark Ingram, and a crop of defensive players that formed what some called the best defense in...

27 Jan 2012, 1:53 pm | click here to view more

No. 7 Tennessee women bounce back to beat Alabama

Alabama came into Thursday night's game against Tennessee riding a six-game losing streak. The fact Tennessee was fired up after the second-worst loss in program history only made matters worse. Shekinna Stricklen scored 14 points and Glory Johnson added 13 to guide the No. 7 Lady Vols to an 86-56 win over the Crimson Tide.

27 Jan 2012, 12:01 am | click here to view more

Alabama's unemployment best in region

Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped more than any of its bordering states according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the data, Alabama's unemployment has dropped by 1.9% since

26 Jan 2012, 9:12 pm | click here to view more

Alabama junior, sophomore prospects top national recruiting rankings

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- One week before the Class of 2012 recruiting cycle officially ends on National Signing Day, many college coaches are already beginning to ramp up their efforts for the classes of 2013 and even 2014.

26 Jan 2012, 11:45 am | click here to view more

Alabama distributor accused of cigar tax evasion

Alabama officials announced the indictment Wednesday of the owner of a wholesale distribution company on charges of not paying taxes on cigar sales, and they predicted more indictments involving millions in unpaid cigar taxes.

26 Jan 2012, 11:28 am | click here to view more

ADAMS RANCH 33RD ANNUAL SALE AVERAGES $3,100

Adams Ranch held their 33rd Annual Cattle Sale on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the home ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla.

25 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

REPOPULATION AFTER DROUGHT SPAWNS NEW RULES

Looking into the future has always been somewhat tricky in the beef business. Far sighted visions or crystal ball predictions stemming around what next year's calf crop is going to look like or where future prices will be are often put on hold by more immediate tasks at hand. Planning ahead can often be tied to the immediacy of mom Nature.

25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more

SOUTHEASTERN CATTLE PRODUCERS COULD MAKE MONEY WITH STOCKERS

“Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year?” asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist.

25 Jan 2012, 5:43 pm | click here to view more

Tornado recovery work begins in Alabama

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday toured communities hit by a tornado that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes and killed two people.

24 Jan 2012, 6:25 pm | click here to view more

WATER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT NUTRIENT FOR CATTLE

Many producers take water for granted. They have ponds in many pastures or they make sure the float valve in the metal stock tank is working properly, keeping the tank full. But what happens if the pond is low or dry or if the flow to the stock tank is interrupted?

24 Jan 2012, 4:26 pm | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- WHAT'LL YOU HAVE?

Did you read where scientists have been successful in implanting human genes into cows? This is no joke. It seems that scientists wanted to make cow's milk more like human milk so that soccer moms will never have to be inconvenienced to nurse their young.

24 Jan 2012, 4:25 pm | click here to view more

Upshaw leads Alabama Senior Bowl contingent

Courtney Upshaw sidled up to his Alabama coach with a big grin and asked, "Do I look slim?" "Yeah, you do," Nick Saban responded. Sure, the 6-foot-2, 273-pound linebacker has more to worry about than appearances during the week leading up to Saturday's Senior Bowl, but the thickly-muscled Upshaw has far less to prove than his participating teammates from the national...

24 Jan 2012, 2:01 pm | click here to view more

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Lonnie Johnson had plenty of phobias if you paid close attention, or if you'd known him since he was a kid like Hooter and the gang had.

23 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT SCOURS IN CALVES

Many ranchers experience a few cases of diarrhea in young calves, and some years are worse than others. Scours can be caused by certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.

23 Jan 2012, 5:44 pm | click here to view more

I AM ANGUS AIRS TONIGHT AT 6 PM CENTRAL ON RFD-TV

A special Christmas edition of the American Angus Association®'s popular I Am Angus television series will air at a new time, Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Central) on RFD-TV.

19 Dec 2011, 12:04 pm | click here to view more

STUDY CONFIRMS BEEF'S ROLE IN A HEART-HEALTHY DIET

In a first of its nice study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels.

18 Jan 2012, 5:33 pm | click here to view more

SOUTHERN CONNECTION CHAROLAIS SALE AVERAGES $2,286

The Southern Connection Charolais Sale was held October 22, 2011, in Calhoun, GA.

17 Jan 2012, 5:00 pm | click here to view more

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN FEED NOT AS CLEARLY DEFINED

Over the last few weeks we've been discussing supplementation basics and economics – and how these can be applied by the cattle producer. Up to this point we have largely focused on meeting the protein needs of the animal, the different forms and some of the costs.

16 Dec 2011, 10:45 am | click here to view more

BUSINESS PLAN IS CRUCIAL TO AVOID IRS PENALTIES

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kahla of Tomball, Texas were denied farm deductions of $2,658,774 for their cattle and deer ranches, even though Mr. Kahla was knowledgeable about livestock farming and was highly successful in other businesses. They owned 300 head of cattle.

14 Dec 2011, 5:24 pm | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- CATTLE ON A CLOUD

“What are you doing here?” I asked a farmer neighbor who looked as out of place sitting by himself at the auction market cafe as a Nevada cowpoke at the opera. He made his living farming but kept a fancy herd of cattle on his more marginal ground.