These Cattle Ranchers Are Raising Better Beef, Spending Less — And Reducing Carbon Emissions
Educating other farmers about the benefits of regenerative grazing and agriculture has become a business on its own.
Allen Williams, a sixth-generation family farmer with farms in both Mississippi and Alabama, spent 15 years in academia teaching at both both Louisiana Tech University and Mississippi State University before he pivoted to teaching the practices of regenerative grazing and agriculture to farmers in the field — literally.
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March/April Pasture to Market Report
If you have ever listened to a veterinarian or extension agent speak on breeding soundness exams for bulls, then you have heard the recommendation of having bulls tested at least 60 days prior to the start of your breeding season. But what if you didn’t get that done? Is it too late?
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Cow County Reporter -- March 2022
Just when we thought the cattle market was working higher, BANG, another “Black Swan” event pops up. Russia’s attack on the country of Ukraine put the brakes on the rising cattle prices.
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Red River Livestock Auction: March 9, 2022
Click below for the latest market report from the Red River Livestock Auction.
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Kinder Livestock Auction: March 7, 2022
Click below for the latest market report from the Kinder Livestock Auction.
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Dominique's Livestock Market Auction: March 7-8, 2022
Click below for the latest market report from the Dominique’s Livestock Auctions held in Opelousas and Baton Rouge.
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Russell Earns Distinguished Service Ag award
Louisiana Tech Supervisor of Farm Operations and Instructor Waggoner Russell, who’s made a positive difference for students on South Campus for 32 years, was recently awarded the 2021 Distinguished Service to North Louisiana Agriculture Award.
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Delhi Livestock Auction: What Do You Call a Group of Cows With a Sense of Humor? A Laughing Stock!
The Delhi Livestock Auction was first established in 1973, by Roger Deshaun then in 1979 the Shelton family bought the business from Deshaun and have been owners ever since.
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USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas.
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USDA Grants Will Strengthen Food Supply
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s announcement to provide grant funding to expand meat and poultry processing facilities.
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SU Ag Center set to host the 79th Annual State Livestock Show
Young farmers from throughout the state will travel to the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena with hopes of having their prize winning animals named champion during the Southern University Ag Center’s 79th Annual State Livestock & Poultry Show February 24-26, 2022.
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Kinder Livestock Auction: February 14, 2022
Click below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
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