Click below for the market report from the latest Red River Livestock Auction.
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This summer’s extreme heat has been and continues to be brutal on Louisiana cattle.
When the temperature at night remains above 80 degrees, it’s really hard for cattle to cool down.
During an average year, August is the worst month for heat stress in cattle. But this year, high temperatures arrived early in June.
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Click below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
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If you have to work or pen cattle, do it as early or as late as possible during the day to avoid extreme temperatures. Ensure that all animals have adequate shade and access to water.
Markets are still favorable for cull cows and cull bulls. If you have some that need to go, now would be the time to sell.
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Cattle producers face many complications to keeping their herds healthy. The LSU AgCenter partnered with the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association to host an animal health summit July 21-22 on the LSU campus.
The two days brought together producers from across the state for demonstrations, lectures and tours.
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A Caddo Parish man was arrested on July 24 by inspectors with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the commission and a subsequent arrest warrant from Caddo Parish.
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For nearly 10 years, the House of Raeford Farms FLOCK team in Arcadia, Louisiana, has provided support for MedCamps of Louisiana. Through its series of summer programs, MedCamps creates a world of fun for kids with special needs.
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The demographic of farmers and ranchers raising livestock has shrunk exponentially over the years. And, while showing livestock may not be everyone’s cup of tea, youth this summer and fall will rely on companies and individuals that purchase livestock to keep their small livestock enterprises in business.
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The Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association celebrates Governor John Bel Edwards’ signing of legislation that will provide critical tax relief to Louisiana’s beef farmers and ranchers. The legislation (House Bill 330/Act 425)—introduced by Representatives Mike Johnson and Francis C. Thomas—will reduce state sales and use tax and exempt local sales and use tax on agricultural fencing materials for producers with a commercial farmers certification.
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