Click below for the market report from the latest Tiger Lake Livestock Auction.
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It’s estimated that around 30% of the nation’s beef herds are raised in the Texas panhandle. In the last two weeks, wildfires have already destroyed more than one million acres.It’s estimated that around 30% of the nation’s beef herds are raised in the Texas panhandle. In the last two weeks, wildfires have already destroyed more than one million acres.
Over in Assumption Parish, you’re looking at 80,000 pounds of crushed sugar cane earmarked for Texas and their ranchers.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board to succeed 35 members with terms that expire in March 2025.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The final rule Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act (the Inclusive Competition Rule) establishes clearer, more effective standards under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for prohibited practices relating to discrimination, retaliation and deception in contracting.
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The Texas Panhandle wildfires are taking a significant toll on the region's agricultural industry. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller told CBS News on Thursday morning that preliminary numbers show more than 7,000 heads of cattle have died in the fires, and that he believes the final toll could end up including thousands more.
The state has yet to get all the counts of lost cattle in the fires, he said, adding that the 7,000 death toll does not include cattle that will have to be euthanized due to their injuries.
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As we continue to follow the journey of Deux Face, a unique two-faced calf born at Breaux Farms in Kaplan, Louisiana, recent updates are showing gradual progress in her development. Born with a rare condition, Deux Face has gotten significant attention online, with many (including myself) following her story closely.
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Thursday morning, Southern University kicked off its 81st annual livestock show, and nearly 100 kids from across the state are participating while more than 130 animals are being showcased.
Dr. Harold Mellieon is the department chair for the college of agriculture. He says this year the school was able to help some kids compete.
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Welcome to the world Deux Face! A rare two-faced calf was born right here in Acadiana.
The calf was born at Breaux Farms near Kaplan on late Tuesday night, early Wednesday morning. The owners told KLFY News, “We were checking on the cow that was in labor, we found that she had her calf successfully but with a 1 in 400 million chance, she had a calf with two faces.”
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USDA and state officials are assessing the damages from wildfires that have ravaged portions of the Texas panhandle.
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller told Agri-Pulse Wednesday the wildfires had potentially wiped out "tens of thousands" of cattle, although it's too early to determine the extent of the damage.
Click below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
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Louisiana 4-H and FFA livestock competitors from Minden to Metairie and all points between came together to participate in the 89th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held from Feb. 10 to 17 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
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