Archive for August, 2010
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter for August 2010
Welcome to CattleToday.com/Ranchers.net FREE Newsletter!
Read on to find out the latest cattle news, useful tips,
and what’s happening on the ‘net.
Welcome to CattleToday.com/Ranchers.net FREE Newsletter!
Read on to find out the latest cattle news, useful tips,
and what’s happening on the ‘net.
INTERESTING STUFF
BANNER ADS
Did you know you can have an animated banner (468×60),
displayed on 40 websites throughout the Cattle Today system, including cattletoday.com, ranchers.net, cattle-today.com, ranchlinks.com,
ranchweather.com and cattletoday.net shown over 100 times a
day. With an Animated Banner Ad like the one at the top of
our front page, your web site is just a click away from
thousands of potential customers! The cost? Only $30/month,
with a 12 month minimum purchase.
cattletoday.com/bannerad.shtml
KEEPING YOUNG CALVES HEALTHY
When weaning season is put on fast-forward, maintaining calf health is all about pushing “play” at the right time.
MSU STUDY MONITORS WEED RESISTANCE
Mississippi is one of six states participating in a study monitoring the problem of glyphosate-resistant weeds and trying to prevent any more from developing.
FREE PHOTO CLASSIFIED ADS
Our AgAds Classifieds are free. Check it out. It’s much easier to useand reaches a targeted audience of livestock owners and breeders. We have classified ads for Cattle, Horses,
Dogs & Pets and Hay. Looking for a job or need help? Check
our ag-related job listings! Want to buy or sell Farm &
Ranch Real Estate? Place your free photo classified ad
today!
DIFFERENCES IN HAY QUALITY IS IN THE HARVESTING
The difference between high quality hay and low quality hay (less nutrient content, and perhaps containing molds and dust) is primarily in the harvesting.
DEBATE CONTINUES OVER ANTIBIOTIC USE IN CATTLE
Livestock producers have fed antibiotics to promote growth to food animals for years. Over recent years, scientists have raised concerns that, in conjunction with the excessive use of antibiotics in humans, the use of sub-therapeutic levels of antibiotics in food animals could lead to serious health risks for people.
SUCCESSFUL SOIL FERTILITY PROGRAM INVOLVES SIX STEPS
A complete and successful soil fertility program involves six steps, according to Noble Foundation soil and crops specialist Jim Johnson.
MARKET OUTLOOK
Take a look at the daily, weekly and monthly outlook for
cattle prices and demand and the factors affecting them.
Daily – Shootin’ the Bull by Chris Swift
Weekly – Cattle Outlook by Glenn Grimes & Ron Plain
Monthly – Livestock Market Outlook by USDA
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK — BOO!
If you’ve ever had one of those dreams, the kind where you can touch, smell and feel every aspect, then you know why it took Hooter a while to find his bearings.
RANCH WEATHER
If you have not visited our Ranch Weather site lately you
are in for a surprise. We have had a major software
upgrade with much improved weather radar and hurricane
information. It still retains the 10 day precip and
temperature maps, drought index, soil moisture map and
plant hardiness chart. In addition you can now customize
your opening page. Try out all the new features.
THEM AGAINST US — PART II HAVE THEY LOST THEIR MINDS?
All together now: Booooooooo! Pfffffft! That’s what the cattle industry rightfully says to radical animal rights groups like PETA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
IT’S THE PITTS — LOYAL TO THE BRAND
I have a multitude of faults and there are many things I don’t like about myself. I drive, talk and eat too fast and type too slow. I have no patience, can be hotheaded at times, can’t keep a secret, and I worry constantly about things that will never happen. Just to name a few of my many faults.
HUNTIN’ DAYLIGHT — BLAME CHANGES NOTHING
You know what I wish and have for years: the world and the cattle business could be more like it was when I was growing up, or at least what my memories perceive those times to be.
IT’S THE PITTS — TO THOSE WE LEAVE BEHIND
We buried my mother last week and in pausing to reflect on her life, I was awed by the changes that have occurred in this country during her 80 plus years of living.
PLAN AHEAD TO REDUCE HEAT STRESS IN HERD
On a number of occasions before we have talked about heat and heat stress and how it affects the cattle herd. As I review the calls and discussions I have had over the last month or so, I felt it might be a good idea to review some of the facts and factors concerning heat, heat stress and how it affects your cow herd.
CHUCK AND ROUND COULD BE THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
In the mid-1960′s, when about 42 percent of the total beef and dairy cattle slaughter was grass-fed, Bill Helming, veteran and respected agricultural economist and agribusiness consultant came to a startling and contrarian prediction.
DRY CLAY SOILS CAN SHIFT BUILDINGS
Ground that gets dry enough can shift and displace buildings, a fact building owners across the drought-ridden state are seeing as they deal with cracking foundations and split walls.
CATTLE TODAY NEWSPAPER
UPCOMING BREED FEATURE!
September 4th — BRANGUS
If you are looking for a great way to promote your operation to over 15,000
cattle producers in the Southeast, try advertising in our upcoming Brangus
feature. This special issue will have features and spotlights on the Brangus
breed, the producers and cattle. Don’t miss this opportunity to market your
cattle to an area where Brangus cattle are very popular! E-mail us today for
more information:
sales@cattletoday.com or editor@cattletoday.com.
Note: The Brangus issue will be published September 4, 2010.
SITE OF THE MONTH
The Dievert family has over 65 years of experience in the Angus industry, and Dievert Sales Service has been serving Angus customers for over 35 years. This Kentucky based sale management firm owned by Tim Dievert offers a variety of services to customers and their website offers visitors a glimpse into this dynamic sale management firm. Details on upcoming sales and catalogs make this site very user friendly and helpful to potential buyers. Congratulation to Dievert Sales Service on a job well done!
S E P T E M B E R SALE DATES
Cattle Today will be at the following sale in September:
September 18 — Lynn Angus & Guests Angus Sale, Dickson TN
September 18 — Roy May & Son Charolais Production Sale, Knoxville TN
September 24-25–The Quest Fleckvieh Simmental Sale, Russellville AR
September 25 — Thunder Valley Beefmaster Sale, Commerce GA
Be sure to look us up and say “Hello.”
WINDOWS TIP OF THE MONTH
Sort your Favorites Menu alphabetically. To do so, right click on any folder in the menu, then select “Sort by Name” from the pop-up menu. This will sort items alphabetically. When new sites are added they won’t necessarily appear in alphabetical order and you will need
to re-sort occasionally.
FUN SITE OF THE MONTH
Google News
This news agrigator is a site I check every day. If you register and login you can customize what news you want to see and the order it is shown. You can have news about your town and state, cattle news or the latest about your favorite sports team. Google will search and find current stories about just about any interest you have and update it daily. And it’s free!
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"After you retire, there’s only one big event left… and I ain’t ready for that."
— Bobby Bowden, former Florida State football coach.
Send us your favorite quotes! We will pick one each month to be
included in our Newsletter. (Be sure to include where you are from
in your e-mail!) Send quotes to:
editor@cattletoday.com
SEND US TO A FRIEND 
If you find this newsletter interesting, send it to a friend.
Just hit the forward button on your browser and email it to them.
Maybe they would like to subscribe!
Good Luck and see you next month.
Belinda
Ary
Editor
Macon Gravlee
WebMaster
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
We hope you find this newsletter useful. If you have any
suggestions, tips,
or comments, just drop me a note at
