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This is the gallery for entries to Britain's Sexiest Farmer, brought to you in association with Dunlop Protective Footwear. Please add your pics, but keep them natural rather than raunchy.
14 Nov 2009, 11:28 am | click here to view more
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Frenchman Cédric Vasseur today announced his resignation from the presidency of the International Association of Cyclists (CPA).
16 Nov 2009, 10:25 am | click here to view more
RESEARCH PAPER LOOKS AT UPSWING IN QUALITY GRADES
Three years ago, a 30-year decline in beef quality grades was apparent, with only half of fed cattle grading USDA Choice. The Choice/Select spread hit record highs in 2006, but today the picture is much different. July figures show 60.1 percent of the harvest mix graded Choice the first half of this year, but why?
13 Nov 2009, 3:46 pm | click here to view more
AUGUST PORK AND BEEF EXPORTS DOWN FROM 2008
While selected markets performed very well, the global pace of U.S. pork and beef exports lost ground in August compared to 2008, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
17 Nov 2009, 4:02 pm | click here to view more
East of England:Full show results
Richard and Judy Fountaine's heifer, Lucombe Carro; Res, Paul Barwood and Anita Padfield's heifer, Bambles Lip Gloss. Michael and Melanie Alford's Galloway steer, Super Man; Res, Kingham Enterprises's South Devon , Big Bucks.
13 Nov 2009, 11:58 am | click here to view more
CATTLE GRAZING BEHAVIOR CAN BE USED TO MANAGE CATTLE
Cattle are grazers and browsers, eating a wide variety of grasses, forbs and leaves/bark from shrubs and trees. Not having upper front teeth, cattle can't nip off plants as a horse does but use their flexible tongue to wrap around a "bite" and break it off with a movement of the head. They bite short grass with the lower teeth and difficult upper palate, but cannot graze as closely as a horse or sheep.
11 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more
Brecon Limousins break records at 12,000gns
Here's a brief report from the Limousin sale at Brecon, which saw trade peak at 12,000gns. The top price and new centre record went to Glangwden Derwent from the Jermans. This is a Haltcliffe Ullswater son out of a dam by French sire Paul.
16 Nov 2009, 6:43 am | click here to view more
East of England:Pedigree Steer and Heifer Champions
Champion heifer and steers classes have just been announced and taking the champion heifer title was Richard and Judy Fountaine with their heifer, Millington Dinead.
13 Nov 2009, 5:43 am | click here to view more
SOUTHERN SOURCE ANGUS SALE HELD SEPTEMBER 26
The Southern Source Angus Sale was held September 26, 2009 in Cullman, Ala.
12 Nov 2009, 3:57 pm | click here to view more
East of England:Rihana and Real Classy take split class honours
Back from the lunch breaking and judging of the heifer sired by a pure bred Limousin bull has just finished. Split into two classes it was those heifers below 550kg that were first below the judges scrutiny. But it was yet another success for Phil and Sharon Sellers, Derby with their 530kg Rihana.
13 Nov 2009, 9:43 am | click here to view more
SECOND ANNUAL DUCK RIVER ANGUS CLASSIC HELD OCTOBER 17
The Second Annual Duck River Angus Classic was held October 17, 2009 in Columbia, Tenn.
13 Nov 2009, 3:45 pm | click here to view more
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- WAITING FOR THE ECONOMIC SUN
“Net returns have been pressured again in 2009, as input costs remain rather high compared to historical norms while calf prices have struggled,” say analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information middle (LMIC). “Calf prices are forecast to be slightly higher in the fourth quarter of this year than in 2008, however for the year, calf prices will still be the lowest since 2003.”
9 Nov 2009, 4:00 pm | click here to view more
GRID PREMIUMS SHOW BENEFITS OF VALUE-BASED MARKETING
When you receive a bonus on grid cattle, sometimes it's easier to count your blessings than to ask why.
17 Nov 2009, 4:03 pm | click here to view more
IT'S THE PITTS -- THE CHECK IS IN THE MAIL
When I was a little boy my dad put me on a seat and said, “Jump and I'll catch you.” I did and he didn't. As I gathered myself up off the floor he said in a stern voice, “Let that be a lesson to you. Don't ever trust anybody.”
10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more
CREATIVE ADVERTISING BENEFICIAL FOR TAX PURPOSES
Advertising and promotion are important for any ongoing business or service, even if you have significant good will and public recognition of your product or service. This is true for farmers, ranchers and horse owners just as in other businesses.
11 Nov 2009, 3:44 pm | click here to view more
Ranchers.net... for serious cattle producers!
Ranchers.net has news of interest to commercial cattle producers. If you are a serious cattle producer this is the place for you!
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KNEELER: Staff at Foxwood School have presented a needlework kneeler to every Saints Church, Ashover, in memory of their former teacher and priest, the Rev Lawrence Smith, who died earlier this year at the age of 85.
16 Nov 2009, 5:48 pm | click here to view more
AS COWS EAT, SO GROW THE CALVES
Your cowherd checklist might look pretty sparse after the calves are weaned and rebreeding is confirmed. Maybe the cows regained some condition and they're coasting now on crop residue. Next item would be, what, calving?
12 Nov 2009, 3:58 pm | click here to view more
COMMODITYINSITE.COM
The Gross Domestic Product report for the 3rd quarter showed US economic growth rising a brisk 3.5 percent. The data was over expectations and the best showing in two years.
9 Nov 2009, 4:01 pm | click here to view more
BEEF INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE FEED-EFFICIENCY DATA
Feed accounts for 65 percent to 80 percent of total beef-production costs. With grain prices at their highest levels ever, finding a way to lower those costs is important to cattle producers.
16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more
Dungannon Limousins in demand to 6000gns
Northern Irish Limousin breeders saw trade peak at 6000gns on Saturday on a day that saw 16 lots head to the mainland. Heading up the prices was Aghadolgan Daytona from Raymond Savage.
17 Nov 2009, 10:29 am | click here to view more
MYCOTOXINS ARE A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE IN GRAINS AND FEEDS
Every year about this time cattlemen are taking a serious look at how they are going to feed/supplement their cattle through the winter. In many if not every cases there is a focus on how this can be done as cheaply as possible.
10 Nov 2009, 3:50 pm | click here to view more
PROTECTING YOUNG BUCKS INCREASES HERD POTENTIAL
Mississippi State University research has found that protecting young bucks improves herd health and creates a better hunting experience.
20 Nov 2009, 2:44 pm | click here to view more
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John Lichfield: What a relief to be driving in disguise
By their cars shall you know them. Not any more, it appears. Parisian motorists, disliked every over France for being over-aggressive, below-friendly and simply for being Parisian, have found a way to camouflage their origins.
15 Nov 2009, 7:14 pm | click here to view more
First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Team Sky today announced three more riders for their 2010 squad. Australian Mathew Hayman and Frenchmen Sylvain Calzati and Nicolas Portal have been confirmed as part of the British team's inaugural roster.
16 Nov 2009, 10:55 pm | click here to view more
DEMAND FOR CAB HAS HELD UP WELL
When times are lean, sales of luxury items are typically the first to fall off. However, when it comes to beef, it appears that consumer demand for the higher quality and pricier Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand held up better than that for USDA Choice or lower grade beef.
16 Nov 2009, 3:59 pm | click here to view more