Podcasts about Cattle

Cattle futures were narrowly mixed Friday, awaiting the week's cash fed cattle direction and likely positioning ahead of Friday's monthly Cattle on Feed report. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of 18¢ lower, except for unchanged to an average of 3¢ higher in three contracts.  Feeder Cattle futures were an average [...]

Congressional ag leaders continue to discuss additional financial aid for farmers to augment the Bridge Assistance forthcoming from the Trump Administration. The USDA's Cattle on Feed Report today gave no indication that beef producers are making an active effort to hold back heifers to and grow the cattle herd. 

Futures quiet; cash lower; boxed beef mixed on light volume; cash feeders lower; solid export sales; Cattle-on-Feed estimates; producers bracing for major winter storm across the southeast US.

Check out this weeks podcast now on video format on Youtube! This week Jace and Mike discuss the Cattle on Feed report. 

*Mexico confirmed more cases of New World screwworms in northern Mexico.  *USDA is launching the New World Screwworm Grand Challenge.  *The outlook for cattle prices is positive in 2026. *Tough economic times call for changes in farm management.  *Variation in a cow's weight could affect reproduction.*East Texas has had a dry winter, until now.  *Crop insurance is a very important risk protection tool. *Head shaking in horses can be caused by many things. 

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 23, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Markets are consolidating, with attention on South American weather, particularly Argentina's soybean ratings and Brazil's delayed rains. Ethanol production dropped to 1.190 million barrels a day, with inventories rising to 25.713 million barrels. Cattle futures were stagnant, awaiting the cattle on feed report. The "Make America More Ground Beef" initiative aims to lower retail ground beef prices by 18-25% by diverting 800,000-1 million dairy cattle. Winter storm warnings and extreme cold alerts were issued across the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leading up to the Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026, we're looking back at some of Florida's earliest settlers, the cattle drives they made, how they registered cattle ear marks and brands at the county courthouse, and some of the battles they fought for survival in Florida's unforgiving wild places. From the early 1800's through to the 1940's, we take you on a journey through time as seen through the eyes of those who lived it every day.

Welcome to the largest cow-calf operation in the United States. Clint Richardson, a graduate of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, is up to the task, even with 45,000 beef cows to care for. Deseret Cattle & Citrus covers nearly 300,000 acres in central Florida from Orlando to the east coast. The ranch was a regional winner of the NCBA's Environmental Stewardship Award back in 2010. Listen to this interview to learn about managing high-production pasture, challenges in fitting animals to a harsh environment, managing lots of animals and people, and conserving habitat with working lands between DisneyWorld and Cocoa Beach. The Art of Range Podcast is supported by the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission; Vence, a subsidiary of Merck Animal Health; and the Western Extension Risk Management Education Center. Go to the episode page at https://artofrange.com/episodes/aor-175-deseret-cattle-citrus-clint-richardson for a transcript of this interview and links to resources mentioned in the show.

Cattle futures continued higher Wednesday, supported by more bullish outside markets, recently higher wholesale beef values and likely positioning ahead of Friday's monthly Cattle on Feed report, which many expect to be bullish. Estimates ahead of the report see December placement down about 5%, December marketings about 2% more due to an extra marketing [...]

Futures firm; cash weaker; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders higher; Cattle-on-Feed estimates.

Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1 Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2 How Insects Survive the Cold   00:01:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 1: Beginning today's show is K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Justin Waggoner, as he discusses cold stress and what cattle producers should prepare for their livestock.   00:12:05 – Cold Stress for Cattle and People, Part 2: Justin keeps the show rolling as he continues talking about cold stress with reminders for producers to stay safe. K-State fashion studies' Kelsie Doty and Reannan Boisvert remind us about clothing choices to stay warm. Episode 2062 - Picking Fabric to Stay Warm   00:23:05 – How Insects Survive the Cold: K-State horticultural entomologist Raymond Cloyd ends the show explaining how insect pests are able to survive extreme cold and how to control the pests that emerge in the spring.         Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

*A federal judge has denied the State of Texas' motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on cell cultured protein.  *The latest livestock production and price forecasts are a bright spot in agriculture this year.  *The American Sheep Industry Association is asking for the inclusion of wool in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. *There are all kinds of ways that ranchers are marketing their animals.  *The Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo puts an emphasis on agriculture.  *The Farm Bill may address California's Proposition 12.  *January is an exciting time for thousands of youth in the Texas Coastal Bend.  *Respiratory disease in livestock is commonly related to stress.  

Futures stable; cash quiet; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders steady; weekly cash summary.

FSA Payouts and State Committee Lice on Livestock in the Winter Quality of Udders in Cattle   00:01:05 – FSA Payouts and State Committee: David Schemm, state executive director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, begins the show as he recaps program payouts from 2025 and highlights the recently announced state committee.  Farmers.gov   00:12:05 – Lice on Livestock in the Winter: The show continues with K-State veterinary entomologist, Cassandra Olds, discussing lice on livestock in the winter and reminders for effective control.  A Winter Guide Keeping Lice in Check   00:23:05 – Quality of Udders in Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast concludes the show as Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip Lancaster chat about their feelings on the quality of udders on cattle.       BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Soybeans closed 11 cents higher, while cattle trade was quiet but higher. Arlan Suderman with StoneX recapped Wednesday's trade. Topics: - Market reaction to Trump - How to sustain a rally now? - Beans jump higher today - Cattle positive - Keys for trade in January

*Screwworm cases in northern Mexico are on the rise.  *The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Bayer, the maker of Roundup herbicide.  *Nominations are open for the 2026 National Golden Spur and Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy awards. *We still don't have a new Farm Bill.  *Feedyard cattle in the Texas High Plains have been putting on the pounds quickly.  *Why do people buy rural Texas land?  *South Texas has been warm this winter, but that's about to change.*Lots of performance get maintenance joint injections, but is it necessary? 

The more off ramps we can build into our cattle marketing strategy the better. Having versatile cattle that are capable of working in multiple different enterprises gives us more opportunities. Mason Lautenschlager has been on a journey to develop a composite breed that can provide marketing flexibility along with maternal longevity for his customers. He joins me to discuss the process of developing this breed today.Sponsor:Wineglass RanchTake the Survey:Working Cows 2026 Listener SurveyRelevant Links:Arrow L Ranch Composite Bull Sale

Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was inactive on light demand in all major cattle feeding regions through Monday afternoon. Last week, FOB live prices were $233/cwt. in Kansas, mostly $233 in Nebraska and mostly $232 in the western Corn Belt. Dressed delivered prices were mostly $365 in Nebraska and $363-$365 in the western Corn [...]

Cattle futures firmed Tuesday and regained some of the steep losses from the previous session, which was tied to the unfounded rumor of New World screwworm in the U.S. Gains to start the week were likely limited to bearish outside markets (see below). Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $1.17 [...]

Futures break on New World Screwworm rumor; cash steady/firm; boxed beef higher; cash feeders slip.

Soybean futures faded late gains and ended 4 to 5 cents lower as traders weighed technical resistance, large global supplies and uncertainty over whether China will take delivery on recently reported purchases. Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures & Options recaps Tuesday's factors. Topics: - Beans struggle technically - Corn weighed down by wheat - China hits promised purchases.... now wait on deliveries - Cattle still friendly - Notes on energies, equities, and metals

*Rio Grande Valley farmers may be planting more this year.   *Cotton harvest ran a bit late in the northeast Texas Panhandle.  *Governor Greg Abbott made six appointments to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority. *Winter meeting season is underway across Texas.  *It's time for spring livestock shows and rodeos.  *Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled plans to tackle farm labor costs. *Planning and organizing an agricultural conference takes a lot of work.  *Researchers have found new issues with equine asthma. 

*Screwworms continue to affect the cattle market.*Fed cattle prices have been mostly steady over the past month.  *The Cattle Industry Convention is just a couple of weeks away.  *Additional farm aid may be needed this year.  *This weekend's snow and ice could damage warm season forages.*With calf prices so high, it's important that every cow in your herd has a calf.  

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 20, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Gold surged over $130, and silver over $6 due to geopolitical tensions. The US dollar weakened, and equity markets signaled a sell-off. China and Canada finalized a trade agreement, potentially impacting North American oil. Argentina's crop ratings and production estimates are declining, while Brazil's outlook is mixed. China has met its promise to buy 12 million metric tons of US soybeans. The US chicken industry faces growth challenges, with per capita consumption expected to rise to 107 pounds by 2030. Cattle markets were affected by false rumors of a new case of New World screw worm. Winter weather advisories were issued for parts of the Midwest, with potential snowfall and extreme cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this solo episode of The Moos Room, Brad shares “hot off the press” research on circadian rhythms in dairy cows and what long-term sensor data can tell us about cow welfare. Drawing from a study presented at the International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in New Zealand, the episode explores how daily and seasonal behavior patterns—such as eating, rumination, activity, and rest—are shaped by environment, management, and breed.Using more than 10 years of CowManager sensor data from the University of Minnesota research herd, Brad walks through how different breeds (Holsteins, crossbreds, graze-cross cows, and 1964 Holstein genetics) show distinct seasonal rhythms. Results revealed clear breed differences in eating time, rumination, overall activity, and inactivity, with graze-cross cows showing the strongest seasonal patterns and more stable alignment with environmental cues—suggesting better adaptability to pasture-based systems.The episode highlights how disruptions to circadian rhythms—caused by inconsistent lighting, feeding schedules, or confinement—may be linked to stress, immune suppression, lameness, mastitis, and reduced fertility. Brad discusses how precision dairy technologies offer a powerful, non-invasive way to monitor these rhythms and potentially detect welfare issues before clinical signs appear.The episode wraps up by looking ahead to future research linking behavior patterns directly to health and productivity outcomes, and how better alignment of management practices with natural cow rhythms could improve welfare and resilience on dairy farms.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

*USDA is tightening up the balance sheet for U.S. cotton.   *Row crop farmers are facing challenges while cattle producers are experiencing record high prices.  Whole milk is back in schools. *Herd rebuilding has begun as some Texas High Plains ranches.  *A new South Texas sorghum variety is in the works.  *Enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage program is now open.  *Mild temperatures could be an issue for Texas peaches and pecans.  *There are many different causes for open cows in your herd.  

It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear how to create income potential by custom grazing versus grazing your own yearlings. Plus, detailed market recaps, news you need to hear, and lots more all wrapped into this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Custom Grazing Cattle vs. Owning Stocker Cattle: Which Is The Better Ranching Strategy?   Custom grazing cattle for others and owning stocker cattle are two popular beef production models, each offering distinct financial, operational, and risk profiles. Understanding the differences helps ranchers, landowners, and regenerative agriculture operators choose the most profitable and sustainable system for their operation. What Is Custom Grazing Cattle? Custom grazing (also called contract grazing) is when a landowner or operator is paid a per-head or per-pound daily rate to manage cattle owned by someone else. The grazier provides pasture, water, fencing, and animal care—while the cattle owner retains market risk. Key benefits of custom grazing cattle: Low financial risk: No capital tied up in livestock ownership Predictable cash flow: Guaranteed grazing income regardless of cattle markets Reduced market exposure: No price volatility or sale timing risk Ideal for landowners: Monetize forage without purchasing cattle Scalable & flexible: Adjust stocking rates annually Custom grazing is especially attractive in regions with abundant grass, strong fencing infrastructure, and rising interest in regenerative grazing systems. What Are Stocker Cattle? Stocker cattle are owned livestock purchased after weaning and grown on forage before being sold to feedlots or backgrounding operations. Profit depends on weight gain, purchase price, sale price, and overall market conditions. Advantages of owning stocker cattle: Higher profit potential: Capture upside when cattle markets rise Asset ownership: Cattle can be leveraged or retained Operational control: Full decision-making authority Value-added opportunities: Genetics, health programs, and marketing However, owning stocker cattle also introduces significant financial and operational risk. Custom Grazing vs. Stocker Cattle: Key Differences Factor Custom Grazing Owning Stocker Cattle Capital Required Low High Market Risk Minimal High Cash Flow Stable & predictable Variable Profit Ceiling Capped Higher upside Labor & Management Moderate High Exposure to Loss Low High Which Option Is More Profitable? Profitability depends on risk tolerance, capital availability, and land goals. Custom grazing is often more profitable on a risk-adjusted basis, especially during volatile cattle markets or drought cycles. Stocker ownership can outperform in strong markets but carries downside risk during price declines or poor forage years. Many successful operators use a hybrid model, combining custom grazing contracts for baseline income with a smaller stocker herd to capture upside gains. Best Choice for Your Operation Choose custom grazing cattle for others if you want: Stable income Low financial exposure Forage-focused land management Regenerative or conservation grazing goals Choose owning stocker cattle if you want: Higher earning potential Willingness to manage market risk Access to operating capital Active livestock trading strategy Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Jayce Doan – Black Leg Ranch https://www.blacklegranch.com/ Follow on Facebook: @BlackLegRanch Kirk Donsbach – Financial Analyst at StoneX https://www.stonex.com/ Follow on Facebook: @StoneXGroupInc Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos Contact Us with Questions or Concerns Have questions or feedback? 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Cattle futures closed lower Friday with likely technical selling and profit taking ahead of the three-day weekend magnified by confirmation of more cases of New World screwworm (NWS) near the Texas border and an unconfirmed rumor of a case discovered on this side of the U.S. border. Live Cattle futures closed an average of [...]

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links —Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Farm Economy Under PressureHeadlines this week focused squarely on the deteriorating US farm economy. The Wall Street Journal published an article detailing the challenges facing US soybean farmers, including high input costs, weak commodity prices, rising competition from Brazil, and sluggish export demand. The piece also referenced USDA's $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, noting that while helpful in the short term, it does not address deeper structural issues.Reuters published similar coverage, emphasizing tighter bank lending standards, increasing financial stress, and a rise in farm bankruptcies. Together, the articles underscore mounting pressure on farmers and the broader ripple effects across rural America. Soybean Oil & BiofuelsSoybean oil futures surged on Thursday, gaining as much as 3.8% on expectations that the Trump administration will finalize US biofuel-blending quotas by March. Last June, the EPA proposed a sizable increase in biomass-based diesel targets, which would significantly boost soybean oil demand. There is optimism that stronger biofuel demand could help offset weak soybean export performance.NOPA Crush UpdateThe National Oilseed Processors Association released its December crush report, showing US soybean crush at its second-highest level on record. NOPA members processed 224.99 million bushels, up 4.1% from November and 8.9% from December 2024, slightly above trade expectations.For full-year 2025, crush totaled nearly 2.4 billion bushels—an 8% increase from 2024. End-of-month soybean oil stocks rose to 1.64 billion pounds, the highest level since May 2024, up sharply from both last month and last year, though just below average trade estimates.Brazil Soybean CropBrazil's soybean crop is shaping up to be record large. Agroconsult raised its estimate to 182.2 mmt, citing strong field conditions and limited widespread issues. Meanwhile, Conab trimmed its estimate slightly to 176.1 mmt due to marginally lower yield expectations. Even so, the crop remains record large and would exceed last season's production. Export SalesUS corn export sales impressed last week, with net sales of 1.1 mmt. While down from the prior four-week average, the number was a strong rebound from the previous week. Mexico was the top buyer.Soybean sales exceeded expectations at 2.1 mmt, up sharply week-over-week and well above the recent average. China was the largest buyer. Wheat sales came in near the low end of expectations at 156,300 mt, with unknown destinations leading purchases.USDA Flash SalesUSDA reported multiple flash sales on Thursday:Soybeans sold to China and unknown destinations for 2025/26 deliveryAdditional soybean sales for 2026/27 deliveryCorn sales to Japan and unknown destinations for 2025/26 deliveryDrought Monitor UpdateUSDA's latest drought data showed mixed but generally improving conditions across parts of the Corn Belt and High Plains. Above-normal precipitation helped reduce drought intensity in portions of Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, and Kansas, while conditions worsened slightly in southern Missouri.US Areas Experiencing DroughtCorn: 28%Soybeans: 34%Winter Wheat: 41%Spring Wheat: 10%Cattle: 34%

Cattle futures resumed higher Thursday. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $1.62 higher. Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $3.76 higher. Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was inactive on light demand in all major cattle feeding regions through Thursday afternoon, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service. Last week, FOB [...]

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Crawford Livestock Market Has Great Feeder Cattle Sales The new year has started strong for cash cattle both on the feeder and fat cattle side.  The quality and condition of the cattle have been outstanding.  Check out the latest market report for Crawford Livestock Market, Crawford, Nebraska and for Stockmen's Livestock in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Reference: https://www.cattleusa.com/ Upcoming Bull & Heifer Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lot's of bull and heifer sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

Futures higher, led by feeders; cash steady; boxed beef higher on good volume; cash feeders higher.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Commstock Channel, hosts Eric Rewlph and Zach Hooker provide a comprehensive market analysis as they wrap up the trading week. They discuss the notable performance of March corn and soybeans, highlighting the positive momentum heading into a holiday weekend. The conversation shifts to the cattle market, where they analyze the recent sell-off and the impact of rumors surrounding the potential arrival of screwworm in the U.S. They emphasize the importance of risk management for producers in a volatile market, especially given the high stakes involved in cattle trading. The episode concludes with a brief overview of the hog market, which has shown remarkable strength despite challenges in the cattle sector.Stay Connectedhttps://www.commstock.com/https://www.facebook.com/CommStockInvestments/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClP8BeFK278ZJ05NNoFk5Fghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/commstock-investments/

This week Jeff and Mike discuss the hard selloff in cattle. Listen in on why todays drop occurred. 

*The Farm Service Agency is looking for the next generation.  *Drought will continue to affect herd rebuilding this year.   *The weather has been unusually warm and dry in the Texas Panhandle.  *Fertilizer costs are a big burden on farmers.  *There's good news for school students and dairy producers.  *Spring planting plans are underway across Texas. *Johne's disease can affect cattle, sheep and goats.  

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 16, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. USDA data showed soybean sales surged 54% week-over-week to 2.06 million metric tons, led by China, Egypt, and Mexico. Corn sales increased 10% to 1.14 million metric tons, with major buyers including Mexico and Japan. Wheat sales rose 32% to 156,300 metric tons. Cattle traders are optimistic about higher prices, while winter weather advisories were issued for several states. The podcast also mentioned the potential impact of New World screw worm on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Paranormal Spectrum, where we illuminate the enigmatic corners of the supernatural world. I'm your host, Barnaby Jones, and today we have a very special guest joining us:Katie Paige is a researcher and investigator specializing in UFOs, anomalous phenomena, cryptids, and high strangeness, with a primary focus on the Rocky Mountain region. She joined the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) in 2012 and has served in multiple investigative and leadership roles, including STAR Team Investigator, Special Assignment Team (SAT) member, Assistant State Director for Colorado, and Colorado MUFON State Director (2020–2023).Paige has also contributed to the preservation of MUFON's historical archives through her work with the MUFON Anomaly Research and Reporting System (MARRS), part of Project Aquarius. The archive originated in 2006 under then-MUFON International Director James Carrion and incorporates early MUFON and Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) records, along with private collections donated by Walt Andrus and John Schuessler. Between 2014 and 2015, Clifford Clift and Debbie Ziegelmeyer organized and categorized the archive, and in 2016, Ken St. John developed the MARRS redaction system to support ethical access. In 2017, Paige was appointed MARRS Administrator and Team Lead. MARRS now operates as one of six active Project Aquarius research rooms under the direction of Robert Spearing and his team.Paige is the director of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research, which she founded to investigate the Colorado property historically known as Clearview Ranch in the APRO case files, a site recognized for long-term anomalous activity that predates the Skinwalker Ranch case by more than a decade. Her investigative work has been featured in documentaries and television programs, including Beyond Skinwalker Ranch, The UnXplained with William Shatner, UFO Witness, Beyond Belief with George Noory, On the Trail of UFOs: Night Visitors, UFOs Revisited, and Ron James's films Accidental Truth. She has also appeared on national radio programs and podcasts, including Coast to Coast AM with George Knapp and Chinwag with Paul Giamatti, and has presented at numerous conferences, including Contact in the Desert.Paige is the host of The Trifecta, Rocky Mountain Ranch Research's official podcast, and co-host of the UAP Studies Podcast. She is the author of Letters of Love & Light: Four Decades of UFO Encounters, Experiences & Sightings Shared with Ufologist R. Leo Sprinkle, Ph.D., and co-author of Snippy the Horse: UFOs, Mutilations, and the Cover-Up That Started It All — Colorado's 1967 Case That Sparked a Global Mystery. She is currently completing her third book, The Rocky Mountain Ranch: Crafts, Cattle, Cryptids, and Cover-Ups.She is also the owner of Photos to Video Tributes, a memorial and legacy video service, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication. Through her writing, media appearances, and investigative work, Paige works to bridge the gap between experiencers, researchers, and the public, encouraging informed dialogue around phenomena that challenge conventional understanding.Public Contact InformationWebsites:www.katiepaige.nethttps://www.rockymountainranchresearch.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainRanchResearchPublic Email: rockymountainranchresearch@gmail.comClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones on the Paranormal Spectrum every Thursday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have twelve different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORK.To find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Cattle futures softened Wednesday ahead of the week's negotiated cash fed cattle trade. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $1.28 lower.  Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $2.17 lower. Negotiated cash fed cattle trade was inactive on light demand in all major cattle feeding regions through Wednesday afternoon, according [...]

Futures weaker; cash steady; boxed beef slightly higher; cash feeders higher; solid export sales.

Cattle futures closed strongly higher Tuesday. Support included the sharp decrease in Corn futures, higher wholesale beef values and increasing optimism about higher cash fed cattle prices this week. Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of $2.36 higher.  Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $5.42 higher. Negotiated cash fed cattle [...]

Hayden and Taylor Sievers of Sievers Blumen Farm in the Brussels, Illinois area share how their farm has evolved from a cut-flower business into a growing grazing-focused cattle operation, alongside grain and hogs, while keeping an eye on family, profitability, and building a system that works on limited acres.In This Episode, We Explore:How Sievers Blumen Farm got its name and the cut-flower beginnings behind the brandFarming in Calhoun County between the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, and what that landscape means for grazingConverting a heavily tilled, flood-prone 80 acres into pasture over time while still cash cropping part of itChallenges of establishing pasture on heavy “black stick” clay and lessons learned with broadcast seeding and needing timely rainUsing wheat followed by cover crops and pasture as a transition plan away from cash croppingInfrastructure choices including high-tensile perimeter fence, step-ins, reels, and thoughts on central alley layoutsMoving from Dexters to South Pole-influenced cattle and what they noticed with fly pressure, forage efficiency, and easy-keeping traitsUsing cow-calf as a base herd while considering stockers and sell-buy marketing to capture excess forageTakeaways from stockmanship training, including receiving calves and getting them grazing quickly by focusing on mental and emotional stateRaising meat chickens (including Red Rangers) and layers, plus building and using a chickshaw-style coopTaylor's path into indie publishing, what she writes, and the discipline of finishing books while raising a familyWhy This Episode MattersIf you are trying to make grazing work on limited acres or on land that is less-than-ideal, this conversation is a practical look at how a young family is building infrastructure, improving soil over time, selecting cattle that fit their system, and staying focused on profitability and quality of life instead of chasing too many enterprises at once.Resources MentionedJoel Salatin (Joe Rogan Podcast)Greg Judy (grazing and fencing approach)Jim Elizondo and total grazing conceptsHand 'n Hand sell-buy marketing class (Tina and Richard)Stockman Grass FarmerWorking Cows podcastRanching Returns podcast (formerly Herd Quitter podcast)Bud Williams stockmanship (referenced through stockmanship training)Dirt to SoilBraiding SweetgrassFor the Love of SoilThe Creative Penn podcast (Joanna Penn)Wish I'd Known Then podcastThe Two Authors podcastJustin Rhodes Chickshaw (mobile coop design)O'Brien step-in postsTaragate reelsMeyer HatcheryMcMurray HatcheryAugust Horstmann's Ranch (Missouri)Find Out MoreWebsite | https://sieversblumenfarm.comInstagram | https://instagram.com/sieversblumenfarmFacebook | https://facebook.com/sieversblumenfarmYouTube | https://youtube.com/@sieversblumenfarmHere is a discount code for our farm shop (https://sieversblumenfarm.com/shop) that listeners can use for 10% off. The code expires in July. GRAZINGGRASS26 Looking for grass-based breeders? Explore the Grass Based Genetics directory.Upcoming Grazing EventsVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond AgricultureGrazing Grass LinksWebsiteCommunity (on Facebook)Original Music by Louis Palfrey

Futures soar higher; cash firm; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders higher; December retail beef prices steady with November.

Karl Hoppe of North Dakota State University Extension notes how cattle will seek shelter from winds. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*A Texas Panhandle young farm couple placed second in the nation.  *The National Cotton Council is working to increase demand for cotton. *Congressional ag committee leaders are hoping to address ag labor issues soon.  *Texas is one of 42 states involved in a national pork brand campaign.  *The Texas A&M AgriLife Center in Amarillo is getting a new location and a new name.  *South Texas has experienced a winter heat wave. *Vitamin A is important for cattle.  

If you were on social media late last week you may have noticed a flurry of announcements, statements, and posts from beef and cattle groups addressing misinformation circulating about traceability regulation changes for livestock. "Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is aware of questions and discussion regarding the proposed federal livestock traceability regulations and their anticipated... Read More

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Cattle futures were higher Monday helped by the plunge in Corn futures, which was tied to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (see below). Toward the close, Live Cattle futures were an average of 82¢ higher (30¢ to $1.65 higher). Feeder Cattle futures were an average of $1.50 higher. Negotiated cash fed [...]

Feeding horses isn't cheap but are you unknowingly wasting hundreds (or more!) of dollars a year on your feeding program?On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to break down the five most common ways horse owners waste money on feeding and how to fix them without compromising your horse's health, including:The everyday feeding habit most horse owners rely on and why it often backfiresA common hay feeding practice that can lead to significant waste over timeHow “budget-friendly” feeding choices can actually cost more money in the long runDr. Vineyard shares practical, research backed insight to help horse owners rethink their feeding programs, avoid unnecessary expenses, and make confident feeding decisions backed by science.

Futures, fed cash, boxed beef, cash feeders all higher; boxed beef spread goes negative; tepid feeder response to sharply lower corn.

In this solo “Emily Show” episode of The Moos Room, Emily takes a timely look at mastitis management during the winter months. While mastitis and high somatic cell counts are often associated with summer heat and humidity, Emily reminds listeners that cold weather brings its own risks and requires just as much attention to udder health.She begins by emphasizing the foundation of mastitis prevention: clean, dry bedding, cow comfort, and good ventilation. These basics reduce stress on cows and limit bacterial exposure, which is especially important when winter conditions can lead to damp or dirty housing.Emily then dives into winter-specific milking routine challenges, especially when cows are exposed to cold temperatures after milking. Wet teats are at much higher risk of frostbite, which can permanently damage teat ends and predispose cows to infections. While this makes some producers hesitant to use post-milking teat dip in cold weather, Emily strongly advises against skipping this crucial step. Instead, she shares a practical guideline: “Don't skip dip—but don't drip.” In other words, apply teat dip thoroughly, but avoid excessive dripping that can freeze. Letting cows stand for 20–30 seconds after dipping and wiping off excess dip before they go outside can provide protection against both mastitis and frostbite.She also discusses udder hair management, noting that long hair can trap teat dip, manure, and moisture. Options like singeing or clipping udders can help keep teats cleaner and drier, especially in winter.Finally, Emily highlights the role of nutrition in mastitis prevention. Cold stress increases a cow's energy needs, and inadequate nutrition can weaken immune function. Ensuring cows receive enough energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals helps support immune defenses and overall udder health. Working closely with a nutritionist during the winter is key.Emily wraps up by reminding listeners that even if mastitis seems less severe in winter than in summer, it still requires consistent attention year-round. With proper milking routines, clean housing, good nutrition, and smart winter management, producers can protect teat health and keep somatic cell counts in check all season long.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory