STANDING WATER in pastures has become a common sight in the last few months as many areas have had normal to above normal precipitation since last October. For some, springs and draws that have not held water in years are doing just that. These horses were pictured near Lipan, Texas.
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Slaughter Meat Goat Trends Mixed Following Holiday Mode
Slaughter meat goat prices were mixed this week in traditional post-holiday mode. San Angelo kids sold steady to $5-10 higher. Fredericksburg kids were steady with last week while light kids sold $10-15 lower and slaughter kids $10 lower at Goldthwaite.
read moreSheep Markets Make Gains In Post Easter Trade
Sheep and lamb markets continue to post steady to higher prices through mid-week in post Easter trading. At Tuesday’s sale in San Angelo the USDA reported 40-60 pound lambs selling for $200-224 as compared to last week’s price of $166-188.
read morePlains Feedlots On Hold At Midweek With Ask At $130
Panhandle fed cattle traders were on hold at midweek.
Last week’s going rate was $126, and there was a glimmer of hope that feeders might be able to push that higher this week. Nonetheless, feeders were asking $130, but packers had not yet come to the table with even a bid.
Range Sales
Tick Subcommittee Gets Update On Research And Future Plans
Deborah Fellows’ Hands Have Sculpted Award Winning Pieces
Successes Shared With Use Of Livestock Protection Dogs
It would seem that the use of livestock protection dogs is perhaps gaining some traction with sheep and goat operators in Texas. The recent field day here focusing on the use of these dogs was well attended.
read moreFord CEO Shares Ideas On Future Of Mobility At Energy Gathering
Plant Based Protein Product Development Accelerating
