Alabama Cattle

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The Alabama Cattlemen's Association, with over 12,500 members, is one of the largest cattlemen's associations in the nation. Every county in the state has its own county chapter. It works to protect, promote, and advance the state's $2 billion beef cattle industry. The Alabama Cattlemen's Association works on behalf of livestock producers to educate consumers, influence farming legislation and promote beef. The "Alabama Cattlemen", the association's monthly magazine keeps members current on new ideas, equipment, and cattle sales.

The livestock industry is one of Alabama's largest agricultural products in terms of cash sales. Many operations consist of small herds having less than 20 brood cows. Cattle operations are located throughout the state with many of them owned by part-time cattlemen on small farms.

Alabama ranks 9th in the U.S. in the number of farms with beef cows. USDA figures show there are 25,000 farms in Alabama with beef cows. Only Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa and Arkansas have more beef cattle operations. Alabama cattle ranchers are mostly cow-calf operators with feeder calves shipped to out of state feedlots for finishing. A statewide network of 27 stockyards provides easy and ready markets for most Alabama cattlemen.

USDA Market Reports

Southern Direct Slaughter Cow And Bull Carcass Report

Opp Stockyard (Thu)

New Brockton Stockyard (Fri)

Moulton Stockyard (Thu)

Linden Stockyard (Thu)

Letohatchee Stockyard (Wed)

Clay County Stockyard (Wed)

Alabama Feeder Cattle Board Sale (Seasonal)

Russellville Stockyard (Tue)

Arab Stockyard (Wed)

Alabama Auctions Summary (Tue-Fri)

Alabama Weekly Auction Summary (Fri)

Fort Payne Stockyard (Wed)

Montgomery Stockyard (Tue)

Uniontown Stockyard (Wed)

Dothan Stockyard (Tue)

Florence Livestock Auction (Tue)

Kilpatrick Stockyard (Thu)

Roanoke Stockyard (Thu)

Brundidge Stockyard (Tue)

Cullman Stockyard (Fri)

Decatur Stockyard (Fri)

Livingston Stockyard (Thu)

Ashville Stockyard (Tue)

Boaz Goat Auction (1st & 3rd Mon)

Brewton Goat Auction (Mon)

Elgin, Alabama Goat Auction (3rd Mon)

Cullman Goat Auction (Fri)

Alabama Goat Summary Weekly (Mon)

Alabama Feeder Cattle Wtd Avg (Fri)

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Cattle Today
Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock.

BEEF AMBASSADORS ATTEND CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
Thanks to a generous grant from a private foundation, the National Beef Ambassadors recently attended the Spring Legislative Conference conducted by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, where they received first-hand experience in representative government.
SAFETY IS THE FOCUS OF BEEF INDUSTRY SUMMIT
More than 160 leaders, including cattle producers, feeders, processors as well as retailers and foodservice operators, convened at the fifth annual Beef Industry Safety Summit March 5-7 in Dallas, Texas, to explore solutions to safety challenges as well as review and update best practices based on the latest science.
TENNESSEE TO HOST GELBVIEH EASTERN REGIONAL
The Tennesee Gelbvieh Association and Tennessee Gelbvieh Junior Association are joining forces with the American Gelbvieh Junior Association to host the 2008 Eastern Regional Gelbvieh Show.
TRANSFERRED REGISTRATIONS ADD VALUE TO SEEDSTOCK
Communicating seedstock ownership transfers to the proper breed associations sets the stage for satisfying relationships between commercial cattle producers and their genetic suppliers.
ANGUS TIMELY TOPICS
May comes but once each year, but what a marvelous time it is to be engaged in the production of Angus cattle.
SALACOA VALLEY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING GENETIC QUALITY
During the last twelve to eighteen months southeast cattle producers have endured a tremendous test. Crippling drought, explosive expenditures for feed and fertilizer, and ever rising energy costs have caused many to reevaluate their position in the beef industry. David and Susan Vaughan, owners of Salacoa Valley Farms in Fairmount, Ga., were not immune to these challenges.
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- FLEXIBILITY DAMPENS INPUT COSTS
For the first two months of 2008, the cost of gain for steers averaged $75.47/cwt. Last year's average was $71.23. For heifers sold in the first two months of 2008, average cost of gain was $77.63/cwt., four percent more than 2007. When compared to the 2002-2006, average cost of gains for both steers and heifers were $22/cwt. higher in early 2008.
MISSOURI TO HOST NATIONAL JR. SALERS SHOW
American Salers juniors are making plans to have a kickin' good time at the 2008 American Salers Junior Association Junior National.
IT'S THE PITTS - LIVING IN TOWN
I've heard of all sorts of ways to determine if you live in a town or a city.
PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IS THE FOCUS FOR 2008 AND BEYOND
Efficiency. It's a word we are hearing with greater frequency in our everyday lives as virtually every cost we encounter in our everyday lives is increasing.
MAY RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL HAMBURGER MONTH
For over 40 years, the month of May has been a time to recognize the more than 800,000 dedicated men and women who produce high quality, wholesome, nutritious beef known around the world.
COMMODITY INSIGHT
"You cannot lift a bull by the tail." In the futures industry, that hoary old saw simply means if a market is going to stage a bull move it has to be led by nearby prices and not distant prices.
SPITZER RANCH BRANGUS BULL SALE HELD FEBRUARY 23
The two-year drought throughout much of the Southeast may have been a topic of conversation, but the enthusiasm for the genetics offered by the folks at Spitzer Ranch overwhelmed any negative thoughts.
STEAKS SIGHTED RUNNING 26.2 MILES THROUGH BOSTON
During the three days leading up to the grueling 26.2-mile run, beef checkoff representatives were making sure runners were well equipped with the beef nutrition message at the Sports & Fitness Expo.
LIMESTONE LLC DONATES 2009 ANGUS FOUNDATION HEIFER
The Angus Foundation announced that Chris McCutchen, owner of Limestone LLC, Perkins, Okla., will donate the 2009 Angus Foundation Heifer, set to sell at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., next January.

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