THEOBALD CLUB CALVES ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE

THEOBALD CLUB CALVES
ONLINE CLUB CALF SALE
Bidding Open October 31 to November 1
BID ONLINE AT CW CATTLE SALES
View pictures and video of the entire offering at
www.THEOBALDCLUBCALVES.com
Mike, Sheryl, Reece and Kendyll Theobald
8966 County Road A • Belleville, WI 53508
Phones: 608.832.6383 or 608.712.9247

New facility proposed for Kansas City’s American Royal

A new equestrian and agricultural center was proposed yesterday by board members of Kansas City’s American Royal. The proposal calls for demolishing Kemper Arena and building a facility that better fits the needs of the 112-year-old American Royal Horse Show, Rodeo and Livestock Show.
Located in Kansas City’s West Bottoms, Kemper Arena is adjacent to the site that was the Kansas City Stockyards. Kemper Arena was built in 1974 next to the American Royal complex to host basketball games, hockey games, concerts and other events, including the American Royal Rodeo.

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Crowded, stretched world awaits 7 billionth baby

(Reuters) - The world's 7 billionth person will be born into a population more aware than ever of the challenges of sustaining life on a crowded planet but no closer to a consensus about what to do about it.
To some demographers the milestone foreshadows turbulent times ahead: nations grappling with rapid urbanization, environmental degradation and skyrocketing demand for healthcare, education, resources and jobs.

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APEX CATTLE ONLINE SHOW STEER AND HEIFER SALE

APEX CATTLE
ONLINE SHOW STEER AND HEIFER SALE
OCTOBER 25 - 26, 2011
Sale Hosted by SALEDAYONLINE
Visit our web site for sale offering and more information
VIEW SALE SITE HERE
Call or stop by anytime
Joel and Dan Leo
1146 7th Avenue - Dannebrog, NE 68831
Joel: 308-750-0993 - Dan: 308-226-2576

Cattle rustler caught again, may serve 18 years in jail

The Alvin Sun-Advertiser reports a repeat offender who has stolen hundreds of cows since 2006 has been caught again.
Jerome Heath Novak from Rosharon, Texas, pled guilty to nine charges including theft and livestock theft. His plea deal allows him to avoid three 18-year sentences and six two-year sentences and instead faces a maximum of 18 years.
He will be eligible for parole after four and a half years.
Novak stole 26 head of cattle from Huston County and another 28 cattle at the Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange. The cattle are valued at $18,000. He is suspected of stealing cattle in other counties and has a history with cattle theft.

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USDA Offering Loans For Buying, Running Farms

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering Socially Disadvantaged and Beginning Farmer Loans designed to help some people purchase and operate farms.
Socially disadvantaged groups include women, blacks, American Indians and Alaskan Natives, Latinos and Asian and Pacific Islanders.
Loans also are available to any beginning farmers and ranchers who are unable to obtain financing from commercial credit sources.
Further information and applications for the loan programs described are available at local FSA county offices. These are usually listed in telephone directories in the section set aside for governmental/public organizations under USDA FSA.

(FULL ARTICLE HERE)

Miss America to visit Kansas State University

Miss America will be educating KSU on the importance of agriculture throughout the world, as well as discussing her journey with educating consumers on how and where their food comes from, on November 15th, at 7 PM, in McCain Auditorium.  Brought to you by KSU's Food For Thought organization.  To view her live blog click here!

American Royal Premium Auction

American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction: Grand Champion Steer, shown by Elizabeth Jones (Williamsburg, IA)/ $60,000; Reserve Grand Champion Steer, shown by Sarah Ayer (Calhoun, KY)/ $27,500; Grand Champion Hog, shown by Jake Keppy, (Durant, IA)/ $20,000; Reserve Grand Champion Hog, shown by Daniel Newnum (Kingman, IN)/ $11,000; Grand Champion Lamb, shown by Mackenzie Fruchey (Fayette, OH)/ $10,000; Reserve Grand Champion Lamb, shown by Samantha Raute (Carmel, IN)/ $9500; Grand Champion Goat, shown by Madison Belcher (Texico, NM)/ $5500; Reserve Grand Champion Goat, shown by Sierra Martin (Mason, TX)/ $6500

American Royal - Jr. Market Steer Show Grand Drive Brought to you by Sullivan Supply on MLC TV

Nothing new, just a reminder that breeding systems work

Once the industry decided that the walls would not cave in when Hereford bulls were mated to Angus cows or vice versa, the world of beef cattle systems was created.
In the beginning, life was simple because all a producer needed to do was take an established herd of purebred or straight-bred cows and put a different breed of bull with the cows. Given that, the world of crossbreeding started to emerge.
As a point of significance, for many producers, such crossings were considered improper in those days, and one perhaps could even use the word sacrilegious.


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Five Beef Scholarships totaling $15,000 will be awarded!

A $5,000 scholarship will be given to the top applicant, judged in this order of importance: activities and scholastic achievement, communication skills both essay and verbal, and reference letters. Additional scholarships will be awarded to four other applicants.

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WHY HAVEN’T AI & CROSSBREEDING FLOURISHED?

Why hasn’t the industry seen more widespread adoption of two of the most profitable technologies available – artificial insemination and crossbreeding?

The rules of the game are changing. Sure, quality, pounds, reproduction, performance, health, marketing, risk management and the like have always been important, but the importance has grown exponentially with the changing dynamics of the marketplace.

Use whichever metric you choose. But, reproduction is worth more than ever with $150/cwt. calves; longevity is worth more with $200/ton hay and $1,500 bred heifers; feed efficiency is worth more with $7/bu. corn; carcass weight is worth more at $1.80/lb.; and the list just goes on and on.

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EXECUTIVE SIRES SPECIAL RESERVE SEMEN AUCTION

EXECUTIVE SIRES
SPECIAL RESERVE SEMEN AUCTION
BIDDING OPEN OCTOBER 20-25, 2011
Featuring a rare semen offering from
B/R New Dimension 7127 • OCC Eureka 865E • Rito 1I2 of 2536 6I6
MCC Daybreak • Rito Tremendous 0V42 • Quaker Hill Inside Track 0Y1
SULL Asset • Monopoly • Heater From Van Meter
VIEW LOTS AND BID ONLINE HERE
Or Contact Chris Teremebes with Executive Sires
434.962.399

PEARSON SHOW CATTLE PRIVATE TREATY STEER & HEIFER SALE

PEARSON SHOW CATTLE
PRIVATE TREATY STEER & HEIFER SALE
Priced to sell on a first come, first serve basis.
Call for a personal tour - At the Ranch, Barnard, KS
Pearson Show Cattle has been a source for champions for many years across the country.
Breeder of the 2011 Kansas Junior Livestock Show Reserve Champion Steer!
See further sale information at our web site
www.PEARSONSHOWCATTLE.com
Dennis Pearson • Barnard, KS • 785.738.7233 or 785.593.6625

TRANSFORMER Selling Half Semen Interest and Half Possession This Week

BOB MAY SHOW CATTLE / PEMBROOK CATTLE CO.
TRANSFORMER
Selling Half Semen Interest and Half Possession
Pembrook Cattle Company presents R&R Transformer 102, a young herd sire prospect that offers loads of power and performance with excellent phenotype. Transformer is out of the top selling semen Genex sire, Sitz Upward, and the premier donor in the Pembrook, R&R Angus and Bob May Show Cattle programs. This bull is a true investment opportunity for breeding purposes and semen selling possibilities! Selling 1/2 semen and 1/2 possesion THIS WEEK in the Pembrook's Online Sale on LiveAuction.tv.
Sells this week! See More Information at the sale link
- VIEW SALE SITE HERE -
Bob May Show Cattle • Mineral Point, WI • 608-778-9804
Pembrook Cattle Co. • Fairview, OK - 405-206-7997

Jensen Bros. Share in the Herd Sale

JENSEN BROTHERS
SHARE IN THE HERD SALE
Saturday, Oct. 15th, 2011
Jensen Show Barn - South of Courtland, KS
Complete dispersion of all 2,3 & 4 year old females
plus a select group of ET heifers. Also selling herdbull prospects
and our proven Herdsire Redeem.
Catalog Now Online www.JENSENBROS.net
Kevin & Sheila Jensen - 785.374.4372 or 785.243.6397
Kirk & Steph Jensen - 785.374.4223
Brady Jensen Cell - 785.614.1645
Herdsman, Eddie Sandberg 765.490.1719

PETA got turned down after a request to set up a booth at the Texas State Fair.  Way to go Texas!!  View full story here.

Mid Continent Farms and Partners Online Sale

Bids started to close down on Saturday October 1st at 7:00 pm for the MCF and Partners Online Sale, a MCF customer based sale.  It went well with an average of $2750.00 on 21 lots, high seller going to tag 19. View other high sellers here. Be sure to attend MCF's 26th Annual Club Calf Sale at 3:00 p.m October 15th, 2011 in Washington, Ks.  Cattle are ready for viewing now!!! View sale information here.

Homeowners say Wis. law favors big farms over them

John Adams, Magnolia Wis., complains that the stench from a 3,000 cow dairy farm located two miles from his home gives his wife and him headaches, they also blame the farm for contaminating their air and polluting their ground water.  They no longer feel safe eating the vegetables they grow in their own garden.    Adams and other area citizens took this issue to the state where they were over ruled by the state agriculture department.  They later sued the state as well as the dairy farm. View full story here.

Scientists study high altitude sickness in cattle.

In elevation change people may find themselves with a rising blood pressure and "out of breathe" type of feeling.  Scientist are currently investigating the same symptoms in cattle.  This could be a more serious issue in cattle because the inability to process oxygen can result in hypertension or a fluid buildup and eventually death. View full story

Salads are nice, but burgers are what really sell.

First Lady Michelle Obama's goal since being in the White House has been to slim down America, a fast growing obese nation.  The reason's why people choose a McDonald's Big Mac over a premium salad is primarily price.  McDonalds as well as many other fast food restaurants have since made healthier food options such as substituting apples for fries.  View full story