Stangle: Impossible burgers are made of what?
The impossible whopper is being advertised by Burger King as a plant based alternative to the whopper. When food manufacturers started talking about making artificial meat, I, too, thought it would be impossible to make...
Veterinarians now recommend leaving a retained placenta alone to avoid harming uterus
Most cows “clean” soon after calving, shedding placental membranes within 2 to 12 hours. If it takes longer than 12 hours, it is called a retained placenta or retained fetal membranes, according to Dr. Russ...
Heavy carcasses weigh down market
Live cattle futures broke through the bottom side of a range last week showing the largest two-day correction since the rally started in September of 2019. The funds have continued to hold a long position...
Forest Service chief emphasizes timber sales
Vicki Christiansen, chief of the U.S. Forest Service, an Agriculture Department agency, highlighted increased visitor access and the highest timber sales in 21 years, in a year-end report. “In 2019, through Shared Stewardship agreements, we...
Varilek’s Cattle Call: Test of the Strength
We had a significant test lower across the agriculture markets on Thursday just after the signing of phase one. Friday was better for the grains, but livestock didn’t hold up quite as well. Fundamentals on...
South Africans traveling to the US to escape persecution, find jobs
From opposite sides of the ocean, perpendicular needs – one of labor and one of employment – are meeting on American farms. One need due to a changing demographic of the agriculture industry; the other...
Guest Opinion: Genocide against white farmers, S. Africa
South Africa has long had a serious problem with crime. The murder rate is 36 per 100,000, meaning 57 people are murdered each day, placing South Africa’s homicide rate just behind that of countries now...
How to deal with ticks on horses, and what health issues to watch for
Spring is tick season, when newly-emerged nymphs and adults seek a host. Dr. Tia Nelson, a veterinarian in Helena, Montana, says some ticks are a problem year round, however. “Some of the worst infestations I’ve...
Feeding the machine: Meade County, South Dakota, landowners say property taxes too high
A different method of assessing property taxes in South Dakota was meant to ensure a more fair shake for agricultural producers, but in some cases, it may have had the opposite effect. Several Meade County...
Dr. Robert Cope discusses the differences in uterine and vaginal prolapses in cattle
Two problems that sometimes occur during calving season are vaginal and uterine prolapses. Both are situations that must be corrected, but a uterine prolapse is more of an emergency. Uterine prolapse occurs soon after the...
Treat it fast: Foot rot in cattle
Foot rot is an infection that causes swelling, heat and inflammation between the toes of a cloven -hoofed animal, resulting in severe lameness. Nearly every cattle producer has seen this situation, finding an animal suddenly...
The true grit of Amberley Snyder
A movie is about to be released might give you the inspiration to push ahead with your dreams. Your heart might skip a beat as you watch a beautiful blond paraplegic strapped to her saddle...
How to build the best loading chute
Many ranchers have ways to load cattle into a stock trailer, but if they send calves or cull cows on a cattle truck or semi they need a loading chute. A good chute makes it...
South Dakota Quarter Horse Association Convention
PIERRE, SD – Entering into their 71st year is a major milestone – but remaining a vibrant, fast moving organization is an accomplishment to be proud of. The 2019 South Dakota Quarter Horse Association Convention...
Assisting the bonding process between cow and calf
After a cow gives birth, she starts sniffing and licking her newborn calf. In this bonding process, she learns to recognize her calf, and commits to caring for it and protecting it. Her actions are...
Urlacher Angus
TSLN Rep: Scott Dirk Date of Sale: Jan. 17, 2020 Location: Bowman Auction Market, Bowman, ND Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar Averages: 59 Two Year Old Angus Bulls – $5,542 Gregg and Mary Urlacher and family held...
Waters Advocacy Coalition Applauds New Clean Water Rule
WASHINGTON – January 23, 2020 – The Waters Advocacy Coalition, a broad cross-section of small businesses, farmers, ranchers and builders, today applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Last American cowboy
The American Cowboy is a dying breed, at least according to Animal Planet’s newest original television series “Last American Cowboy,” that premiered June 7, 2010. The show details life on three family-owned and operated working...
HYPP and the Impressive line of American Quarter Horses: The facts
In 1969, an American Quarter Horse foal was born that changed the history of the halter horse in three breed registries. Born with outstanding conformation, disposition and pedigree, the colt named Impressive, eventually set the...