State officials plug in the market prices for the globally traded dairy commodities -- butterfat, dry milk powder, whey powder and cheddar cheese -- and out pops the price that bottlers must pay farmers for their milk. Department of Agriculture is predicting that domestic milk production will grow in response to the high prices, but Carlin said it's anyone's guess whether, or when, the increased supply will pull prices down. But in the case of the milk price increase, corn shouldn't take...

Brucellosis scare prompts emergency meeting of industry leaders By GWEN FLORIO Tribune Capitol Bureau HELENA Now that cattle in Emigrant have been found free of brucellosis, the state needs to turn its attention to more effective ways of fighting the disease, Gov. Brucellosis scare prompts emergency meeting of industry leaders By GWEN FLORIO Tribune Capitol Bureau HELENA Now that cattle in Emigrant have been found free of brucellosis, the state needs to turn its attention to more effective...

Through November, the MU researcher will monitor the growth habits of 60 calves from various breeds to determine if bio-leftovers provide a healthy main course to cattle. However, it's likely only a short-term option for the cattle industry. The cows have been separated into groups of three, each consuming differing amounts of glycerin during their daily diet. The study has two main priorities: first, to determine if glycerin has a positive or negative effect on calves' growth performance,...

Knowing 'flight zones' makes for good cattle control Cattle have a flight zone (the personal space they will not permit anyone to enter) This means cattle can hold their heads straight ahead and still see all around with the exception of directly below and behind the rear without moving the head. Circle movement Producers can take advantage of certain known cattle characteristics when moving them. Gates banging, hydraulic controls, clanging headgates, barking dogs, cracking whips and...

beef, despite a decision by an international body saying some restrictions were not necessary, the government said Wednesday. meatpackers that export beef to Japan to evaluate their compliance with restrictions Tokyo imposed over mad cow disease concerns. cattle and beef products," Johanns said in a statement released Tuesday. beef, the government said Wednesday. The organization's decision was reached at a meeting in Paris to discuss the safety of animal products. The ban was eased in...