While the state's sheep flock is smaller, with roughly 35,000 head, Bowman thinks sheep and goats are poised to play a major role in the state's agricultural future. More recently, in an effort to diversify, Bowman and his wife, Stephenia, have added a flock of 20 sheep to their farm's herd of 70 goats. With his new position, Bowman will not only be able to keep in touch with his farm, but those of other goat and sheep producers throughout the state. edu@wk-topper 2=[S"","wk-topper 2"] :...

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It says ironically, the lamb processing companies have invested in new, updated capacity but the move has not been followed with successful marketing and returns have been woeful at the farm gate. The national flock has declined from 70 million in 1982 to less than 40 million today and Agridata says if the trend continues, sheep production next season will be considerably lower. Poor lamb prices are taking their toll and leading to fears sheep production next season will be considerably...

Lamb prices have remained low throughout 2007 and the introduction of spring lamb in recent weeks has failed to make any difference in the marketplace. We have secured PGI status to help market our lamb and there have been reports on how good consumption figures are. However, all this is of no benefit to producers unless we are paid a price for our lamb that covers our costs and allows us to invest in our futures, sadly this is not the case at present. News Wales > Agriculture > Fears for...

usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogle What's this? Print Email way gone It's hair today, gone tomorrow at the Estes Park Wool Market By Lisa Everitt Special to The Denver Post Article Last Updated:05/26/2007 07:36:32 PM MDT One of the many things I learned at the Estes Park Wool Market: All sheep do not say "Baa. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogle What's this? Print Email way gone It's hair today, gone tomorrow at the Estes Park Wool Market By Lisa Everitt Special to The Denver Post Article Last...