Clovers can reduce Dependence on Expensive Inputs

Overton – Forage legumes can provide livestock producers some relief from the skyrocketing cost of applying nitrogen fertilizer to their pastures, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.
But there is a lot of "hype" surrounding forage legumes such as crimson or arrowleaf clovers, said Dr. Ray Smith, AgriLife Research legume breeder based in Overton.

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Carcass Ultrasound 101: Selection: Is it “genetic progress,” or just genetic change?
By Patrick Wall, Director of Communications, The National CUP Lab
The term “genetic progress” gets used very loosely in sale flyers, catalogs, and on the auction block. In the world of carcass ultrasound, the word “progress” simply implies that carcass traits are moving in a favorable direction. As breeders, it’s all too easy to establish goals that concentrate on specific traits; the tools to make “progress” are readily available.
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The Days the Cows did not come Home
Article written by J. D. Sartwelle, III

“I saw my life flash before my eyes” is a well-used phrase. But until you watch a family’s livelihood literally pass before their eyes, that phrase has little meaning.

Hurricane Ike waded ashore a little after two o’clock in the morning on Saturday, Sept. 13, delivering a mighty blow to Galveston, Texas, and piling up unprecedented amounts of seawater inland.
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Fun Christmas Shopping Suggestions from the Brahman Journal Staff

Ho, ho, ho… it’s almost that time of year again, and if you are playing Santa Claus to the Brahman aficionados in your life, the Journal staff has a few gift ideas for you! We know our readers are busy with shows and sales nearly every weekend - not to mention the constant list of things to do around the ranch - so we took it upon ourselves to dig up the best list of Christmas presents we could find. From clothes and jewelry to arts and crafts to grill guards and electric gates, we have found many quality holiday shopping resources for Brahman enthusiasts, and we hope you enjoy them.
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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Realizes
Significant Growth in 2008
DENVER (Oct. 27, 2008) - Membership and revenues increased significantly for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in its 2008 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30. NCBA membership grew 6.7 percent over the previous year to 30,647, while revenues from membership grew by 8.3 percent over fiscal 2007. Membership in the organization has grown 24 percent in the last 3 years.
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