Georgia Port Jobs and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships

The Agribusiness Update
Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full-or-part-time jobs across the state, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.

All-Call for Southeast Urban Agriculture Representation

Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.

Navigating High Fertilizer Prices and Low Water Availability

California Ag Today
Certified PCA and Crop Advisor with Precision Laboratories Michael Terry joins us to talk about how to navigate low water supply and high fertilizer costs this year.

Ranchers Dig Out Following Late Winter Blizzard

Land & Livestock Report
Ranchers Dig Out Following Late Winter Blizzard

Colorado Cattlemen's Association Wins Use of New Holland Equipment

Colorado Ag Today
The Colorado Cattlemen's Association was recently announced as the winner of the use of a piece of New Holland equipment for their outstanding efforts in recruiting new members to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

CCA Announces It Will Be Joining the National Western Center

Colorado Ag Today
Exciting news earlier this week, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association announced that the CCA will be moving their headquarters to the National Western Center.

Greater Sage Grouse Receives "Not Warranted" Rather Than Listing

Colorado Ag Today
Exciting news announced yesterday concerning the greater sage grouse —Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewel announced that the bird would not be listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

A Second Job Opportunity with Colorado Cattlemen's Association

Colorado Ag Today
Today we will learned more about a second opening with the Colorado Cattlemen's Association.

Job Opportunity with Partners For Western Conservation/Colorado Cattlemen's Association

Colorado Ag Today
If you are interested in a position that will assist irrigated agriculture producers on water project concept, design, implementation and funding as well as providing outreach and engagement on the topic of Water in Colorado —- there is an exciting new job opening as Agriculture Water NetWORK Coordinator

Update on the Gunnison Sage Grouse Listing

Land & Livestock Report
Last Fall the US Fish and Wildlife Service decided to list the Gunnison sage grouse as threatened despite the more than $100 million invested into Gunnison sage grouse habitat and conservation in Colorado alone.

The US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Land & Livestock Report
Along with 43 other industry leaders throughout the beef value chain, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association will be a part of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef whose objective is to support and communicate continuous improvement in sustainability of the U.S. beef value chain.

More Government Involvement of Beef Checkoff

Land & Livestock Report
Yesterday I reported that USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has been asked to make changes to the beef checkoff proposal. Vilsack stated he would like the participating organizations to work together for a solution before he becomes involved.

Ranchers Need Transparency

Land & Livestock Report
As I reported last week, the Humane Society of the United States is trying to get multiple animal welfare ballot initiatives passed in Colorado that would affect animal husbandry practices for colorado livestock and dairy producers.

HSUS Working on Getting Colorado Ballot with Animal Welfare Initiatives

Land & Livestock Report
Well, the Humane Society of the United States is at it again. The HSUS is trying to get multiple animal welfare ballot initiatives passed in Colorado that would affect animal husbandry practices for colorado livestock and dairy producers.

Wheat Export Sell to Egypt Helps Market

Soybeans and wheat both closed higher on Monday, helped by bullish export

inspections data in this week's USDA report as well as a wheat sale to Egypt.

Angus Trading Post

Land & Livestock Report
A new E-bay style auction website provides an opportunity for those interested in either buying or selling Angus cattle, semen and frozen embryos to browse or market from the convenience of their own home.

Wheat Up From Spillover From Corn

Grain prices traded higher on Tuesday in response to the further deterioration of weekly crop conditions.