Larry Stalcup

1 month ago | calfnews.net | Larry Stalcup

By Larry Stalcup Contributing EditorLast October, CALF News ran an article citing “it’s inconceivable” that the entire U.S. cattle industry could be idled overnight if fear-striking foot and mouth disease (FMD) was discovered in a single bull, cow or calf. FMD has already happened this year in Europe, alerting the world that the dreaded disease can strike at any time.

1 month ago | calfnews.net | Larry Stalcup

By Larry Stalcup Contributing EditorWith $200 per cwt. fats and feeders far north of $260, there weren’t many gripes heard at February’s Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show. But even with what many consider a more ag-friendly scene in Washington, D.C., NCBA officials indicated they would keep fighting to prevent ranch-robbing federal regulations and bad policy from stampeding out of control. About 8,500 people attended CattleCon ’25 in San Antonio.

1 month ago | calfnews.net | Larry Stalcup

Dan May and Joe Morgan Welcomed Into the Cattle Feeders Hall of FameBy Larry Stalcup Contributing EditorCattle feeding legends Dan May of Stratton, Colo., and Joe Morgan of Scott City, Kan., received warm welcomes into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame (CFHOF) during the recent Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio. Set in the shadow of The Alamo, the 16th annual CFHOF ceremonies drew more than 500 people.

2 months ago | calfnews.net | Larry Stalcup

By Larry Stalcup Contributing EditorCarson Kirkland had a question about pen placements. His dad, Robby, advised him on how to handle the situation – just like his father, Perry, helped guide him through feedyard management nearly 30 years ago. Robby has had the reins for a few years now. He leads a team of about 30 employees at Kirkland Feedyard in Vega, Texas. It’s a family-owned and operated yard with a feeding capacity of 29,000 head.

2 months ago | calfnews.net | Larry Stalcup

By Larry Stalcup Contributing EditorAfter about eight years of seeing reduced numbers of beef replacement heifers, more replacements are projected for 2025, says CattleFax analyst Mike Murphy. However, with high feeder heifer prices, will producers keep sending more heifers to feedlots rather than retain them for replacements? Will they be able to buy replacements back and at what price? Murphy made the higher replacement projections at last fall’s Texas Cattle Feeders Association meeting.