Anonymous tip to Rangers nets reward and arrest.
FORT WORTH, TX Jan. 14, 2009 -- An informant from Van Zandt County received a reward through Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s (TSCRA) Operation Cow Thief, a program to reward those who offer information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property.
Market slows and prices weaken as drought conditions cause some sell-offs.
AMARILLO, TX, Jan. 16, 2009 -- Compared to last week: Hay prices generally steady to weak in a fairly slow moving trade this week. Most of the state continues dry with very short soil moisture and unseasonably warm and windy conditions. The only area with adequate moisture in the southeast part of the state. A lot of hay movement limited to previously contracted supplies.
Supplemental feeding of hay continues but some Producers are running out of water in drought areas as tanks and ponds dry-up. Ranchers have been forced to sell-off livestock or haul water. Wheat fields and other winter forages, ranges and fields in need of moisture.
The state of Texas Department of agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hot Line set up for buyers and sellers, number is 1-877-429-1998. The web site for TDA is www.tda.state.tx.us. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
Slaughter prices remain firm as steer and heifer prices rise over last week, even with a larger offering.
CROCKETT, TX, Jan. 13, 2008 -- Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were going 3.00-5.00 higher, with instances to 7.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls firm. Trade and demand strong on a exceptionally good offering of feeders. Bulk supply Medium and Large 2-3 300-600 lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 16 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 3 percent, and feeders 80 percent. The feeder supply included 53 percent steers and 47 percent heifers. Near 25 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Steer and heifer prices jump, slaughter prices decline.
ATHENS, TX, Jan. 9, 2009 -- Compared to three weeks ago: Feeder steers and heifers under 400 lbs 8.00-12.00 higher, over 400 lbs. 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Trade and demand good. Bulk supply Medium and Large 1-2 400-700 lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 9 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 5 percent, and feeders 85 percent. The feeder supply included 59 percent steers and 41 percent heifers. Near 16 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
GILMER, TX, Jan 12, 2009 -- The Conduit Division of Robroy Industries is pleased to announce the addition of Lori Taylor to the team as a Collections Representative in Gilmer, Texas.
Lori brings with her to Robroy over 13 years of collections and medical billing experience in the Health Care industry. Lori is originally from the West Texas area and had spent the last several years in Austin,TX. Lori moved to East Texas approximately three years ago and currently resides in the area.
Prices remain steady, but market is softening.
AMARILLO, TX, Jan 09, 2009 -- Compared to last week, alfalfa prices mostly steady, however some are predicting it to soften in the next couple of weeks, for many reasons.
First, for dairymen the declining price for milk cannot justify the increased cost of
hay. Feedlots do not have the numbers and have their supplies filled at present. Also, previously held supplies are coming into the market causing somewhat of a surplus. Movement and trade activity have been slow to moderate for Alfalfa.
Prices on Coastal remain steady, and supplies range from scarce to moderate. Movement in some areas have picked up since the first of the year, and more producers are reporting increased inquiry, especially from those areas who are in severe drought with limited grazing pasture. Most areas in Texas continue to be extremely dry with cold and warm fronts hitting and limited or no moisture. Areas in the North and Panhandle have either been losing or close to losing their wheat crops due to no moisture. Supplemental feeding continues.
The state of Texas Department of agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hot Line
set up for buyers and sellers, number is 1-877-429-1998. The web site for TDA
is www.tda.state.tx.us. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where
noted.
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