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FROM CANOES TO SEMIS- A Brief History of Livestock Transportation
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Railroad transit of livestock endured until the end of World War II. It faded away with the improvement of roads
The Shape of Things to Come
By Jim Whitt, Contributing Editor In 1968, I took my date to the Poncan Theatre. I had no real expectations of what was playing but
The Bovine Relocation Society
By Chris McClure, Contributing Editor As reputations go, that of “bull hauler” may be one of the most colorful. I’ve met a number of them
Taboo No Longer-Mental Health Used to Be Something Nobody Talked About. That’s Changing.
By Burt Rutherford, Contributing Editor “The Greatest Generation” earned that name in many ways. They endured the Depression as children and World War II as
MAKE A SECURE BEEF SUPPLY PLAN- Be Prepared for FMD or Other Foreign Animal Disease
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor It’s inconceivable, but detecting foot and mouth disease (FMD) in even one bull, cow or calf could shut down the
SPICER GRIPP MEMORIAL ROPING- Hereford Roping Payout Hits $780,000-Plus
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor At CALF News, we love covering traditional, cattle-oriented events that spark the spirit of farm, ranch and cattle feeding communities.
Luckenbooths Edinburgh, Scottland
By Lance Geiger, Contributing Editor Haggis, a “pudding” made of sheep offal mixed with oats and onions, is seen by many to be the national
OCA Convention Tackles Ranch Succession, Estate Taxes, Traceability and the Checkoff
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association (OCA) CEO Michael Kelsey has been a cattle association executive for more than 27 years. Despite the
U.S. Election Very Important to Canada- Outcome Will Affect Cattle/Beef Trade
By Will Verboven, Contributing Editor Whenever there is an American presidential election, political anxiety seems to break out in Canada. That’s because, unbeknownst to most
Highway From Hell
By Blaine Davis, Contributing Editor Traversing again through the proverbial “ranch gate,” I am on another trip south to the Gulf Coast. This time to