| [Image: 2009 Beef, Dairy and Forage Production Costs in Louisiana]2009 Beef, Dairy and Forage Production Costs in Louisiana This report presents estimates of projected production costs and returns for beef cattle, dairy and forage crop production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. |
| [Image: Livestock Market Outlook]November 13 Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: Livestock Outlook]October 30 Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: Value of Gain Screenshot]Value of Gain Spreadsheet Decision Tool This spreadsheet decision tool is updated on a monthly basis with Louisiana cattle prices. It allows producers to see the historical additional revenues by adding weight to cattle over a several-month period. No assumptions about costs of production are made; simply, the historical additional revenues are shown. Historical prices by class of cattle and corresponding seasonal indices are included. This spreadsheet tool is updated on a regular basis. |
| [Image: Beef]The Changing Structure Of The U.S. Livestock And Poultry Industries The U.S. livestock and poultry industries have undergone significant structural change in recent decades. Both industries have evolved to a structure including vertical integrators that contract with producers to raise animals understrict specifications. In both industries, technological change has been rapid, leading to consistent quantities and qualities of products that meet consumer demand. |
| [Image: Market Outlook]October 16 Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: table]Assessment of Damage to Louisiana Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Sectors By Hurricane Katrina Based on the information known at the time of the storm, and given the historical value of these industries to the state, the AgCenter was able to provide preliminary estimates on losses of revenue due to production losses. |
| [Image: Cattle Market Outlook]October 2 Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: Livestock Outlook]September 18 Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: LA Cow/Calf Budget]Louisiana Cow/Calf Budget This spreadsheet-based, decision-making tool is based on the annual LSU AgCenter enterprise budgets for beef cattle. The spreadsheet allows producers to alter assumptions and print a projected budget based on their individual operations. |
| [Image: LIvestock Indemnity Program]Livestock Indemnity Program The Livestock Indemnity Program was a new, permanent disaster payment program created in the 2008 Farm Bill. The rules for this program have recently been published,and this document informs producers and other interested parties on how to determine if they are eligible for the program. |
| [Image: September 4 Market Outlook]September 4 Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: Livestock Market Outlook]August 21 Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: August 7 Livestock Outlook]August 7 Livestock Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: USDA Ribeye Steak]The Country-of-origin Labeling of Fresh Beef - Its Present and Future The country-of-origin labeling of agricultural products at the retail level has become a highly controversial issue, especially at the national level. LSU AgCenter researchers surveyed a sample of Louisiana meat processors, meat wholesalers, specialized meat markets, food stores and restaurants to ascertain their opinions about the mandatory country-of-origin labeling of fresh or frozen beef. |
| [Image: cattle]Louisiana Seasonal Cattle Price Patterns Production agriculture is affected by seasonal production and demand cycles that are influenced by weather conditions as well as biological processes. These supply-and-demand conditions lead to seasonal price patterns. Awareness of seasonal price patterns can improve production and marketing decisions made by producers. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Livestock Outlook]June 26 Livestock Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: Market Outlook]June 12 Livestock Market Outlook This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. |
| [Image: Excel Spreadsheet screen image]Cow/Heifer Investment Decision Tool The Cow/Heifer Investment Decision Tool was developed as a farm planning decision aid for Louisiana cow/calf producers. This decision aid is an Excel spreadsheet that allows cow/calf producers to project if investing in a heifer is a profitable investment and the maximum dollar amount that can be paid for the animal. Producers are able to adjust prices, calf sale weights and cash cow costs to determine the amount that could potentially be paid for a cow/heifer. |
| Beef Cattle Shrink Many producers do not understand that shrink is a weak link in marketing cattle. Cattle producers spend a great deal of time and energy to make their cattle gain weight and weigh as much as possible. Then, when they pen, process and transport their cattle for market, the cattle lose weight. An increase in knowledge about shrink and the factors that affect it is critical to maximizing profits. |
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