11/03/2009 02:54PM
Next spring, your AICA will host the 2010 Charolais World Congress.
08/20/2009 03:44PM
Charlie Wilson of Miles exhibited the Supreme Champion Female in the FFA Breeding Beef Show Thursday, August 13, at the 2009 Iowa State Fair.
05/01/2009 07:59AM
Since the downturn in our economy, just about every economist with access to a computer has provided thought provoking information. Some encourage us to save. Others encourage us to spend. Others encourage us to look for opportunities while some say examine your management structure. No doubt, our industry
04/02/2009 04:11PM
When times get tough, there are a fair number of motivational speakers that seem to appear, trying to convince us to keep trudging. The prevailing themes seem to be the “power of positive thinking” folks—those who think we are completely in charge of our own destiny. Or, the “find a good horse” to ride
02/20/2009 10:15AM
The Rambur Charolais operation had its origins over thirty years ago when Howard Rambur developed an interest in cattle. After completing his education, Howard decided to make the development of superior cattle his life’s work. Always an individualist, he decided to work with a breed of cattle distinctly
01/30/2009 09:03AM
Calvin and Gary have always worked side by side. They grew up helping on the small family farm. By the time they were school age, each was responsible for their chores, including gathering eggs and milking their allotted number of cows, by hand.
When their dad suffered his first severe heart
01/26/2009 03:28PM
This past month has been more interesting than usual. World events, politics and the economy aside, the response we have received since announcing the Charolais Feedyard Performance Field Study has been extremely positive. Commercial beef producers have been willing to share their experiences using Charolais
01/23/2009 09:27AM
A rich history surrounds the Eaton Ranch, founded when our great grand father, Charles Eaton, along with his three oldest sons left Iowa and headed west in 1909 to stake their claim to a piece of the last best place. The original homestead is 12 miles from Lindsay and 35 miles north of the
12/30/2008 10:09AM
Color of feeder cattle and especially color patterns affect the price of feeder cattle. Generally feeder cattle that are uniform in color will sell for a higher price than those that are less uniform in color. Breeding decisions made by cow-calf producers impact the color of the calf crop. Cow-calf producers