BeefTalk: Wise marketing of cows and bulls is critical
As cows and bulls are rounded up for fall sorting, some are sorted for sale, so it is very important to remember that cull cows and bulls are market beef and should be treated as such. Market groups need to be sorted and appropriately presented to the market.
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Cow herd inventories, sale averages increase during FY 2012
Despite back-to-back years of drought and escalating costs in the beef industry, the Hereford breed is making a mighty resurgence.
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Angus VNR: What's hiding? Discussing USDA's black-hided number
Lance Zimmerman, Cattle-Fax analyst, and Clint Walenciak, director of packing for Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) discuss the USDA-reported black-hided number and what that means for cattlemen.
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Light at the end
Survive nine month of bad news, better days follow for feeders
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Angus VNR: CAB reports record sales in June
The Certified Angus Beef brand posted a record sales month in June. Vice president Mark Polzer explains the factors behind the good news in this segment provided by CAB and the American Angus Association.
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High-quality beef grilled
Certified Angus Beef brand partners enjoy record June
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Brahman genetics provide relief for drought-stricken herds
Two summers of dire drought conditions in a vast majority of the U.S. has made drought relief a hot topic among the nation’s cattlemen.
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Drought challenges bring opportunities
In September 2012 with drought conditions covering much of the nation, there are many challenges for cattle producers in the United States.
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The pasture is depleted and cattle are hungry, now what?
Corn Belt farmers with pasture and forage crops will do well to develop a renovation and rejuvenation strategy following the damage caused by the drought. With cattle prices expected to rebound sharply in the next two to three years, the opportunity to rebuild herds and develop forage supplies will be high on many checklists for the fall and winter.
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I Am Angus: Christian Hagen and the Sage Grouse
In this "I Am Angus" segment, wildlife biologist Christian Hagen discusses the contributions of ranchers and private landowners to preserve and protect the sage grouse.
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Angus Talk: Dave Patterson and how producers can add value
Animal Scientist Dave Patterson of the University of Missouri talks about how producers can use timed artificial insemination and high-accuracy sires to improve quality grade and the value of their cattle.
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- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
