BeefTalk http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk RSS Feed for BeefTalk en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT BeefTalk: May calving brings May flowers http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-May-calving-brings-May-flowers--208808281.html What changed? The center delayed bull turnout to Aug. 1 for a May 10 calving start date. BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-How-do-we-get-the-next-generation-to-raise-beef-207864291.html "Cattle and crops: Together we stand, divided we fall." Among the numerous commentaries on agriculture, is that really true? BeefTalk: To pass, 60 percent must calve in 21 days http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-To-pass-60-percent-must-calve-in-21-days-206913511.html As the calving season winds down, check the calving book. Count the number of cows that calved within 21 days from when the third mature cow calved. Keep counting until you get to the end of the calving book. BeefTalk: If baby rabbits can survive snow, so can calves http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-If-baby-rabbits-can-survive-snow-so-can-calves-204841021.html After the last blast of snow, the snowbanks were starting to thaw when I noticed a small baby rabbit. The rabbit, fresh from the nest, was nibbling on the available grass and doing fine. BeefTalk: Where are the elders? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-Where-are-the-elders-202589811.html In the world of beef production, all management directives are designed to maintain and improve the herd. Each cow, bull and calf is essential. Calving time serves to illustrate the strong desire and need to focus on each cow and calf. BeefTalk: One-way ticket to town http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-One-way-ticket-to-town-201616881.html Bull 50 just bought himself a one-way ticket to town. For bulls, there are only two pens. One is the pen for breeding bulls, while the other bulls go to the "for beef market" pen. BeefTalk: Good marketing captures available dollars http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-Good-marketing-captures-available-dollars-200503851.html Cattle producers need to set focused, systematic goals to capture more net dollars. When the discussion rests on the income side, marketing is the focus. BeefTalk: Looking for $200 http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-Looking-for-200-199538551.html Traditionally, income would be seen as a positive influence and expenses a negative in beef herds. BeefTalk: Survival comes before expansion in the cow business http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-Survival-comes-before-expansion-in-the-cow-business-196307911.html What would you say if someone told you that 40 percent of the cow-calf producers are struggling to justify being in the beef business? After all, the cattle business is a great business and currently humming along through great times. BeefTalk: The cow business is very positive http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/cow-calf/beef-talk/BeefTalk-The-cow-business-is-very-positive-192491731.html The cow-calf business continues to see positive returns. Although 2009 was not a great year for beef producers, 2010 was and 2011 was even better.