This Month in Drovers
May 2013
Drovers
“I don’t know how many people have told me ‘ranching for profit’ is an oxymoron,” says Dave Pratt. Full story.
The accuracy of USDA Feeder Cattle Grade Standards is high, according to a recent study. Full story.
Could some simple changes reduce stress and improve performance in your operation? Full story.
A pork butt is a pork butt, until it isn’t. Full story.
We’re living in what many are calling the “information age.” Yet, confusion reigns over many important issues, and our easy access to information — and misinformation — helps fuel that confusion. Full story.
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“I don’t know how many people have told me ‘ranching for profit’ is an oxymoron,” says Dave Pratt. Full story.
The accuracy of USDA Feeder Cattle Grade Standards is high, according to a recent study. Full story.
Could some simple changes reduce stress and improve performance in your operation? Full story.
Markets
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Economic Indicators: Production markets costs show improvement
Cattle prices have disappointed ranchers and feedyard operators since mid-winter, leaving the industry struggling with constant losses. Full story.Stocker/Feeder Markets: Demand weakens as spring arrives
Despite a late-month rally, all classes of stocker and feeder cattle posted declines during April, according to Drovers/CattleNetwork’s 50-market auction summary. Full story.Markets: Replacement female prices stronger
Demand for breeding-age replacement females surged higher during April, despite unusually cool weather that delayed the grazing season. Full story.
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A pork butt is a pork butt, until it isn’t. Full story.
We’re living in what many are calling the “information age.” Yet, confusion reigns over many important issues, and our easy access to information — and misinformation — helps fuel that confusion. Full story.
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Profit Tips: Facilities - Water improvements during drought
As drought continues across much of the country, watershed specialists from Kansas State University offer these tips for providing water to livestock. Full story.Profit Tips: Pasture Management - Consider seeding legumes
Adding legumes such as clovers or alfalfa to grass pastures can provide multiple benefits, say University of Wisconsin Extension specialists. Full story.Profit Tips: Cow-Calf - Decisions on calf implants
Although the performance benefits of pre-weaning implants are well documented, many ranchers choose not to use them for various reasons. Full story.- New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
- Drier weather to give big boost to U.S. corn plantings
- Prices for corn and soybeans, five years from now
- Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade
- What sick day? Farmers take just three a year
- Senate Agriculture Committee completes Farm Bill markup
