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GM confusion
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.
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Assess yourself
Could some simple changes reduce stress and improve performance in your operation?
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Graders get it right
The accuracy of USDA Feeder Cattle Grade Standards is high, according to a recent study.
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Steps to profitable ranching
“I don’t know how many people have told me ‘ranching for profit’ is an oxymoron,” says Dave Pratt.
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Savvy PR or chilling effect on innovation?
Whole Foods Market, a 335-store organic- and natural-food chain, made headlines last month announcing that by 2018 it will require all products in its stores to be labeled, indicating whether they contain genetically modified organisms (GMO).
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Simpler selection
Economic selection indexes help, but ranchers still need to study the numbers.
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Savory's solution
Zimbabwean biologist Allan Savory says livestock can benefit — rather than harm — the environment and help stop desertification.
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I'm a Drover: Balancing act
Wyoming cattleman Scott George adds NCBA president to his diverse list of tasks.
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Stocker prospects
Grazing programs may offer profit opportunities, but producers must manage their risk.
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Where's the value
Begin planning now to capture the best value for your calves at sale time.
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Benchmarking beef sustainability
A comprehensive lifecycle-analysis study shows beef has improved its “eco-efficiency.”
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- Commentary: New rules un-COOL
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
