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Custom health plan
A successful preconditioning program protects calf health and rancher profits.
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Small details, big premiums
Calf producers can bundle management programs to gain the most from additional revenue opportunities, study shows.
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Shopping for healthy genes
In livestock production, natural selection is not a cost-effective way to improve disease resistance, especially since most sickness occurs in feeder cattle that aren’t going to reproduce.
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John Lacey: A legacy of leadership
In 2010, the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame initiated the Industry Leadsership Award to honor contributions by non-cattle-feeders to the industry.
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Chico Becerra: Defining dedication
Recognizing the critical roles of feedyard employees, the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame in 2010 initiated the Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award, naming the award for its inaugural recipient, the late Arturo Armendariz, who spent nearly three decades as a valued employee at Poky Feeders in Kansas.
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Dave Wood: Pasture-to-plate pioneer
In the beef industry, we could say: “Everyone talks about producing for the consumer, but just a few do anything about it.” Dave Wood, of Harris Feeding Company and Harris Ranch Beef Company, is one of those few.
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Lee Borck: Visionary leader in the heartland
There’s an old saying that if you want to get something done, give the job to a busy man. And typically those men are busy because they are successful. Lee Borck is one of those men.
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Elementary education
Prepare calves today for tomorrow’s life experiences.
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Summer parasite control
This spring’s historic price rally rapidly settled into a summer slump. You’re now facing increasing production costs that are eating away at your profit margins. Cutting expenses is one option, but adding value and performance to your cattle may be the most beneficial strategy.
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Out for dinner
Restaurants expect their first sales growth in four years but remain concerned about rising food and gasoline costs.
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Bridging the gap
Consumers have genuine concerns about modern meat production, but the right message, backed by sound practices, can restore their trust.
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- Showers to slow U.S. corn seedings from blistering pace
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
- Weather report: Thunderstorms dot the southern Plains
- Corn market reacted poorly to the Crop Progress data
- Oil falls on concern about Federal Reserve direction
- Packer margins jump higher, feeding margins bleak
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
