Kris Ringwall http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall RSS Feed for Kris Ringwall en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:08 GMT BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall/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/editorial/kris-ringwall/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: Where are the elders? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall/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/editorial/kris-ringwall/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: Looking for $200 http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall/BeefTalk-Looking-for-200-199538551.html Traditionally, income would be seen as a positive influence and expenses a negative in beef herds. BeefTalk: The plow and cow are strange companions http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall/BeefTalk-The-plow-and-cow-are-strange-companions-198436481.html The world of beef cattle, at least for some, is good and so are profits. The cow-calf enterprise is making money for those who are in the upper 40 percent of gross margins minus direct and overhead expenses. BeefTalk: Survival comes before expansion in the cow business http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall/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/editorial/kris-ringwall/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. BeefTalk: Have you done the annual ranch enterprise analysis? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall/BeefTalk-Have-you-done-the-annual-ranch-enterprise-analysis-191385971.html Time is ticking away, so in the world of biology, plants are starting to wake up and livestock know that spring is coming. BeefTalk: Apoptosis http://www.cattlenetwork.com/editorial/kris-ringwall/BeefTalk-Apoptosis-190376101.html Sometimes one just needs to wonder and dream to learn something new. With all the excitement about DNA in the cattle business, one cannot help but learn something.