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MARKETS » CME: Cattle producers eager to expand as soon as weather allows 05/24/2012 What beef producers — and especially cow-calf operators— want to do and what Mother Nature allows them to do are sometimes different things. Full story. BeefTalk: There is room for more cows Cattle Market: Stockers, feeders remain strong	NUTRITION » Storing large round bales 05/07/2012 Research has shown that storage losses in large round bales stored outside and unprotected can be far greater than hay producers realize. Full story. Flush of cool-season annuals offers challenges, possibilities Greener pastures encourage cattle ranchers

GENETICS » Sexed semen – Technology tool for the commercial producer? 05/15/2012 Sexed Semen in the beef industry in previous years may have seemed out of reach for the commercial producer. Full story. Managing for reproductive success: Fertility of the herd - IV BeefTalk: Don't take bull fertility for granted	MANAGEMENT » Economist: Weigh options before considering restocking beef herds 05/25/2012 Restocking may be an option that many ranchers are considering, but rainfall and other factors will weigh heavily into the decision-making process. Full story. Arkansas cattle producers should plan for drought - again Later calving, more profit

CME: Cattle producers eager to expand as soon as weather allows