| Over the past two months, between bull sales and carcass ultrasounding registered cattle, I have had several conversations regarding ribeye area (REA) and marbling estimates in cattle. For those seedstock operations concerned with this year's... more... | |
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Beef breeders planning to transition to moderate framed cows and a grass-fed operation may find important traits they need to quickly achieve their goals in Lowline Angus genetics. Lowline breeder Rick Lloyd of Chamberlain, SD says some breeders have... |
| As cow herd numbers in the United States continue to decline, other segments of the beef industry are impacted by smaller calf crops. Although more heifers are going into the feedlot, rather than back into the cow herd as replacements, the increase is... | |
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More than 80 local cattle producers met in the Artesian Community Center in Artesian, SD on Feb. 24, 2010 for the Forestburg Farmers Elevator and Hubbard Feeds Spring Feeder Meeting and Steak Fry. A steak dinner with all the trimmings was provided for... |
| Crop farmers have been using insurance for years in order to minimize risk, protect against disaster and establish price bottoms. It was only a matter of time before livestock insurance became readily available, and two programs, Livestock Risk... | |
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Winter continues to hold us in its powerful grip. Bull sales are postponed and chores take forever. With calving just around the corner, we wonder if we should even leave our farms and ranches. We can only hope the conditions improve before the heavy... |
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Feeding cows is a large expense and winter feed costs account for greater than half the variation in profitability between cow-calf producers. Nutrition of the breeding female is perhaps the most important aspect of beef production. We focus a great deal... |
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“It seems the consensus in the market is that demand is a huge problem; however, the markets have upside potential with risk,” said Matthew Diersen, Ph.D., in his opening statements at the Beef Cattle Risk Management Session on March 2, 2010... |
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Cull cow prices typically raise 10-15 percent from the lows in November into March and then maintain those higher price levels throughout the spring and early summer. The price rally this year has been much stronger. Canner/Cutter grade cull cow prices... |
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It seems that mud is the topic of conversation in many parts of the country. When the groundhog saw his shadow I was kind of pleased to know we only had six more weeks of bad weather. I hope we are getting to the end soon but forecasts seem to be calling... |
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It's been more than 20 years since Jordan and Justin Holt's late father, Derald, brought the first Chianina females to their Aberdeen, SD farm. At that time, the Holts primarily used the cattle for 4-H projects and then retained them in their herd. |
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Is demand for grassfed beef growing? How can beef producers take advantage of what could be an “exploding grassfed market?” What kind of genetics does it take to develop a profitable grassfed operation? Those are just a few of the questions... |
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Craig Alford, a range, pasture and invasives portfolio manager with DuPont, gave a presentation on pasture management during the Nebraska Feedlot and Veterinary Day, which was held for the first-time ever during the Classic. |
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A few weeks ago, the Ground Hog saw his shadow and as we all know, that means six more weeks of winter. My response has been to hope that winter ends at six weeks and doesn't last longer. We have snow cover over most of the Tri-State Livestock News... |
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For producers looking to increase the value of their replacement heifers while managing costs, there are many points to consider. Because heifers are so important to a beef cattle operation, it's critical to follow proper protocols to take care of their... |
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The Belted Galloway come in an array of stunning colors like black, red or dun, with a white band around the middle, giving them the appearance of a fluffy, cream filled cookie. Their long, luxurious hair protects them from the elements, while the color... |
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