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PRODUCERS MUST PROMOTE INDUSTRY ACCURATELY
On a day to day basis every producer has the task of bringing consistent, accurate information to the marketplace in an effort of promote the beef product and to support this way of life. Understanding the challenge this presents in the marketplace and in the media is an important part of the battle and is the reason for this series of articles.
SOUTHEASTERN CALF PRICES STILL SHOWING IMPROVEMENT
For decades, cattle from the southeastern U.S. have sold at a discount compared to cattle from the Midwest. Data says they deserve better, according to a beef cattle specialist with Certified Angus Beef LLC.
IT'S THE PITTS -- DUDES AND DESPERADOES
Greed and stupidity must both travel on the same chromosome.
A.I. IS BEEF INDUSTRY'S MOST UNDERUSED TOOL
This article will review the value that AI has to offer to the beef cattle producer and attempt to illustrate some of the production and economic benefits of this powerful resource. Hopefully we'll look some converts.
TOOLS FOR GENETIC PREDICTION HAVE EXPLODED
If you long for the good old days when a keen eye and perhaps a basic knowledge of cow families was more than enough to sort bulls, you're not alone. Though genetic selection is more accurate than ever, it can also seem more complex than the Tax Code.
LITTLE CREEK FARM HOSTS MAGNOLIA CLASSIC SALE
The winter storm that rolled through the South in early January brought rain, snow, ice, blustery winds and tem¬peratures that dropped into the teens in Starkville, Miss. In spite of the conditions, a good crowd arrived at the Little Creek Farms Sale Facility on January 9 to appraise the offering of Full Fleckvieh Simmental and Red Angus cattle.
HEREFORD FEMALE SELLS FOR $38,000 TO BENEFIT YOUTH FOUNDATION
A big supporter of youth in the beef industry made a sizeable contribution to the future of the Hereford breed Jan. 16 in the Beef Palace Auction Arena at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
EXTENDING PRODUCTIVE LIFE OF BULLS PAYS DIVIDENDS
Cattlemen have always been interested in one number; in particular with their financial reports, the bottom line. Speculation quickly turns to fact if it is in red or black ink, but how that figure came to be has been a mystery for some.
IT'S THE PITTS--THE MISSING MIDDLE
The middle class has gone missing in this country. In America today it seems like we have the super wealthy and we have the needy, with the middle class nowhere to be found.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK--OLD FRIENDS-OLD ACQUAINTANCES
Hooter ran through his mental list one more time as he started his pickup.
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS OFFER PRODUCERS MOST FLEXIBILITY
At one point or another, most cattle operations form a partnership with another person or entity. Perhaps it is a partnership on a single head of cattle (e.g., a flush cow, a bull in a stud, a show heifer) or perhaps it is a more long-term partnership where profits and losses will be shared among family members or cattle operations.
BE AWARE OF BREEDING GUARANTEES WHEN BUYING BULLS
Run enough bulls long enough and it's not a matter of whether one will become unusable; it's a matter of when and how many.
RIDGEFIELD FARM NAMED BREEDER OF THE YEAR
Ridgefield Farm, Brasstown, N.C. was selected as the 2009 Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) Breeder of the Year at the BAA 25th anniversary annual meeting, national show and sale in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show, Denver Colo., January 13-15.
NCBA STRUCTURAL CONCEPT ADOPTED AT CONVENTION
In preparation for key battles it foresees for the beef industry in coming years, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Board of Directors voted to adopt a report and governance structure concept by a Governance Task Force that would guide to significant structural changes to the organization.
Retired Tyler Junior College dean wins award for outstanding agricultural leadership
TYLER - - Kenneth D. Lewis, retired dean of Tyler Junior College and community leader, was presented the Build East Texas Bill Clements Memorial Award at the organization's annual conference held recently in Tyler. Lewis was cited for his work with the Smith County Livestock and Forage Improvement Committee, serving as the director of the Smith County forage testing laboratory 2006-2007. He also ...
Friends mourn Angleton teens killed in crash
ANGLETON — Ross Wedelich kept others laughing, and Hayley Wedelich was a trustworthy confidante, friends said after hearing of the traffic accident that claimed the siblings’ lives.
RGV Livestock Show kicks off with junior cattle judging
MERCEDES — Months of caring, grooming and poop-scooping came to fruition for dozens of young livestock enthusiasts as the 71st Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show commenced with a “moo.” Before the carnival, fireworks and country musician Blake...
U.S. BEEF AND PORT FARING WELL IN JAPAN
Japan reinforced its position as a key trading partner for the U.S. beef and pork industries in 2009, clearly outperforming the market and either maintaining or increasing U.S. beef and pork imports even as total retail and foodservice spending in Japan slumped in the global economic slowdown.
ALABAMA BCIA NAMES COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association (BCIA) recently named the 2009 Commercial Producer of the Year during their Annual Meeting and Awards Program held in conjunction with the 67th Annual Alabama Cattlemen's Association Convention in Huntsville on February 13.
MANAGE FEMALES TO ENSURE SAFE AND EASY CALF DELIVERY
There are many things that influence calving ease and length of labor in cows and heifers, and some of these factors can be managedto help ensure safe and easy delivery of calves.
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