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BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly

  BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly    

Strategic Planning from the Ranch

Turning common heifer development logic on its head

Most of you, because of “expert” advice, have been over-developing your heifers. Let’s throw out everything you have learned and start fresh to get the most efficient cows in your herd.

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Market Advisor

2019 marketing projections for your 2018 calf crop

The name of the game is “He who can market finished 2018 spring-born calves in April or May 2019 wins.”   

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BEEF Editors' Blog

Concerned about fake meat? You’re not alone

Other businesses are also dealing with the trend toward fake products. Will another Star Trek prediction come to pass?    

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Producer attitudes improve toward pain mitigation in cattle

Pain management in cattle is becoming more accepted by beef producers and veterinarians.  

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Market Audio with Ed Czerwien

Meat Market Update | Could a price drop be ahead?

Ed Czerwien, market analyst based in Amarillo, Texas, offers a concise summary of how last week's beef trade impacted the cattle market and beef prices.

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Animal ID

Momentum building for cattle traceability

Though challenges remain, there’s a growing sense of urgency to adopt a comprehensive system sooner rather than later.

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Marketing

Consider direct marketing of weaned calves

For producers with enough calves to fill a semi, direct marketing offers benefits.

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Industry At A Glance

Is sales price of cattle the main determinant of profitability?

Although price is important, cow maintenance costs are critical.

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Digital Edition

December BEEF Magazine

The December issue of BEEF is hot off the press. Read it here.

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