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Reap the benefits of tighter calving windows

August 24, 2021

Peggy Thompson

A common fallacy among cow-calf producers is that as long as the cow is bred, it doesn’t matter when she calves – but this misconception can be cleared up.

Demand-driven premiums

June 25, 2021

Laura Handke

A new demographic of information-seeking consumers and export markets have fueled beef value-added marketing programs over the past two decades to provide cattle producers new premium-driven market opportunities direct from their farm or ranch.

Bird and buckshot: The hidden defect cattle producers should prevent

April 23, 2021

Libby Bigler

In rare situations when the beef industry finds itself the subject of disparaging headlines, it is generally successful in combating misinformation with factual, positive messaging.

Stress and its impact on meat quality

April 23, 2021

Alaena Ruth

Most livestock producers are aware that stress can have a major impact on growth, reproduction, handling and temperament. But stress can also affect carcass and meat quality characteristics, including meat color, product losses and palatability.

Balancing consumer wishes with producer profitability

April 23, 2021

Bruce Derksen

So often, we hear about what the average person on the street wants in regard to beef. Hormone-free, organic, grass-fed, natural – just to name a few. But most of these often-well-meaning people have never been on a farm or ranch.

Making the market work for cattle on the grid

February 24, 2021

David Cooper

Cattle producers who work the marketing grid premiums know every detail counts, both in their cattle and their bottom line.

4 basic risk management strategies to consider after an uncertain year

December 24, 2020

Francisco J. Abello

The ongoing health crisis has generated additional losses to cow-calf producers already suffering multiple years of low margins due to market prices below the average total economic cost of production.

Add value to calves

September 29, 2020

Brianna Gwirtz

“Value” in feeder calf marketing is a relative term. All calves have some. The trick is to capture your share, said Paul Dykstra at the recent virtual 2020 Feeding Quality Forum. The Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand’s assistant director for supply management and analysis summarized the key concept.

Adding preconditioning to your marketing plan

July 24, 2020

Eric Bailey

Weaning is a challenging time for cattle and their owners. Our management decisions affect calves’ response to stress, which is a contributing factor to illness.

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