Progressive Cattle
CattleFax: Corn and hay production are on the minds of producers as we prepare for a dry year
We are all wondering the same thing: What will this year bring for farmers in grain, oil, energy and hay production? Keep reading to get some insight for the 2024 market predictions.
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Changing cattle markets lead to changing cattle performance
Performance metrics such as feed efficiency and cost of gain have informed cattle feeders’ decision-making for years. However, understanding how these metrics apply at different stages of feeding and how packers value them can increase an operation’s profitability even further.
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Efficiency, precision and ethical beef production: The impact of 3D cameras
Frequent weighing of beef cattle is an integral part of the beef production process, and the utilization of 3D cameras for cattle weighing offers compelling advantages over traditional scales.
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Olly olly oxalates
Oxalates are relatively common compounds in plants, but they can affect mineral availability and can potentially be toxic, as in forages such as fodder beets and Kikuyu grass.
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CattleFax: Despite challenges, beef production remains profitable
High demand and market volatility mean more risk for producers, but also more opportunities.
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A lesson on the Corporate Transparency Act
New requirements continue to pop up in the business world, and it is no different in the cattle business. Continue reading to learn more about the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021.
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What to record at calving time
Several data points, from birthweight to udder score, can not only determine the success of this calving season but can inform management decisions looking forward.
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Having ranch records ready at tax time is easier than you think
Take the hassle and stress out of gathering records for tax season by having a good record-keeping and receipt system in place that you use and update throughout the year.
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