Building a lean, mean stocker business
Robert Waggener
Beef Producer
Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the nation. That’s fine with Cowboy State beef producer Jon Kirkbride because that’s exactly how his family has succeeded in the cattle business.
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Get real with beef: What’s in a name?
Dr. Phil Bass
The Cattle Business Weekly
As a meat scientist, I try to be precise in referring to beef cuts. But at the same time, I must be aware of the alternative names for those cuts which may have historical, regional or marketing significance. These common names could make them more identifiable to certain folks in certain scenarios.
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Limousin breed, Tyson align to offer value-added programs to producers
BEEF
Vertical cooperation between segments of the beef business has proven its value to every participant in the production chain—cow-calf producer, feedyard and packer.
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Hall Red Angus Ranch honored as Pioneer Breeder of the Year
American Red Angus
Recognizing contributions to the breed and the continued pursuit of excellence, Hall Red Angus Ranch, Stapleton, Nebraska, was honored as 2015 Pioneer Breeder of the Year at the 2015 Red Angus Association of America National Convention, Sept., 9-11, 2015.
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Acute Bovine Pulmonary Edema and Emphysema
Heather Smith Thomas
Angus Beef Bulletin Extra
Range cattle are more susceptible to lung disease going onto lush pastures. Acute bovine pulmonary edema and emphysema can occur in pastured animals when suddenly changed from dry fall pastures (or a drylot) to lush green pastures.
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Put pregnancy checking information to use
Carl Dahlen
High Plains Journal
Checking whether cows are pregnant and culling the non-pregnant females before the winter feeding period can save producers 60 to 70 percent of their yearly beef cow maintenance expenses, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock experts.
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Keep an eye on cow condition
Jay Jenkins
Drovers
Fall is one of the most important times to evaluate the condition of your cows. It gives you time to take action to ensure that your cows calve in adequate body condition.
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Rhizobia = Free Nitrogen!
Juan Alvez
On Pasture
If you’re thinking ‘germs or microbes’ you’re right! A good example is a soil bacterium genus Rhizobia, that associates with legume roots in a a mutually beneficial partnership. Rhizobia “infects” legume roots looking for the energy it needs to live (stored in plant sugars or carbohydrates).
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Conner strives to protect, improve water quality on beef cattle farm
The Gazette-Virginian
Gayle Conner and her husband, Sherman, of the Bethel/Clays Mill community in Halifax County have transitioned from a tobacco farm into a beef cattle farm. During all of the years of growing tobacco she has always had cattle on the farm, but the cattle were not the main source of income for her and her family.
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Grassley: Convincing Congress on TPP won’t be easy
Ken Anderson
Brownfield News
Supporters of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement are hopeful that this week’s TPP negotiations in Atlanta will result in a final agreement.
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