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With recent downsizing in the U.S. cattle industry linked to a lack of profitability, agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor encouraged beef producers to heed recent data indicating why demand has softened and how it might be improved....
For many people, 2009 wasn’t a hard year to say good-bye to. As the door opens to 2010, most are hopeful that the economic ups and downs of the last 12 months will take on a more optimistic tone....
As the Japanese and other foreign markets reopened to U.S. beef, there became increasing demand for source- and age-verified cattle. These export markets require that age and source claims be documented and verified through a recognized USDA program....
With the slam of the gate, the bull runs into the sale ring, the auctioneer begins to shout, and ringmen begin to yell as the audience bids on the animal. However, the only sound of gates opening and slamming shut at the Fink Beef Genetics Bull Sale in Randolph, Kan....
Superior Livestock is now owned by SLAI, LLC which is a wholly owned entity of Farm Credit West, ACA. Farm Credit West, according to a company release, is a strong supporter of the livestock industry and is proud to be the new owner of Superior Livestock—the largest livestock auction company in the U....
Cull cows that are destined to be go to the packing house are graded by their fleshiness. The fattest cows are called “Breakers”. Moderately fleshed cows are “Boners”....
The times, they are a-changing … even on the family farm. While many farmers have been slow to use technology, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is encouraging farmers to use Internet tools for direct marketing....
When you get a bonus on grid cattle, sometimes it's easier to count your blessings than to ask why. But Tom Brink, senior vice president for Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, says taking a look at discounts and premiums can help you get more of the latter....
Some culling of beef cows occurs in most herds every year. The Beef Audits have generally shown that cull cows, bulls, and cull dairy cows make up about 20% of the beef available for consumption in the United States....
A weak U.S. dollar has encouraged investment in commodities, resulting in positive activity for agriculture, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist. “With regards to index investments, they (investors) buy these as a hedge against inflation, and when you have investment dollars coming out of the closet, many are putting money into commodities and that’s good for agriculture,” said Dr....
It’s fall, which means weaning and marketing for most cow-calf producers. It also means payday. Getting the most for your product is critical and there are five management practices that can help producers increase the dollars in that paycheck....
Recent rainfall has been beneficial to Texas small grains pastures, and cattle producers may want to weigh their options when marketing calves in 2010, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist....
Cooperatives Working Together is implementing its third herd retirement in 2009, effective October 1, 2009. All bids submitted must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2009. This is the fourth herd retirement that CWT has conducted in the past 12 months....
As fall approaches, producers are thinking about selling calves. This involves the associated management and health programs that go along with preparing calves for market. The empty pens mean cows and calves are still on grass, but that will change soon....
Many studies have shown that bull calves weigh at least 15% more at weaning than early castrated steer calves. Cow/calf producers that castrate their bull calves at an early age miss out on this improved gain from the bull’s natural testosterone....
AMARILLO – Greater price volatility in agricultural markets is demanding producers develop better marketing skills to improve their bottom line, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist....
Give your beef business a marketing makeover by avoiding these common mistakes. With costs up and profits tending to be down, it may be an important time to review some key steps to maximize your beef business potential....
Bull buyers are the lifeblood of purebred operations and developing bulls to an end point that works for this profit-minded customer base is critical. While there are many aspects to producing bulls, the development stage between weaning and breeding is one of major concern and one that requires quality control....
Pounds and profit--the two words are often synonymous where ranching operations are concerned. The J.F. Welder Heirs Cattle Company sells their calves after preconditioning and at this legendary Texas ranch, pounds are dollars....
The pain of recent record losses in the U.S. cattle feeding industry will not diminish soon, but tightening supplies could lead to a modest rebound in late 2010, according to agricultural economist James Mintert....
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