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Understanding EPDs
published: October 16th 2009 by: Evan Whitley, Noble Foundation source: American Simbrah Breeders
Expected progeny differences (EPDs) are one of the most useful tools cow-calf producers have at their disposal. Their usefulness is paramount due to the importance of selecting and purchasing the right bull for commercial (and purebred) operations....
Economist: Cattle producers should consider retained ownership
published: October 16th 2009 source: Texas Agri-Life Extension Service
COLLEGE STATION – 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....
Identifying Cows That Eat Less, Gain More
published: October 12th 2009 source: sciencedaily.com
With more than 2 million cows on 68,000 farms, Missouri is the third-largest beef producer in the nation. Due to rising feed prices, farmers are struggling to provide feed for the cows that contribute more than $1 billion to Missouri's economy....
Transporting Cattle Safely
published: October 5th 2009 by: W. Alan Bruhin source: Seymour Herald
Have you ever thought about how important transportation is to the profitability of your beef operation? Producers spend all year producing a calf crop to market. The calves' value can be severely reduced if they are injured or have excessive shrink during transport....
Cattle handling pointers
published: October 2nd 2009
Safe and effective cattle handling has always been important. In the last few years there has been a move toward what has been called low-stress handling or as we prefer to call it a return to sound stockmanship....
Age And Source Verification Seem To Please Consumer
published: September 25th 2009 by: Kris Ringwall, beef specialist source: North Dakota State University
In nature, fall brings a shift in focus. It is time to accumulate, evaluate and tabulate. For beef producers, gathering and marketing animals are front and center because the store is closing for the year, so come back next summer....
2009 Farm and Ranch Tax Provision Changes
published: September 18th 2009 by: Joohn Mitchell, CPA source: cattlebusinessweekly.com
As of summer of 2009 there are several tax code changes that will impact ranch and farm returns for the current year and beyond. The 2008 depreciation write off limits under code section 179 have been extended one year for 2009....
Weaning with a plan
published: September 18th 2009 by: Miranda Reiman
Children starting school are a lot like calves getting weaned. Each individual is different. For some, the experience is more stressful than for others, but careful preparation by their caretakers can help make the whole experience much more productive....
USDA: second-largest corn crop, record yield, exports 100 million bushels higher
published: September 18th 2009 source: USDA
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2009 – Julius Schaaf, U.S. Grains Council At-Large director, said he expects to harvest one of the best corn crops ever on his Randolph, Iowa, farm. Schaaf is not alone....
Tracking genetic progress through testing
published: September 18th 2009
Measuring for weaning and yearling weight has been around a long time in the cattle business. While they are still important measurements, many other genetic traits are now being measured and compared--- all to track genetic progress and provide increased profit potential....
Weaning Without All The Stress
published: September 17th 2009 by: Allan Nation source: The Stockman Grass and Farmer
Bud Williams believes that animals can sense our emotions and will mirror them. And so the first requirement for a low death loss on stocker calves was to love animals and your job. "A healthy calf is a happy calf....
Replacement Heifer Development Steps
published: September 15th 2009 by: Dr. Mark A. McCann
Few management items exert a greater influence on the productivity of your beef cattle herd over time more than replacement heifer selection and development. Many cattlemen’s best and worst memories are related to the success or failures of their replacement heifers....
Carcass Ultrasound & DNA Technology: A Progress Report
published: September 15th 2009 source: he National CUP Lab and Technology Center
The science and technology that has infiltrated the beef cattle business within the past decade is mind boggling. The tools available to seedstock breeders and commercial producers seem to grow by the day....
Seven Questions To Ask Concerning Your Production
published: September 9th 2009 by: Boyd Kidwell source: Progressive Farmers
Cooper Hurst and his wife, Katie, run 400 commercial cows at Hunt Hill Cattle Company in southwestern Mississippi near Woodville. "We're emphasizing decisions on how to control input costs this year," says Cooper....
Combining Cattle And Wildlife
published: August 27th 2009 by: Russell Stevens source: Noble Foundation
Many landowners are becoming increasingly interested in incorporating wildlife management into their cattle operations. Many variables can influence compatibility between wildlife and cattle, including, but not limited to, cattle stocking rate, species of wildlife, forage type, climate, etc....
Protecting Livestock From Wildfires
published: August 21st 2009 by: Paul Shattenburg source: TAMU Ag Communications
Ranchers can take precautions to reduce the risk and spread of wildfire and protect livestock from injury or death by fire, said Texas AgriLife agency experts. “The most important thing to remember is to have a fire plan in place,” said Dr....
Beginning Farmers And Ranchers-Who Are They
published: August 18th 2009 by: Mary Aheard source: Amber Waves
Beginning farmers and ranchers face many challenges. High land prices and increasing equipment costs can serve as barriers to entry for those wishing to become farmers. The 2008 Farm Act requires USDA to develop several programs designed to provide additional support to beginning farmers, including increased conservation financial assistance and an expanded loan program....
Tips To Help Ranching Profitability
published: August 6th 2009 by: Scott Griener, Ph.D source: Virginia Tech Extension
Becoming more efficient is a necessary step to weathering the current economic conditions of the cattle business. Since 2008, we are all fully aware of the decrease in cattle prices and simultaneous rise in input costs to historic levels....
Working With Your Lender In Turbulent Times
published: July 31st 2009 by: Tom Lippert source: Iowa Central Lakes College
How can I as a producer help my lender see my credit request as an acceptable risk? I need to provide my lender with a 3- to 5-year history of financial statements which would include balance sheets and income statements....
Early weaning can be tool for managing forage in drought
published: July 24th 2009 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
As summer lingers on and the drought intensifies, producers may want to consider early weaning of calves, to decrease the forage needs on the pasture and improve the body condition of the cowherd. Twig Marston, Kansas State University extension specialist cites several advantages concerning the practice....
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