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Grain and grass beef production systems (Value-added calves)
A new report from the USDA's Economic Research Service outlines the differences between production systems, and their potential benefits.
Impact of grain in finishing programs (Value-added calves)
Researchers at Auburn University recently conducted a trial comparing cattle performance and carcass traits from grass-only finishing, grass finishing with different levels of grain supplements and drylot finishing on high-concentrate rations.
What adds value to cattle? (Value-added calves)
Kansas State University Research and Extension will host the 2010 K-State Beef Conference Aug. 12 with the theme “Value Optimization.”
Stockers set up beef quality (Value-added calves)
Genetics were selected years ago; calving and weaning are complete, so the next place that really matters in the beef production chain is the feedlot. Right? Not necessarily.
Calf nutrition: value-added attribute? (Value-added calves)
Veterinarians and nutritionists have long told us that proper nutrition, including trace minerals, is a key component in a successful health program and long-term immunity.
Start on corn, finish on co-products (Value-added calves)
The traditional practice of finishing cattle on corn may not be the only way to achieve high marbling, a desirable characteristic of quality beef.
The power of proven genetics (Value-added calves)
Missourians see steers from MU breeding studies in tour of Kansas feedlot.
Certified cattle could bring higher premiums (Value-added calves)
A relatively simple procedure that verifies where and when cattle are born could allow ranchers in southern Illinois to trade lower commodity prices for higher premiums according to a recent research project conducted at the University of Illinois.
The lowdown on grass-fed beef (Value-added calves)
Grass-fed beef can provide an opportunity to access a premium market for some producers, and some consumers prefer it.
Beef with a story (Value-added calves)
As national winners of the 2007 Environmental Stewardship Award, the Stone family of Yolo Land & Cattle Co. gained a reputation for caring for the land,
