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New Products: Front Disk Mower

Krone’s EasyCut F 360 CV Glide is a new front-mount disk mower-conditioner with a working width of 11'8", a full-width V-tine conditioner and an adjustable 600 or 900 rpm gearbox.

Temperament Affects Productivity

No one wants to handle a temperamental cow or bull, but there is more at stake than overall attitude.

Work ‘Em Right

The key to cattle handling is to understand animal behavior and create trust with your herd.

Zilmax Update Given at NCBA

During the NCBA Cattle Marketing and International Trade Committee meeting at the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville this week, Ron Bryant, U.S. Ruminants division with Merck, recapped the five-step plan Merck developed with the cattle industry.

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Better Beef Focus at NBCA Cattlemen’s College

At the NCBA Cattlemen’s College, Certified Angus Beef meat scientists showed off new cuts of beef that are meant to serve consumers of all kinds.

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How to Select and Develop Productive Heifers

As you rush to sort calves in the light of high calf prices, be careful with the ladies in the lot.

EPDs: More Valuable Than Ever

EPDs are our best selection tools, particularly as producers are hearing a lot about genomics right now.

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Choose Sires Wisely

How do you select one bull, or a group of bulls, that will produce the most profitable calves for your operation?

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Learning to Thrive in Drought

Even in the depths of lingering drought, cattle producers have persevered. Hard choices have been made.

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Cattle on Feed Down 6 Percent, Cow Herd Continues to Contract

Cattle on Feed placements are lower, prices steady to higher; while increases in cow slaughter means the breeding herd is still contracting.

Merck Suspends Zilmax While Under Investigation

Merck Animal Heath will suspend sales of Zilmax in the U.S. and Canada, while the beta-agnostic feed additive is under additional scientific audit after Tyson issued a ban on purchasing Zilmax-fed cattle.

The Hogs and Cattle Chime In On GM

Some livestock producers believe that non-genetically modified (GM) corn provides animals with healthier feed, but university researchers are not always in agreement.

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Yamaha Releases New 2014 Viking Side-by-Side

There’s full seating for three, roomy cabin dimensions and improved air intake system in the new 2014 Viking side by side vehicle from Yamaha.

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Beef Prices Keep Climbing, Other Food Prices More Stable

Food price inflation should be low this year, except when it comes to beef prices.

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Missouri Cattle Thefts Increase Need for Producer Diligence

Higher cattle prices have led to more cases of stolen cattle across the country.

Cattlemen Adjust

The drought has had lasting effects on farmers across the country—cattlemen in particular.

Drought Won’t Knock Us Down

The drought has had lasting effects on farmers across the country. Here's how three cattle producers have changed management practices to survive.

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Maintain Cow Condition

After a drought, cow nutrition is critical to calving success.

Selections Based on Genetic Merit
Cattle Selections Based on Genetic Merit

Genomic information advances cattle selection for farmers and ranchers.

Test Corn Twice

This year, one nitrate test on cornstalks isn’t enough for cattle producers. Know the nutrients and dangers that they contain.

Test Cornstalk Bales Twice

Know the nutrients and dangers that cornstalks contain.

Test that Bale

Know the nutrients and dangers that cornstalks contain.

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The New Way to Buy and Sell Cattle

Cattle-Exchange.com opens doors to new marketing opportunities for cattle producers.

Make Culling Decisions to Protect Cattle Herd Genetics

The goal is to keep your operation in the black while protecting your herd genetics.

Make Estrus Sync Count

Careful review of procedure ensures that your cows get bred.

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Cattle Fighting Early Battle with Ticks

Ticks and flies are infecting cattle with anaplasmosis early this year.

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NCBA 2012: Top Policy Issues for Cattlemen

The No. 1 priority for National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) vice president of government affairs Colin Woodall is getting the death tax repealed.

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NCBA: Better Beef Sales Program Increases Knowledge at the Meat Case

NCBA and Beef Checkoff partner with Merck Animal Health to launch new online retail training

COWBOY 50cc Pistol-Grip Syringe

COWBOY 50cc Pistol-Grip Syringe Now Available from SyrVet

Formulas to Fight Infection

The new Vetericyn Livestock line includes a Pink Eye Spray, Teat Spray, and Umbilical, Navel & Udder Gel, all in 16-oz. trigger spray bottles.

Profiles: An Auctioneer's Calling

Kyle Shobe auctions cattle once a week with his family’s business, United Country–Shobe Auction & Realty.

Champion Auctioneer Sees Missouri Cattle Prices Go Higher

It wasn’t just the world champion auctioneer at the mike—cattle were selling higher at the Eastern Missouri Commission Company in Bowling Green, Mo.

Utility Vehicles at Home on the Ranch

These machines are used for more than checking fences.

Montana to Korea

Cattle producer and USMEF chairman Jim Peterson works to build export demand.

Crossbreds Add Vigor to Herd

Choose genetics to complement your end market goals

Manage Your Forage Dollars Wisely

Test forages to ensure cows get optimal, timely nutrition.

Beef's New Horizon

Across the country, cattlemen navigate today's challenges.

No Bull About It

Use the right information to select your next herd sire.

Get Cool

Industry leaders still sort out COOL regulations.