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Market Highlights: Little Movement for Cattle Futures

Since the turn of the calendar, feeder cattle futures have been mainly trading sideways except for Thursday when the market moved the limit lower. 

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Beef Cattle Institute and Kansas Beef Council to Host Free BQA Training Sessions

The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University and the Kansas Beef Council are partnering to host three additional advanced beef cattle care and health training sessions throughout Kansas during February.

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Cattle Outlook: Beef Exports on the Rise

November U.S. beef exports exceeded beef imports for the first month since February 2014.

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BeefTalk: Buying Bulls by the Numbers

Knowing current average expected progeny difference values for bulls is critical.

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Rabies in Cattle?

A K-State veterinarian discusses how common the viral disease can be in the cow herd.  

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Pre-Calving Vaccinations for Pregnant Cows

As calving season looms in the not so distant future, the first things that come to my mind is considering plans for pre-calving vaccination of pregnant cows, and thinking about controlling calf scours.

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Dealing with Muddy Conditions

One of the downfall's to mud is the increase in energy requirement for cattle to navigate the terrain.

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In the Cattle Markets: Thoughts on the Cattle Industry in 2016

The last two years have been a whirlwind of dramatic extremes for the cattle industry.  

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How Will Cattle and Beef Markets be Different in 2016?

Cattle markets in 2015 transitioned from what 2014 was to more like what 2016 will be.

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Latent Effects of Blizzard a Concern for Cow-Calf Producers

Cattle health following Winter Storm Goliath will continue to be a concern for producers.   

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Cattle Outlook: Feeder Prices Climb

Fed cattle prices are higher for the second week in a row.

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BeefTalk: Expanding Genetics and Electronic Bull Buying

The way bulls are sold is changing.

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Winter Beef Cow Diets with Low Quality Forages

Supplementation may be necessary to achieve desired calf development and subsequent lactation.  

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The Importance of Updating and Maintaining a Marketing Plan

There is never a bad time to update your marketing plan.

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Lenders Learn Risk-Management Plan Protects Beef Prices in Falling Market

With feeder-calf prices still falling, beef producers can protect current prices on their calves. But they won't make as much money as they could have if they had sold futures contracts back in the summer.

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BeefTalk: Winter Solstice, Spring Breeding

Start thinking now for breeding success next spring.  

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Do Cows Need Protein Supplements on Corn Stalks?

Cattle will select the grain and best quality forage first when initially turned into a field.

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Cattle Outlook: Price Rebound

Cattle prices rebounded this past week after a long slide downward.

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Newly Revised Feed Bunk Management Publication Available from Iowa Beef Center

In a time of cheap corn prices and volatile cattle markets, focusing on effective management techniques – like feed bunk management – can improve efficiency and help producers make the most of already tight margins.

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Cover Crops Intended for Forage Require Careful Herbicide Use

Many farmers are now becoming more interested in cover crops due to their soil conservation and water quality benefits, and livestock producers may find them attractive as food for grazing animals. But farmers need to exercise caution when it comes to herbicide selection if they intend to graze or harvest the cover crop.

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BeefTalk: No Spirit, No Peace

Being a caregiver and providing food to sustain others is part of being a cattle producer.  

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Winter Grazing On Upland Rangelands

Fall and winter grazing on warm-season grasses is the least detrimental time to graze these species.

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Market Highlights: COOL Repeal Might Benefit Beef

The one positive note for feedlots and finished cattle was the repeal of mandatory country of origin labeling which is likely the reason live cattle futures were up the limit on Friday.

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Beef Roast For The Holidays

The winter season is a great time to gather friends, family, and food! 

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Cowherd Expansion: Advanced Grazing Management to Reduce Costs

The USDA mid-year cattle inventory report in 2015 suggests that the beef cow herd expansion is currently underway. 

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Cattle Outlook: Retail Beef Price Down

The average price of choice beef at retail during November was $6.213 per pound. This was down 1.8 cents from the month before and down 9.0 cents from a year ago.   

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Six Factors Affecting Beef Profit

There are six factors that interact to affect farm and ranch profits.  

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In The Cattle Markets: Any News Suggesting Prices Have Bottomed?

When will the plunge in the cattle market be over? 

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Cattlemen Should be 'Steeling' for the Future

Cow-calf producers have made some money and now need to be “steeling” for what is to come, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist said.

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Market Highlights: Has Cattle Futures Market Found its Bottom?

The futures market is showing signs of finding a bottom but nothing is guaranteed.

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Cattle Outlook: Green Light for COOL Retaliation

The World Trade Organization has given Canada and Mexico a green light to impose tariffs on U.S. products they import.

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BeefTalk: How Big is the Bull?

Tools such as expected progeny differences help producers buy the right bulls.

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Cattle Feeding Returns Projected for Remaining 2015 and Into 2016

A K-State livestock economist speaks on the immediate future of cattle feeding returns.

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Missouri Steer Feedout Kicks off with Educational Event

The 2015-16 Missouri Steer Feedout began the first week of November when 158, early 2015-born steers were processed in Paris and Carthage and sent to the Gary Nilan feedlot near Carson, Iowa. 

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Fall Calving Cows: Management and Breeding Decisions

As producers with spring calving herds are completing weaning and moving cows to winter range, fall calving herds are gearing up for the next breeding season.   

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A Few Scientific Advances in Forage That Have Made Big Impacts

Science has helped advance grazing and forage over the past century.

Precision Feeding the Beef Herd: Nutrient Analysis of Feedstuffs

Beef cow-calf producers can balance rations to precisely meet the nutrient requirements of cows. However, they need to the nutritive value of rations feedstuffs first.

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Livestock Forage Utilization and Poisonous Plants Topic of Seminar Dec.15

University of Missouri Extension and Missouri State University will host a seminar on "Livestock Forage Use and Poisonous Plants" beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the MSU Fruit Experiment Station, 9740 Red Spring Road, Mt Grove, Mo.

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Awareness of 'Average Trends' can Help with Cow Culling Decisions

Making culling decisions for the cow-calf herd sometimes seems to require a crystal ball to see into the future, but one way cattle producers can hedge their bets is to be aware of “average trends.”

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Market Highlights: Cattle Price Run Unlikely

Time is running out for the cattle market to make a run this year.

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BeefTalk: With Nice Weather, Cows Still Need a Balanced Supplement

Nice winters are not the time to skimp on cow nutrition.

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Cattle Outlook: Cold Storage Beef on the Rise

The amount of beef in cold storage at the end of October was up 34% from a year ago.  

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Growing the Cattle Herd at a Quick Clip

Growing the beef cattle herd in the state of Tennessee and across the nation has taken front and center stage.  

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Prevent Calf Abnormalities by Managing Beef Cow Diets

Feeding silage, baleage, or apple pulp to pregnant beef cows requires careful management or congenital defects may affect calves.

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As Beef Prices Slip, Risk Management Helps

University of Missouri economist will share thoughts on beef outlook at Kirksville, Mo. meeting.

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Preparing for the Calving Season

Successful calving seasons are the result of good planning and hard work. 

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Producers Focus on Replacement Heifer Selection

Genetic maternal traits, birthdate, mature size and a fit with the environment are all factors cattle producers need to consider when retaining replacement heifers.

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Cattle Trails Cow-Calf Conference to be held Dec. 3 in Wichita Falls

The Cattle Trails Cow-Calf Conference, jointly hosted by the  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension, will be Dec. 3 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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Cold, Wet Weather Affects Southern Plains Cattle Operations

Old Man Winter made an appearance over the Thanksgiving weekend in many parts of cattle country, challenging producers with rain, freezing rain and even snow depending on where they live.