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Simple 2-part Cow Rations for This Winter

Winter weather has hit much of the country. Time to start getting a ration put together.

Market Highlights: Thanksgiving Cattle Leftovers
Market Highlights: Thanksgiving Cattle Leftovers

Trade for cattle was much lower for Thanksgiving week than last year, but slightly up from the previous week.  

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BeefTalk: Who Gets the Weight?

The opportunity to use nontraditional beef production methods is very real.

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Nebraska BQA: Remote Medication Delivery

There has been an increasing interest and utilization of remote medication delivery systems in the beef cattle industry.

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How It Works: Instrument Carcass Grading

One interesting detail about value-based pricing is that a relatively new technology called “instrument grading” is making that process more standardized across the country.  

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Fall Calving: Who has a Marketing Plan?

Several factors related to cattle marketing should be considered and evaluated over the next several months.

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First Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale Averages $2,477 at Joplin Barn

Buyers ignored recent slipping prices in the cattle markets to keep on bidding at the Show-Me-Select Heifer sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards, Nov. 20.

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Rental Agreements for Cover Crop Grazing

Cover crop grazing, like crop residue grazing, is complicated by the cropland owner’s desire to manage the land in such a way as to maximize crop profitability. 

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Market Highlights: Few Positives for Cattle

There are very few positives if any at all with regard to cattle and beef markets. 

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Purdue Extension Master Cattleman Program Starts Dec. 1

Purdue Extension is offering a 10-session program to help beef producers improve the profitability of their operations through effective farm management.

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Cattle Outlook: More Cattle on Feed Than a Year Ago

USDA's November Cattle on Feed report said the number of cattle on feed was 2.1 % higher at the start of November than a year ago.

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BeefTalk: May Calving, January Weaning

Changing from March to May calving is not simple, but it is doable.

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As Beef Prices Fall, Herd Owners Should Check Risk Management

As risk managers, cattle producers lag behind corn growers. That is, if a show of hands by producers means anything.

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Fertilization Tips for Cool-Season Pastures

Prepare your land for winter grazing by closely grazing or mowing down the existing pasture in the fall, prior to planting. 

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On Your Mark: Getting Calves Off to a Great Start

Feeding calves and the 100-yard dash share one thing in common; in both instances it is nearly impossible to start poorly and expect to win. 

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Free Online BQA Certiciation Opportunity Ends November 20th

You still have time to become BQA certified for free via the online certification process.

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Broomsedge Infestations are Highly Visible in Fall Pastures

It is common place now to see maturing broomsedge in our pasture and hayfields.

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Bud Boxes Gaining in Popularity for Cattle Handling

You might want to get familiar with the term "Bud Box". It may change the way you work your cattle.  

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Market Highlights: Beef Imports Rise

Beef imports have been attractive because of high domestic beef prices and the strong value of the dollar.

Replacement Heifer Selection at Weaning

Now that calves are weaned and pregnancy checks are occurring, it's time cattle producers begin thinking about selecting replacement heifers to breed in the spring, explained Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. 

BeefTalk: Good Cattle-working Facilities Should be a High Priority

Producers need to plan ahead for cattle-working days and invest in good, secure cattle-working facilities.  

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Where Does My Food Come From?

How do you share your beef production story?

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What are the Long-Term Impacts of Estrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination?

A uniform set of calves are the result of a disciplined estrus synchronization and artificial insemination program.  

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Cattle Outlook: Continued Variability

Cattle prices continue to be highly variable.   

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Grazing Residue an Option for Crop and Livestock Farmers

Integrating crop and livestock enterprises provides a competitive advantage to farmers and ranchers, said Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist. 

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Have a Plan for Efficient Winter Feeding

Deciding how to meet the nutritional needs of your cattle through the winter is one of the most important management decisions a cow-calf producer will make. 

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Fall Prep can Lead to Healthier Pastures Next Year

Fall is the ideal time for livestock producers to walk their pastures and assess what may need to be improved before next year's grazing season, a Purdue Extension forage specialist says.

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Market Highlights: Upside of Down Cattle Market

There is still upside in a down cattle market.

Is Your Cow-Calf Business Storm Proof?

It is time to get prepared for winter.  

Cattle Outlook: Beef Exports Sink
Cattle Outlook: Beef Exports Sink

U.S. beef exports were down 24.9% in September compared to a year earlier with decreases in exports to all of our major foreign customers. 

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BeefTalk: Think Smart, Not More Work

Aggressive cattle producers need to continue exploring how to improve their business and performance records.

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Considerations for Rumen Development in Weaned Calves

Proper nutritional management of weaned calves is critical in ensuring optimal health and performance. 

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Prussic Acid in Forages Poses a Threat to Livestock Following a Frost

Cyanide poisoning is the culprit after a frost on forages like sorghum, sorghum-sudangrass or sudangrass.

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Grazing Residue: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

Integrating crop and livestock enterprises represents an incredible competitive advantage for farmers and ranchers. 

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Could High Prices Cure High Prices for Beef Market?

The adage that the cure for high prices is "High Prices" is evident this year in beef markets.

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Cover Crop or Forage Crop, You Decide

There are many questions about using cover crops as a grazed or mechanically harvested forage.

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AgriLife Extension Forage Sorghum Hybrid Trial has Special Purpose

Data to be used for farm bill loan deficiency program.

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Stocker Cattle Management Should Concentrate on Cattle Health

The health of stocker cattle on wheat can be managed to increase profit.  

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Market Highlights: Cattle Prices on the Up and Up

Fed cattle traded $1 to $2 higher than a week ago.

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What is the Best Size Cow for Your Herd?

Beef cows come in all shapes and sizes. 

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Calculating Value of Gain

As fall weaning approaches for many cow-calf producers, those that have the facilities and resources for retaining ownership may want to evaluate whether or not they can increase returns by adding weight to their calves.

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Silvopasture: Could This Work on Your Farm?

Silvopasture is the integration of trees, livestock, and forage crops together on the same land to create dual income from timber and livestock. 

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Cattle Outlook: Heifer Retention Increases

It certainly appears that a large number of heifers are being held on farms for breeding.  

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BeefTalk: Flexible Planning Starts With Practical Cow Sort Lists

Don’t join the “I wish I had sorted the cows!” club.  

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Calculating Calf-Adjusted Weaning Weights and Herd Indexes

You can’t manage what you don’t measure in your cow herd.  

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Fall To-Do List for Cow/Calf Producers

Once again the brisk fall air is here, which means most cow-calf producers are busy processing and tending to new weaned calves. 

Texas Cattle Producers Take Part in Beef Quality Assurance Training

Food safety, beef quality and environmental stewardship discussed in-depth.  

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How It Works: Instrument Carcass Grading

One interesting detail about value-based pricing is that a relatively new technology called “instrument grading” is making that process more standardized across the country.

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Planning to Frost Seed Pasture in 2016? Start the Prep Work Now

Frost seeding of pastures in late winter can be successful especially if the preparation is started in the fall.