2020 Rewind: Drovers' Cover Articles

2020 Rewind: Drovers' Cover Articles

We're recapping this year's most important issues though a look back at the covers of Drovers magazine.

January 

Tighter Cattle Supplies Will Boost 2020 Prices

Increased slaughter of cows and heifers in 2019 means fewer feeder cattle in 2020, leading analysts to project an uptick in prices for all classes in 2020.

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feb

February 

Booming Trade Ahead?

Trade pacts could be a game changer for American beef.

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mar

March

Grazing For Soil Health

Healthy soils are as important as cattle health for ranch success.

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april

April

COVID-19 System Shock

Cattle producers suffer second market disruption in seven months, look to future.

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may

May

Surviving COVID-19

Calculating fallout from the pandemic and what changes it might bring.

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jun

June/July

How Imports Add Value To American Beef

Understanding U.S. beef import strategy requires an understanding of the U.S. hamburger market. Without imported lean trimmings, for instance, U.S. cow slaughter would need to double to meet demand.

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aug

August

2020 Calf Marketing

Price prospects have improved with easing pandemic disruptions. 

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sept

September 

Beef Industry Long Range Plan For 2021-2025 Released

The Beef Industry Long Range Plan task force introduced its new five-year plan for 2021-2025 during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Denver.

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oct

October

Livestock: A Powerful Tool

Managed livestock grazing can help regenerate soils.

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nov

November/December

Sustainability Partners

Corporate environmental pledges seek farmer and rancher participation.

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APHIS To Require Electronic Animal ID for Certain Cattle and Bison
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Profit Tracker: Packer Losses Mount; Pork Margins Solid
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Applying the Soil Health Principles to Fit Your Operation
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