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As we head into the holidays, it’s time to give thanks and appreciate all the blessings we have received. But this year has been full of mixed blessings.

Reports like the July Cattle report were on the chopping block to reduce costs. However, the National Agricultural Statistics Service has reversed that decision.

Latest report shows 12.1 million head on Dec. 1, 2011.

Value-added management strategies do work in the right environments to bring in more dollars.

Since January of 2010 the cattle business has experienced both extreme growth and volatility.

Lower beef production likely will keep calf prices high through at least 2015.

Many animals have been traveling to be shown in state and county fairs, and they may bring home more than ribbons.

Hay loss and feed waste are inevitable components of most beef production systems.

There are indications that the worst of the 2011 drought-forced movements of cattle may be slowing down.