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Price premiums are growing for preconditioned calves in every region.

As calving moves into full swing, many producers are thinking about vaccination programs they want to implement at branding. However, only a few are also considering how growth implants could be used as a management tool for the nursing calf.

It’s all about increasing calf performance and capturing a premium.

As producers continue to make both short-term and longer-term decisions in managing their operations it is useful to periodically step back and take stock of characteristics depicting the industry more broadly. The recently updated estimates from USDA ERS of production costs and returns offer an opportunity to increase our understanding of regional variation in the U.S. cow-calf sector.

For years, the accepted target weight for yearling replacement beef heifers at breeding was 65% of their mature weight. Recently that target has been questioned.

Industry experts attribute Australia’s slide in cattle on feed to record breaking prices witnessed in the country.

Monday is the early bird deadline to register for Drovers Cow-Calf Cowboy College at a reduced rate.

The latest numbers in the Cattle on Feed report were quite surprising, particularly with regard to placements.

Retail meat prices signal beef prices are down, but that’s due to a sharp drop in ground beef. Retail steak prices are up from year-ago, while pork chop and boneless, skinless chicken breast prices are lower.

Drovers Cowboy College tailored to cow-calf operators will be held June 20-21, at the Sheraton in West Des Moines, Iowa.