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From 40 degrees above zero earlier this week in parts of the Great Plains to now forecasts for temps to fall 40 degrees below zero, ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says the frigid conditions will be dangerous for livestock.

Whether it is a bull sale, bull shopping, calving or anything else; what can you do this week to prepare/make the next season go smoother?

There remains a lot of noise around the issue of LRPs in the cattle markets. That was best described by one of my readers last week: “[most of the critics] don’t even understand the facts, let alone the myths.”

What can we do to make calving in the late winter months as problem-free as possible? GET PREPARED!

As the fastest growing breed in America, the American Wagyu Association is actively working to keep the momentum going with additional staff and new programs.

Economics and the impact on weights – both longer-term and decisions based on short term factors will play an important part in determining beef production in 2024.

Obtaining a basic understanding of nutrition and making data driven decisions can give every cattleman an advantage in creating a nutrition program best suited to their operation.