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2011 Cattle Prices: Are They Real?
Many producers have questions about the cattle prices we are seeing in early 2011. Specifically, they want to know if these prices can be maintained and where prices are headed.
Basic knowledge and practices assist new cattle producers
There are some basic concepts to grasp immediately for new cattle producers starting an operation.
Niche marketing expands cow-calf producer opportunities
Cattle prices were once again favorable for most cow-calf enterprises throughout 2014. Yet, it was about this time last year that analysts were warning that our bubble was about to burst and prices would soon "level off" and possibly start to decline.
Early Weaning Benefits First-Calf Cows, Calves
Weaning calves from first-calf cows early offers benefits to the animals and operation. Robert Wells, Ph.D., livestock consultant, shares the advantages and tips.
Adding Value to the Calf Crop
Profitable beef cattle operations are characterized by management decisions that take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. In the cow-calf segment of the beef industry, many proven...
The Advantages of Crossbreeding: Producing Replacement Females
The cost of replacement females for a cow-calf operation is significant. Selecting replacement females is challenging, especially when considering that decisions made now will impact an operation for...