Scared of losing your shirt?
Date: Oct 24 2011
BlogFact—Sure, every year is different and there’s no guarantee that you won’t lose money, and a lot of it, retaining ownership. But the odds are greatly in your favor if you do a little homework.
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It’s time to pay attention
Date: Oct 21 2011
Blog & Grid Marketing & Premium PotentialWith the Choice/Select spread the same, the Prime premium is $21.71/cwt., carcass basis, according to USDA. So, Prime is worth another $184.54/head, in the meat,on top of the $47.90/head for Choice.
Left glove, please!
Date: Oct 20 2011
Blog & CalvingAs you look at the cowherd this fall and find out which cows are open, and which cows had sorry calves, or which bulls didn’t perform up to expectations, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate where you are.
The American farmer meets African agriculture
Date: Oct 19 2011
Blog“What do you do with all your maize, Mr. Jeff?” “Well, we feed it to our cattle,” the American farmer replied. All 16 students erupted with laughter, clicking their tongues in disapproval. “To your cows? You feed all your maize to your cows?! But then what do you eat?” The idea of “sweet corn” for humans and […]
Partners in Mexico; partners in progress
Date: Oct 18 2011
BlogThe export market is growing, and Mexico is a huge importer of U.S. beef. It is important to them, and to us, that we communicate the design, implementation, feeding, and merchandising of Certified Angus Beef.
Got it or not–it matters!
Date: Oct 17 2011
BlogPanelists were asked to quantify the presence of specific flavors such as “meaty, brothy” or other descriptors. They also gave ratings on tenderness, juiciness and the overall sensory experience.
Knock on wood
Date: Oct 14 2011
Blog & Lactation & WeaningIn his blog, Steve recaps what is taking place on his own operation and encourages readers to aim for profit, target the brand and keep building tomorrow together.
Ignorance is bliss
Date: Oct 11 2011
BlogAs first generation cattlemen, Cooper and Katie admitted they had a lot to learn when they started 16 years ago. Like many of their neighbors in the South, they were running a typical southern-cross herd, selling loads thorough private treaty.
One-track minds?
Date: Oct 10 2011
BlogThe number one reason that cattle don’t qualify for Certified Angus Beef ® is insufficient marbling. We want producers who aim for our brand to be profitable. We know that not only includes a focus on the end product, but also on things like reproduction and growth.
Happy cattle, happy consumers
Date: Oct 06 2011
Blog & Hot topicsWhen you look at the personnel mix, most ranches and feedlots blend several different generations into one, so that creates some challenges. How can you make the cattle and your personnel happy and trickle that attitude down the line?