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We’re entering a new era

Date: Sep 13 2011

Blog & Feeder Calf Marketing

The world continues to become more complicated. The cattle industry is not immune to this, and in case you haven’t been reading the popular agricultural press, here’s some hard facts: Beef cow numbers in the U.S are at their lowest point since the late 1950’s.  There’s a huge drought in the soutwestern part of the […]

Deets honored by Feeding Quality Forum

Date: Aug 04 2011

Cattle Feeding & Feeder Calf Marketing & News Release

Some people set out to make a lasting change on their industry, but Max Deets, Beloit, Kan., says he never thought of himself in that light. Instead the cattle feeder’s natural leadership ability, quest for improvement and genuine respect for others led him to some of the most influential roles in the beef business.

Calculating your breakeven, Part I

Date: Apr 05 2011

Cow Herd & Feeder Calf Marketing & Research

It won”t be long until spring has flown past, summer is creeping by and we need to start making tough cattle marketing decisions. Maybe you calve in the fall and these decisions are really quickly approaching: Sell now or keep them on grass? Retain ownership, partner or send them to the auction barn? How much will the cost of feedstuffs impact those decisions?