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Older vs. better cows

Date: Jun 08 2012

Breeding & EPDs & News Release & Research

More longevity and fertility in the cowherd seem like a “no brainer.” But when those pursuits come at the expense of uniformity or other functionality, it could pay to do some hard studying.

Nebraska Sandhills rancher leads CAB board

Date: Jun 04 2012

About the brand & News Release

A full-time, professional cattleman provides the critical connection between the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand, its 30,000 producer-members of the American Angus Association and their thousands of customers. Arlen Sawyer, chairman of the CAB board of directors, fills that bill this year.

DNA: an arriving tool for beef cattle

Date: May 02 2012

Breeding & Breeding Technologies & News Release & Research

Right now, it’s hard to imagine how future tools will change the beef cowherd. Today, heifer development costs are high and getting higher as ranch profit goals demand efficiency while consumers want quality. DNA technology is one of the emerging solutions for beef production, in line with the role it has played in agronomy.

Beef consumers and flavor

Date: Apr 20 2012

News Release & Research

When it comes to food, the alternatives are endless: spicy or bland; Mexican, Italian, Asian or Southern-style comfort dishes. But when it comes to beef, almost everyone agrees on a few features.

Control stocker risk with management

Date: Apr 04 2012

News Release

Backgrounding may seem simple: Buy calves right, feed them well, keep them healthy and sell them for more. But all the details behind that list prove how difficult the job can be, as noted during the recent “Backgrounding for Quality” field day at White Brothers Cattle Co., near Chickasha, Okla.

The grass IS greener for backgrounders

Date: Mar 23 2012

Cattle Markets & News Release

Cinch up that seatbelt. This cattle market madness is only going to get more dramatic. You may think you’ve been on a rollercoaster ride, but Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University (OSU) ag economist, shared data at a recent field day that could wow the most seasoned thrill seeker.