Date: Sep 18 2020
Calving & Health & Lactation & NCBA Convention & Premium PotentialJust like regular maintenance on your vehicle, prevention is the best way to ward off scours in your cow-calf herd. But sometimes the best treatment plans fail, with lasting effects on calf performance. That’s why ranchers should try to get ahead of the problem.
Date: Sep 17 2020
Cattle Markets & Feeding Quality Forum & News Release & Premium PotentialRandy Blach gave hindsight to the industry’s past 40 years to prepare for the next 40 at the 2020 virtual Feeding Quality Forum. While 2020 is a tumultuous year, perspective gives us hope for the future. There’s optimism for the future, but not without challenges.
Date: Sep 02 2020
CAB Insider & Cattle Markets & Premium PotentialSeven weeks of slight improvements in fed cattle pricing came to a halt as packers paid $1 to $2/cwt. less for fed cattle last week. The USDA Cattle on Feed Report, published the Friday before, had some influence, with the August 1 on-feed number posting a record high for the date.
Date: Aug 12 2020
CAB Insider & Cattle Markets & Premium PotentialSpot market carcass cutout values are subject to anomalies. Protein buyers may take advantage of opportunities in seasonal shifts, market disruptions or other unexpected changes in supply and demand.
Date: Jul 21 2020
Big Thinkers & EPDs & Premium Potential & Retained OwnershipThe Miller family has invested time, technology and the study of expected progeny differences into their cattle. The result? Quality Angus genetics that consistently come on top and premiums that end up in the hands of the farmers.
Date: Jul 14 2020
Big Thinkers & Breeding & Maternal Function & Premium Potential & Retained OwnershipA successful business doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience, strategic management and a desire to make the best better. After years of dedication, the Georg brothers have increased the carcass quality and maternal function of their Angus herd.
Date: Jul 06 2020
Big Thinkers & Breeding & Premium Potential & Retained OwnershipMissouri commercial rancher Jeremy Zoglmann turns risk into reward, earning 80% CAB out of 150 calves sold each year. His success is a result from his dedication to quality Angus genetics and goal to increase premiums on his calves.
Date: Apr 08 2020
CAB Insider & Cattle Markets & Consumer Connection & Premium PotentialOne does not need to look far to see the gyrations that COVID-19 has brought to the beef supply chain. Many end meat whole muscle cuts and trim also find their way to the in-store grinder to fulfill America’s propensity toward ground beef consumption.
Date: Mar 09 2020
Breeding & Breeding Technologies & News Release & Premium Potential & Retained OwnershipLack of facilities, labor, confidence and convenience—these are reasons that less than 10% of all beef cattle producers use artificial insemination. This article covers a presentation by John Hall, Idaho Extension beef cattle specialist, who weighs the challenges with the advantages.
Date: Mar 05 2020
Cattle Markets & News Release & Premium PotentialCattlemen have made great progress when it comes to Prime, but Clint Walenciak, the brand’s director of packing, argues there’s still a lot of progress to be made.
