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One thing leads to another
Allison Meyer studies what cows eat in the perinatal period from last trimester to the first three weeks post-calving, and the transfer of nutrients from cow to calf.
Jerry Bohn to receive FQF Industry Achievement Award
For his leadership to the beef industry and dedication to raising quality cattle, Bohn will receive the 2019 Feeding Quality Forum (FQF) Industry Achievement Award later this month. The honor will be given at a special dinner during the conference, slated for Aug. 27 to 28 in Amarillo, Texas.
Plan, monitor and cool it
It’s a hot topic every summer.
“Heat stress is the largest impediment to efficient animal agriculture,” said Rob Rhoads, Virginia Tech. He presented with University of California-Davis colleague Frank Mitloehner for a symposium on the topic at the American Society of Animal Scientists annual meeting in July.
Efficient, high-marbling beef
Research by UGA animal scientist shows efficiency and marbling traits are not correlated. This is good news for cattlemen.
‘Plum’ good beef
Chef Brett Sawyer wasn’t going to serve beef in his restaurant – it was too expensive, and he didn’t want to compete with other Cleveland steakhouses. Walking into the establishment, you wouldn’t expect to find a steak on the menu, let alone beef navel as a signature dish. The sleek, black façade meets rustic brick to match the rest of the block. Large oak doors with shimmering, gold letters on the window pane read “The Plum.”
Feeding Quality Forum registration open
It’s no secret, we’re producing more high-quality beef than ever before, but does that suggest a danger of oversaturation or swamping demand? Buzz words and marketing claims talk a lot, but consumers speak with their wallets. What do they say about the years to come?
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Supply/demand shifts seasonal premium
Packing plants absorb slack following Tyson fire, high-quality beef in demand, lighter carcass weights continue to reflect inflated heifer numbers.
As Choice declines, spread widens
Market update after the Tyson plant fire in Kansas shows cattle prices down. As Choice grades slip the CH/SE spread widens.
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