BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly

In most cases, it’s not practical to have both a maternal cowherd that produces replacement heifers and a terminal program that sells market cattle.

Look for good moisture through the spring and summer for much of the U.S., especially the Southeast, which will break the drought.

There are no better wages to be paid than helping your heifers get through calving. Know the four stages of calving and then you’ll know when to intervene if things aren’t going on schedule.

The beef business is moving from a segmented industry to one that’s more united, and information is at the core of that shift. Genomic data is helping that transition.

Comparing Walmart to a small-town flower shop shows cheaper pricing is king. Comparing beef with its alternatives is no different.  

Trade is front and center after the 2016 election, and with the ongoing talk of America first, it’s no wonder the discussion is filtering down to the beef industry. But just how much beef do we get from our neighbors to the north and south?

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