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BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly

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Strategic Planning for the Ranch

How can we train the next generation of ranch managers?

The complexity of farming and ranching systems requires a high level of competence, work, passion and leadership in those wanting to become qualified, successful managers. Here’s how we can achieve that.

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Commentary

Supreme Court decisions could have major impact on beef checkoff

Those who wish to destroy the industry will not succeed by bringing down the checkoff, they will succeed only if we fail to respond appropriately.

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Monthly Market Outlook

Big supply and heavy carcasses— is there an end in sight?

The last six months have seen the feeding sector place 11.4 million head – 976,000 more than the same time frame last year. Can feedyards market those extra cattle in a timely way?

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KEEP IT REAL
In the pasture 
with lower birth weights and increased weaning weights

In the feedlot with higher yearling weights

At harvest with increased carcass weights, larger ribeyes and more marbling

 

Marketing

Risk management 101: Basics to know when making marketing plans

Futures and options have been around for a long time as a way for producers to manage their market risk. Here’s a look at how it works. Part 1 of a 2-part series.

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Photo Gallery: Ranch work, ranch life

We've teamed up with contest sponsor Twisted X to showcase cattlemen and women working hard, getting mud on their boots and enjoying ranch life with their families. Pictures can be entered until October 12.

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Communication

What is real information?

Data and information have only as much potential value as their source has credibility.

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BEEF Editors' Blog

BPI steps up to help former employees

More than 750 employees lost their jobs in the aftermath of the infamous 2012 ABC News attack on Beef Products, Inc. Now the company is stepping up and helping out.  

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Industry At A Glance

Open interest in ag futures spike in 2017

Live cattle trading has experienced a sharp increase in 2017 versus last year. Are we at the cusp of a new investment cycle in commodities – agriculture included?

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Digital Edition

October BEEF Magazine

The October issue of BEEF is hot of the press. Read the magazine online now.

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