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BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly

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Monthly Market Outlook

Cattle markets finish the year with a strong tailwind

This fall’s cattle market surprised everyone. As the bears and bulls clash on what the future holds, cattle feeders keep selling cattle.

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Sustainability

Commitment to sustainability: Nothing new for ranchers

Sustainability has become a consumer buzzword. But it’s really nothing more than doing what ranchers have always done.

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My View From The Country

Opinion: Warming up to Trump, finally

If this week is any indication, Trump may be back on the path he promised us during the campaign.

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Pasture Management

Fighting the (never-ending) brush battle

Keeping the brush invasion under control is a lifetime endeavor.  

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Export Commentary

TPP-11 may put U.S. beef at major disadvantage in Japan, Vietnam

Once the TPP between the 11 remaining countries is implemented, the U.S. will be the only major beef supplier to Japan that is still subject to quarterly safeguard mechanisms and higher tariff rates.

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Market Advisor

2017 spring-born calves: Production, marketing options for ranchers

The 2017 spring-born calves are weaned. Various marketing options are available, but one that holds the promise of bringing additional dollars is backgrounding the calves and selling in mid-February, at 875 pounds.    

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Industry At A Glance

Cowherd production trends: Are we getting better?

Cow weights are bigger but weaning weights are about the same over time. Are we getting better?

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New Products

13 new products that save time during feeding

Who says livestock producers can’t go high-tech — just like people who raise crops and adapt all sorts of methods of precision technology? Learn more about all the latest products released at this year's Farm Progress Show.

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Digital Edition

December BEEF Magazine

You don't have to carry your copy of BEEF magazine every where you go (though we do!), you can always read the full issue online.

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