How to market cattle to maximize value

By Heather Smith Thomas

Marketing is often one of the most difficult parts of running a beef operation. Here’s a look at some marketing options.

Black clouds, black hay: What has the weather wrought?

By Burt Rutherford

If ever there was a year to test your feed, this is it.

Limited feeding at the feedlot could mean higher earnings

By Michael Murphy and Bruce Hannon, University of Illinois

A new study by the University of Illinois examines how a reduced feed intake during the diet-transition in the feedlot could mean more money in the producer’s pocketbook.

How healthy are you financially? Here's how to find your answer

By Myriah Johnson

There are three financial statements that are helpful in determining the overall status of your operation — your balance sheet, the cash flow statement, and the income and expense statement. Let’s look at the last two.

What’s the relationship between U.S. and Canada feeder cattle prices?

By Nevil Speer

Did MCOOL raise cattle prices during the boom years? Here’s a look at the data.

Three keys to early BRD diagnosis and treatment success

Industry Voice by Boehringer Ingelheim

Also known as pneumonia, or “shipping fever,” BRD is a serious condition for calves with big downsides for the beef industry. Find out what steps you can take to limit the impact of BRD in your herd.

September BEEF Magazine

The latest issue of BEEF is hot of the press. Read it online here.