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BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly

Business

To Russia, with love: A rancher's success story with Russian beef industry

Is Russia the last frontier for ranching? It’s been six years since Darrell Stevenson began ranching in Russia. Here’s an update.

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People

Meet BEEF’s 2016 National Stocker Award winner—Timberlawn Farm

Timberlawn Farm grows its stocker business and harvests the uniquely potent grass of Kentucky’s Thoroughbred country by adding better management to put-together calves.

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Protecting against the many causes of scours is critical. A good vaccine can give you the flexibility to administer at preg-check with confidence. Learn more
 

Nutrition

Why adequate winter nutrition, including water, is important

Winter is nigh and that means your cows are getting ready to fight the cold. Are you ready to help them?

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Commentary

How the beef business and dysfunctional government are similar

Quite simply, it is government policies that are creating a world that is simultaneously more dangerous and less prosperous. 

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Brangus-sired genetics provide consistent profitability with added pounds at weaning, high-quality carcass attributes, maternal excellence, and environmental adaptability. To find a breeder near you visit gobrangus.com.
 

Pasture/Range

The fine art of grazing cover crops

Finding that balance between soil health, water infiltration and producing high quality forage is like creating a picture. It also requires a lot of thought, a sharp pencil and some trial and error.

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Management

Is it time to consider retained ownership?

A combination of topnotch genetics and lower feeder cattle prices makes retained ownership a possible marketing strategy this year.

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Increase the reproductive efficiency in your herd today by introducing ReproScan ultrasound technology into your operation! Call today for more information.
 

Industry At A Glance

Fed cattle market: What a difference two years makes

Remember 2014? That was the year fed cattle prices went higher than anybody expected. Now it’s 2016 and prices are lower than anyone anticipated. Here’s a look at the wild ride in the fed cattle market.

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BEEF Poll

Have you changed your fall marketing plans?

  • Yes, we’re trying to better negotiate this fall’s lower prices
  • No, we’ll market the same as always
  • Haven’t decided yet
Vote here

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Digital Edition

October BEEF Magazine

Read the October issue of BEEF online today and get to know the 2016 National Stocker Award winner. Plus, get marketing tips from economist Harlan Hughes.

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The Ag Data Conference, November 29 -30, 2016. Two days of groundbreaking learning sessions and workshops to boost ROI and improve your farm data handling.