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Yesterday, I attended Cargill's Starting Strong 2009 Feedlot Seminar in Brookings, S.D. The event was loaded with dynamic speakers and pertinent information for today's cattleman. Presenters included South Dakota State University's Dr. Robbi...

The Today Show aired an excellent piece on making a world famous burger yesterday. Although there was a little confusion from the anchorwomen about grass-fed vs. corn-fed beef and beef as a healthy part of a well-balanced diet, I think this piece...

A recent article in ...

Entries continue to pour in for the BEEF Daily Summer Photography Contest that was launched last week. Farmers and ranchers from across the country are sending in their best cattle photos for a chance to win one of BEEF's fine Western art prints...

Because certain factors may influence the sale price of feeder calves, it's important to consider which management decisions might increase your bottom line such as preconditioning calves prior to weaning. This was the opening topic at the...

Most of us in the cattle business have been keeping a close eye on this climate change legislation passing through the hands of our Congressmen. While I'm convinced that we all need to do our part to improve the environment, I don't believe that...

Where has summer gone? It's hard to believe it's August already. Soon, the long, hot days will be replaced with shorter, cool days. Even worse, if you live in a place like I do with the four seasons, winter, winter, summer and road construction...

Here is a good helping of positive media coverage for farmers and ranchers this week. In a recent article at MSN Careers, a study was conducted to identify the top ten careers people consider the most notable and prestigious. Ranchers were listed...

Hey, you! Yes, you! Calling all Bovine photos! It's time to enter another BEEF Daily Summer Contest. Two Western Art Prints will be given away for the best cattle photos entered. You know the drill: simply email your photo, description and...