Marbeling in steers
Efficient, high-marbling beef is possible
Aug 01, 2019
A University of Georgia team says beef cows can be efficient and not impact the carcass.
beef cattle at trough
Monoslope boosts cow comfort
Jul 18, 2019
The Dean family increases cattle comfort and rate of gain with two new buildings.
Summer marketing
Fed cattle market fraught with uncertainty
Jul 11, 2019
This summer’s fed market is dollars ahead of last year. But have we hit the low yet?
Beef buyers setting the bar on judicious antibiotic use
5 Trending Headlines: Prosecutor says Fair Oaks video was a set-up; PLUS: Update on AFS in China
Jul 08, 2019
As many suspected, there is strong evidence to say that the Fair Oaks abuse video was fabricated. That and more awaits you in this week’s Trending Headlines.
Cattle in feedlot
Does a cooler summer lead to better feed conversion? Maybe, maybe not
Jun 12, 2019
While cattle on feed are more comfortable when summer temperatures aren’t as hot, a wet summer can rob feed efficiency with humidity and muddy pens.
Pasture management
5 Trending Headlines: More rain, more forage; PLUS: Unreal truths about antimicrobial resistance
Jun 10, 2019
The Grass Cast forecast calls for above-normal precipitation for the Great Plains. That and more awaits you in this week’s Trending Headlines.
cattle in pen
Beef packing finds balance
Jun 10, 2019
There are roles for all sizes of players in the beef packing industry.
Cash Fed Cattle Trade
Cash fed cattle trade and feedyard returns
May 29, 2019
Are packers colluding to manipulate the cash fed cattle market? The data say otherwise.
Feedlot inventory jumps 2%
Feedlot inventory jumps 2%
May 29, 2019
April placements come in much lower than average pre-report estimate.
Cash fed cattle trade and Tyson’s operating margins
Cash fed cattle trade and Tyson’s operating margins
May 21, 2019
Based on publicly-available data, the relationship between cash fed trade and packer operating margin is weak.
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