Despite myriad challenges inside and outside of the beef business, BEEF’s annual State of the Industry survey shows readers see brighter days ahead. | | By Burt Rutherford Artificial insemination is a genetic management opportunity that many cow-calf operations have avoided. With the commercial availability of sexed semen, maybe that’s about to change. | | By Doug Ferguson Lightweight calves keep showing positive value of gain, but cost of gain could offset it or the markets could change. | | By Nevil Speer It always takes two to tango. That’s especially true in the futures markets. Our introductory class on the futures markets continues with position changes. | Advertisement 2019 Farm Progress Show, Aug. 27-29, Decatur, Illinois. Nation's largest outdoor farm show! 600+ exhibitors - latest ag technology, products, services, field demonstrations… more! |
| | By Burt Rutherford Hinkson Angus Ranch and Mershon Cattle LLC, both Midwest operations, win top awards at the Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention in June. Sponsored by BEEF, the awards recognize excellence in genetic improvement in beef cattle. | | Industry Voice by Corteva Agriscience Toxic fescue costs your operation big bucks. Suppress seedheads with Chaparral™ herbicide to see an improvement on herd health and productivity. | Advertisement Get BEEF’s NEW free text information service – the latest ag news and alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up now! |
| | Industry Voice by Cambridge Technologies Precision pinkeye vaccination can lower costs and animal stress by using herd-specific strains with a 2-in-1 delivery option. | | The latest issue of BEEF is hot of the press. Read the exclusive State of the Industry issue online here. | | |
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