BEEF readers hang tough in 2019

Despite myriad challenges inside and outside of the beef business, BEEF’s annual State of the Industry survey shows readers see brighter days ahead.

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BEEF Editors' Blog

Artificial insemination and sexed semen: Are you ready?

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.

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Market Intel Blog

Would creep feeding pay this year?

By Doug Ferguson

Lightweight calves keep showing positive value of gain, but cost of gain could offset it or the markets could change.

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Industry At A Glance

How futures work: Position changes over time

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.

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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!

Names in the News

BIF names seedstock, commercial award winners

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.

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