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BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly

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Genetics

Can genomic tests work for the commercial beef producer?

Beyond helping you know the genetic merit of the bulls you buy, genomic tests could help your management as well.

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Animal Health

The $1 billion bill the beef industry pays every year

Sick calves cost time, money and opportunity, but these five preventative strategies can help.

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Industry

Beef Checkoff: “A resounding success”

The numbers are clear. The Beef Checkoff is putting the ball in the bleachers in promoting beef.

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Industry At A Glance

How futures work: Call option example

Class is back in session. Here’s a look at how to use options in your risk management program.

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Feedlot

Efficient, high-marbling beef is possible

A University of Georgia team says beef cows can be efficient and not impact the carcass.

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Management

Real estate values stay steady

Favorable interest rates and market facilitation payments support land values in the Midwest.

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Market Audio from Ed Czerwien

Cow prices trend higher as volume dips year over year

While volume seems to be holding steady week over week, slaughter cow volume is much lower year over year, which is helping to support higher prices.

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Digital Edition

July BEEF Magazine

The latest issue of BEEF is now online. Read it here.

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