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everyday ranch life bad moments
May 21, 2013
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Readers Share Their Best Of The Worst Ranch Moments 7

Last week, I shared my top 15 signs you might be having a bad day on the ranch. Admittedly, when I compiled the list, I realized it might be a little reminiscent of comedian Jeff Foxworthy's "you might be a redneck" schtick....More
humane society of the united states has friends at IRS
May 20, 2013
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HSUS Appears To Have A Powerful Friend Within the IRS 10

When it comes to business, sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. The Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) appears to have a powerful friend within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It's Lois Lerner, who serves as director of the in the IRS Exempt Organizations Division, and is also a proud member and supporter of HSUS....More
washington scandal with IRS, CIA
May 16, 2013
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To Get Things Done, Washington Needs Scandals & Crises

The key to any crisis or scandal, whether real or manufactured, is not the actual event or subject. It is what actions government is able to push through as a proposed solution to the crisis or scandal....More
ag agvocacy is more than tweeting
May 14, 2013
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Ag Advocacy Is More Than Just Tweeting 2

Social media may be a great platform to talk about issues, but nothing replaces face-to-face activism. Put the "active" back in activism and get out there to promote agriculture....More
cattle prices and beef demand
May 16, 2013
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Industry Sees Record Wholesale Beef Prices, But Not Profits 1

Even more important than the lack of profitability in the beef industry is the concern over beef demand. Economists continue to warn the industry about the growing disparity between beef prices and those of pork and poultry....More
May 15, 2013
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Beef

Mexico Says Round Two Of COOL Is No Better

Mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) has been a contentious issue for U.S., Mexican and Canadian producers for years. Andres Piedra, chief economist with CNOG, the Mexican cattlemen's association, describes Mexico's response to MCOOL....More
grazing management for beef cows
May 6, 2013
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Manage Grazing For More Production & Profitability

Everything that we, through our livestock, and Mother Nature do to the land will have an effect on ecosystem process and will cause changes in biological succession. Our management will have a huge effect on the direction of that succession. Will it be positive or negative toward our goals?...More
cattle prices forecasted out for the next decade
May 3, 2013
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Forecasting The Cattle Market For The Rest Of The Decade 1

All in all, barring any additional drought years, the post-drought economic forecast for beef cow producers is quite favorable....More
weaning baby calves
May 5, 2013
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The Importance Of Weaning And Castration

I often hear that farmers and ranchers are the nation’s original champions of animal welfare, and I believe it. But, if you’re not weaning and castrating your calves before you sell them, you can’t wear the animal welfare ribbon....More

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