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Nov. 2, 2012
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Sri Lanka A Potential New Target For U.S. Beef

Until 2009, Sri Lanka was plagued by civil war and ongoing political conflict. The island was also devastated by a deadly tsunami in 2004, which killed more than 30,000 people and displaced 1.5 million others. Recently, however, Sri Lankans have enjoyed a much more peaceful existence, which has led to economic growth and a revitalized tourism sector....More
Tight feedlot supplies promise record prices
Oct. 27, 2012
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Tight Supplies Promise Record High Fed Cattle & Beef Prices

U.S. beef cow numbers are likely to be 2-3% lower in the upcoming January inventory report,” says Chris Hurt, an agricultural economist at Purdue University.  “The mid-year estimates were already reflecting a 4% decrease in the national beef-cow herd, and that was before the impacts of the 2012 drought began to be felt. The implications are for continued cow reductions until feed and forage supplies are restored....More
wholesale beef demand, tight supply lifts prices at auction barns this week
Oct. 22, 2012
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Beef

Wholesale Beef Demand Lifts Auction Prices

Whole sale beef demand finally had some spark last week, with the Choice daily boxed-beef cutout value gaining $5/cwt. week-to-week. Though not as steamy, Select gained ground as well....More
Calf Prices Gain On Short Supply
Oct. 20, 2012
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Cattle Prices – Futures Gain On Short Supplies

Although calf prices last week remained regionally uneven, yearlings sold steady to $3 higher and steer calves weighing less than 550 lbs. sold firm to $5 higher, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Friday....More
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Oct. 17, 2012
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One Steak At A Time | 2012 Trailblazer Award Winner 1

Back in 2008, Vietnam veteran Bill Broadie had an idea. AABB's goal is to serve a steak to every U.S. serviceman and woman. Along the way of serving more than 130,000 steaks to deploying and returning soldiers and their families thus far, AABB has provided a huge beef promotion boost for U.S. beef....More
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Election 2012

The hottest, most heavily contested season occurs every four years and it has nothing to do with sports. This year’s set of federal elections promise to be some of the most important of our lifetimes, as two political parties with widely divergent visions for the country campaign for votes. The stakes are particularly intense for landowners, and livestock producers specifically, as the election outcome will affect the direction and depth of regulatory oversight in a number of areas critical areas from land use to animal handling to food safety.

Election 2012 Resources

Feb. 27, 2012
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Beef

Calf And Feeder Prices Surge To New Records

Anyone wondering how snug calf supplies are getting, only had to try to find grass-ready cattle last week. With supplies drying up close to the summer grass season in the Central Plains, order buyers converged on the Southeast, lifting average cash prices for 400-500-lb. calves in the region by $8.34/cwt. to a staggering $193.21/cwt....More
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