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About Harlan Hughes
A North Dakota State University professor emeritus, Harlan Hughes writes "Market Advisor," a monthly column in BEEF magazine, and he makes presentations at many state, regional and national beef industry events. He retired as the NDSU Extension livestock economist in 2000 and now lives in Laramie, WY.
Contact Prof. Hughes at 701/238-9607 or e-mail Harlan: harlan.hughes@gte.net.
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Marketing 2009 calves: Part I
In previous columns, we've discussed producers' preparation of cost-and-return projections for 2009 calves. This month, we'll develop a set of planning...
Costs & returns: Part V: managing the ranch
Given current economic pressures, it's imperative that ranch managers work to increase profits from their beef cow-calf herds. One immediate action is...
Surving the economic downturn
Given the current economic pressure on the beef-cow sector, it's imperative that ranchers prepare a detailed production and economic projection for their...
Costs & returns: Part III
This series of articles is designed to help ranchers manage through today's tough economic times as economic pressures build on the beef-cow sector. Part...
Costs & returns: Part II
Particularly in today's tough economic times, there are three red flag/green flag business measures on which astute ranchers should focus, and all are...
Costs & returns: Part I
Our national economic crisis is impacting beef-cow producers. In fact, my latest monthly price analysis and management implications study suggests all...
Marketing in the new conditions
I'm not sure the general public really appreciates how close this country was to an economic meltdown in September/October 2008. There's little doubt...
Economy's effect on ranchers
So what's the projected impact of the financial crisis on ranchers? The value of the U.S. dollar is going to be a major driver of beef exports, and beef...
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Jim Gerrish Poses A Question: “Why Do You Make Hay?”
Do you ever stop and think what your primary objective is for making hay? Providing winter feed is the most common...
Costs & returns: Part V: managing the ranch
Given current economic pressures, it’s imperative that ranch managers work to increase profits from their beef cow-calf herds...
Understanding PAMTA antibiotics in cattle production
The Preservation of Antimicrobials for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) was introduced in the...
