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Meat Market Update | Carcass Weights Up In 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:24:00 +0000

The latest National Weekly Cutout Weight was 840 lbs., up from 828 lbs. in 2012. Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News reporter in Amarillo, TX, looks at these numbers and the boxed-beef trade for the week ending May 11, and explains how they impact the cattle market and beef prices.

Mexico Says Round Two Of COOL Is No Better

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:00 +0000

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.

How The Drought Impacted Mexico's Cowherd

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:38:00 +0000

Much of Northern Mexico has experienced drought similar to what cattlemen in the Southern Plains and Southwest have endured. And just as in the U.S., Mexican cattlemen have liquidated herds significantly.

4C Summit Introduces Ideas From Other Industries To Cattle Producers

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:51:00 +0000

The annual 4C Summit brings together hundreds of producers to hear how successful operators in other industries address and solve problems.

MicroBeef Technologies Will Introduce Computerized Stethoscope For Cattle

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:39:00 +0000

Mark Shaw, MicroBeef Technologies/MWI Veterinary Supply Inc., talks about a revolutionary new digital lung-scoring system called Whisper, a computerized stethoscope that allows targeted treatment of bovine respiratory disease in cattle.

Is Your Mineral Program Drought Proof? Tweaks You May Need To Consider

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:06:00 +0000

While a mineral program is essential all the time, it's even more important during a drought, says Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension Beef Systems Specialist in Garden City. That's because, without any green-up in the spring, range plants can't deliver the phosphorus and vitamin A that cows need.

Jimmy Hagood's Top Three Tips For Great Backyard Barbecue

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:06:00 +0000

Jimmy Hagood, Charleston, SC, is founder of Tidewater Foods and Catering, LLC; the Blackjack Barbecue™ & Sauce Company; and the legendary Blackjack Cooking Team. Here he shares his three tips for top-notch backyard barbecue.

Three Lessons Learned From Past FMD Outbreaks

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:59:00 +0000

The U.S. can benefit from the misfortunes of other countries as they have dealt with foot and mouth disease. By analyzing what went right and what went wrong, U.S. animal health officials can better plan, prepare and train for a possible outbreak here.

Meat Market Update | Daily Choice Cutout Hits Record High

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:18:00 +0000

The Daily Choice Cutout for Friday, May 3rd hit a record high at 201.68. Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News reporter in Amarillo, TX, looks at what this means for the the boxed beef trade report and explains how it impacts the cattle market and beef prices in his weekly Meat Market Update for BEEF Magazine.

Meat Market Update Featuring Ed Czerwien | April 27

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:26:00 +0000

Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News reporter in Amarillo, TX, looks at the boxed beef trade report for the week ending April 27 and explains how it impacts the cattle market and beef prices in his weekly Meat Market Update for BEEF Magazine.