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  • May 13, 2013
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    4C Summit Introduces Ideas From Other Industries To Cattle Producers

    The annual 4C Summit brings together hundreds of producers to hear how successful operators in other industries address and solve problems....More
  • May 13, 2013
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    New BEEF Daily Photo Contest, With Plenty Of Prizes Up For Grabs

    Win a pair or Roper boots or a Cowgirl Crush gift certificate by submitting a photo of your ranch sweetheart....More
  • crop irrigation in danger in Colorado
    May 9, 2013
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    Colorado Ag Faces Devastating Energy Cost Hike 3

    It was one of those high-minded bills intended to encourage renewable energy. Instead it essentially calls for more than doubling over the next 20 years the percentage of energy that Colorado rural cooperatives would have to acquire from renewable sources. What are our legislators thinking?...More
  • springtime on the ranch
    May 9, 2013
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    Man, You Just Have To Love Spring!

    What’s better than throwing your leg over a horse that is feeling a little fresh and excited to get to work? And with a full season of promise ahead of you? You have to love spring....More
  • drought management plan
    May 9, 2013
    Article

    Drought Strategies For The Ranch; Round 3

    For many cattlemen, this summer marks the third year of managing drought-stressed cattle and pastures....More
  • May 7, 2013
    blog

    Make-A-Wish Helps Leukemia Patient Become A Farmer 6

    One boy, suffering from cancer, didn't want to go to Disney World or a Justin Bieber concert. When Make-A-Wish came calling, he told hem he wanted to be a farmer....More
  • May 6, 2013
    Article

    Feral Hog Hotline Established To Identify High Risk Areas

    Military strategists tell us the success of prosecuting any successful plan against the enemy begins with gathering intelligence. It stands to reason then that when it comes to managing and controlling the estimated 2.6 million feral swine in Texas, officials need to collect more information....More
  • beef industry hot topics
    May 6, 2013
    Article

    5 Things You Should Know About This Morning 9

    Whether it’s a suggestion for a new reality show featuring real ranch wives of rural America, or discussing the latest tactics of animal rights activists, or news on the latest way the media has “pink slimed” the beef industry, BEEF Daily aims to keep readers up-to-date on everything and anything beef industry related. I’m always looking for leads for new blog posts, and I welcome emails and suggestions for future blog discussions. Today, here is a round-up of five beef-related news items submitted to me by readers....More
  • May 2, 2013
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    Weather Playing Tricks On Consumers And Cattlemen Alike

    It looks like another year of crazy weather, and the result is a whipsaw for cattlemen. Cool weather, particularly on the East Coast, is keeping grilling season at bay. Meanwhile, cattlemen are dealing with too much moisture in some places and too little in others....More
  • beef cow in sunset
    May 2, 2013
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    Is It Fair To Use Religion In The Animal Rights Debate? 24

    I’m a regular church-goer, though I certainly am not an expert on the church’s teachings. I can, however, certainly wax poetic about my life experiences with these beef animals. Some might ask that, if I love them so much, how can I eat them? Cattle are not pets. I know that each time I harvest one of these creatures, I’m nourishing others, including my family. It’s the circle of life -- one of the first lessons I learned as a kid on the ranch....More
  • cattle feeder group looks to get better cattle prices
    May 1, 2013
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    Feeding Group Looks To Cattle Marketing Alternatives

    Ever since it was created in 2000, Consolidated Beef Producers has used its market volume to leverage price for its members in the cash market. However, changes in market dynamics is causing the organization of independent cattle feeders to look at more innovative ways to create value for its members....More
  • multi generational ranch
    May 1, 2013
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    Top 3 Lessons We Should Learn From The Previous Generation 4

    believe there are several important lessons we can learn from our elders that we can apply to modern times in agriculture. Here are three lessons I have learned from previous generations....More
  • lean finely textured beef
    Apr. 30, 2013
    Article

    What The Industry Learned From Being “Pink Slimed” 1

    James Dickson, Iowa State University professor of meat science, says the BPI experience has dampened enthusiasm among some food innovators regarding new, alternative processes....More
  • Apr. 30, 2013
    Article

    May 2013 Cattlemen's Calendar 1

    May 16-17  California & Arizona Cattle Feeders Annual Meeting, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, La Jolla, CA; 916-444-0845 or bit.ly/YAKCun. 18  American Akaushi Association Approved Field Day, Matador Cattle Co., (Spring Creek Ranch), Eureka, KS; 830-540-3912 or www.akaushi.com....More
  • ellen degeneres joins forces with HSUS
    Apr. 30, 2013
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    Ellen DeGeneres Hosts Wayne Pacelle On Show, Donates $25K to HSUS 17

    Ellen DeGeneres donates $25,000 to the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) to help stop the "ag gag" bill....More
  • Apr. 29, 2013
    Article

    Mizzou Collegiate CattleWomen Announces 4th Annual Meet Your Meat

    Mizzou Collegiate CattleWomen at the University of Missouri is pleased to announce its 4th Annual Meet Your Meat, a program focused on promoting the beef industry to Mizzou students. Meet Your Meat will provide beef industry educational resources to the Columbia community on May 1. Many people want to know where their food comes from, so this is an excellent opportunity to talk to beef producers firsthand....More
  • Apr. 28, 2013
    blog

    Photo Caption Winners Plus A New Online Poll On Herd Expansion

    Do you plan to expand your cattle herd? BEEF readers weigh in on the discussion. Plus, find out who won our latest photo caption contest....More
  • ranch employee management
    Apr. 25, 2013
    blog

    Tips To Become A Better Manager & Motivator On Your Ranch 2

    Everyone loves positive feedback, and good coaches and bosses praise great effort and good results. But good coaches also identify weaknesses and provide you with the tools to overcome them....More
  • Apr. 25, 2013
    blog

    April Snowstorms Bring May Drought Relief

    It’s way too early to say any long-term trends are firmly entrenched. I may look back at this week as merely an anomaly, but it sure has been fun to wake up with snow on the ground, boxed-beef prices rising, cattle prices moving higher, and corn prices moving lower....More
  • women eat steak to boost happiness
    Apr. 24, 2013
    blog

    Are Meat Eaters Happier Than Vegetarians? 10

    Red meat could cure the every day blues, according to new research....More
  • help kids cope with boston bombing
    Apr. 23, 2013
    blog

    Help Kids Cope With News And Aftermath Of Boston Terrorism 2

    Help your children cope with the stress of dealing with terrorist threats....More
  • corn prices go higher because of weather delay
    Apr. 22, 2013
    Article

    Only Weather Can Push Corn & Bean Prices Higher

    New crop corn fundamentals are headed in the wrong direction with demand dropping and the potential for a large crop this fall, said grain analyst Peter Georgantones, with Roy E. Abbott Futures....More
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