Seedstock

The ‘Good Old Days’ Of Beef Production Are Gone

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:13:00 +0000

The free-market system is amazingly efficient; the reason we produce corn-fed beef is that the most prosperous consumers in the world prefer it to grass-fed beef. And the U.S. wouldn’t be competitive if grass-fed beef was to become the dominant category.

My View From The Country

Is The #FluffyCow Trend Good For The Industry?

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:59:00 +0000

The show cattle industry is gaining lots of media attention, as photos and commentary about “fluffy cows” are showing up on websites and in periodicals to win the hearts of Americans. But, is popularizing a food animal as cute and cuddly a good thing for the industry?

BEEF Daily

Should We Fear Lovable Fluffy Cows?

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:06:00 +0000

A lot of us will go to Denver, Louisville, Fort Worth, Kansas City and Houston with our own business in mind. Meanwhile, we tend to forget that hundreds of thousands of people attending these events are shaping their opinion of our industry by what they see and do there.

My View From The Country

Genomics Research May Make Bull Selection Easier

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:09:00 +0000

Beef Producer

A team of researchers at Cornell University is applying genomics sequencing techniques previously used in corn to improve the quality of milk and meat in livestock and expedite bull selection for producers.

Beef Industry Must Move Beyond Commodity Mindset

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:53:00 +0000

The overwhelming hindrance to achieving the goal of capitalizing on the true value of cattle has been, and continues to be, the commodity mindset.

My View From The Country

Solving The "Open-Cow" Dilemma Requires Reproduction & Fertility Management

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:42:00 +0000

The bottom line is that nothing about the cow is as economically important as reproduction. Burke Teichert explains how we can solve the "open cow" dilemma occurring in most cowherds.

Strategic Planning For The Ranch

The Promise Of Genomics Has Finally Arrived

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:24:00 +0000

New advancements will allow for widespread use of DNA and the adoption of technology. The number of genomic profiles being collected is growing at a significant rate, which will dramatically improve the accuracy of the tests. Now the experts are telling us that we will soon be moving beyond the level we’ve been on.

My View From The Country

Which Bull Will Make You More Money?

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:52:00 +0000

Some bulls excel in siring calves that perform in the feedyard and on the rail, and some bulls sire calves that perform on the scales. Knowing which is which can help you sort your calf crop and optimize revenue.

Most Valuable Bull Produces The Most Calves

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:17:00 +0000

Beef Producer

A three-year study on three northern California ranches says a bull that breeds a lot of cows and sires a lot of calves will produce more value than a bull that doesn't ... period. This is regardless of genetics for carcass merit, weaning weight or method of marketing.

$10,000 For A Commercial Bull?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:35:00 +0000

One thing that is for certain is that producers understand the value differences that are associated with superior genetics. Thus, they’re looking to position their operation for what promises to be a very lucrative time for the industry, and they are investing heavily in securing that future.

My View From The Country