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Beefmaster Excels in USDA Feed Efficiency TestBy Jeralyn NovakThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) conducted a feed efficiency evaluation at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Neb., on 18 beef cattle breeds. The feed efficiency test results...

NCBA Needs You

NCBA Needs YouBy Kendal Frazier, NCBA CEOPhotos courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association  We had an incredible week in Nashville to kick off February, at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. The fact that more than 9,300 members of our industry turned out to participate in...

Industry News

Champions Named at NWSS Gelbvieh and Balancer Junior Heifer Show By Megan Slater The Junior Gelbvieh and Balancer® Heifer Show at the National Western Stock Show was held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Judge Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Montana, evaluated the 20 Gelbvieh and 37 Balancer...

Choctaw County Land and Cattle Focuses on Practical Genetics

Choctaw County Land and Cattle Focuses on Practical GeneticsBy Steve WeismanChoctaw County Land and Cattle (CCLC), a 2,000-acre ranch located near Boswell, OK, is becoming known for its combination of storied history and tradition blended with youth, energy, innovation and technology to produce highly acclaimed...

Riding Out the Storm Kendal Frazier, NCBA CEO

By any account or measure, this has been a challenging year for the cattle industry. As cattlemen and women, we understand correction in the market, but this year we’ve seen volatility that feels more like a hurricane than a shift in wind direction. Challenging times bring out the best and worst in people, but...

Profit Per Cow, Or Per Acre?

By Burke TeichertTo ranch successfully, three profit driving ratios – cows per person, acres per cow and fed vs. grazed feed need to be kept in mind. In addition, “revenue per acre” needs to be considered.As livestock producers we often focus on productivity per cow. But that focus, along with...

There's Never Been a Better Time to be a Beef Cattle Producer

Renowned speakers, innovative products and technology at Sunbelt Expo 2016  Moultrie, Georgia: It’s an exciting time to be a beef cattle producer.  More knowledgeable consumers, state-of-the-art technology, improved rations and genetics all leading to a better product from today’s producers, all...

INDUSTRY NEWS: 3 Refreshers for your Replacement Heifer Program

It’s no secret that replacement heifers are some of the most valuable animals in your herd; however, value goes hand in hand with vulnerability. With recent record-high costs to develop replacement females, it may be time to consider a refresh on your replacement heifer program.“Heifer calves retained in...