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Pick good marketing over forecasting

October 11, 2019

Markets this week continue offering profits for sellers/buyers with a low cost of gain and the right analysis.

Senators request review of JBS

October 9, 2019

Rubio, Menendez request the Committee on Foreign Investment review actions of Brazilian meatpacking giant

Is the new baleage technology a game changer for silage?

October 1, 2019

Silage normally requires pits or silos and costs a lot to handle. Technology may be changing that.

Mid-size tractors get revamp

September 17, 2019

John Deere launches 6M models including two shorter-wheelbase versions

What is the cheapest ranch you will ever buy? Part 1

August 9, 2019

The value of grazing management cannot be overstated, author says.

12 new beef products for the ranch this fall

September 6, 2019

Check out the products that have rolled across the BEEF editors’ desk lately.

Here are seven regional winners of Environmental Stewardship Award

October 1, 2019

Seven beef-producing families across the nation named for their land stewardship ethic.

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The cycle of life should go up

Oct 14, 2019

Humans tend to ignore our effects on the ecosystems we manage, so we have paid a costly price.

The complete manager

October 1, 2019

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Alt meat and other cons

Sep 04, 2019

Real meats are good for us, and they can be good for the land.

Evil germs and fetid fungi

July 31, 2019

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Cattle buying formulas to consider

A formula is a slippery thing in the cattle business, but there are plenty of factors that go into one.

Management

Five things to increase animal performance

October 2, 2019

Pasture performance is important to profit. Here's how to get it.

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How should you decide about antibiotic metaphylaxis?

September 17, 2019

The high-risk cattle and low-risk cattle are easy. What about the ones in between?

Beefs and Beliefs

8 concepts to breed grass-efficient cattle

October 15, 2019

Don't get stuck on size. Think instead about reproductivity and ecological suitability.

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Two things you need to know about intensive grazing

October 2, 2019

The severity of grazing and trampling must be managed, as well as long recovery time for dormant-season stockpile.

Deal between WinField United, Deere expands data tools

August 2, 2019

Linking John Deere data with the Answer Tech Data Silo provides advanced connectivity for farmers.

Celebrating a milestone with a new machine

September 22, 2019

New Holland launches latest edition of new combine, marks 45 years with twin-rotor

Dirt versus soil: A little explanation

September 30, 2019

The end result of the equation is all in the management.

Deworming in a downfall

September 17, 2019

Resistance by cattle parasites is documented. It's time to change the way you deworm.

We should manage for biological fertility

September 13, 2019

The payoffs for the right management are huge.

Weeds

Who's afraid of weeds and brush?

June 5, 2019

In the right system, cattle grazing under ultra-high stock density will eat most "problem" plants and thrive doing it.

New pasture herbicide coming soon

January 15, 2019

Corteva Agriscience submits new pasture herbicide to EPA and expects registration this year.

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Profits are out there. Learn to capture them.

October 4, 2019

Value of gain remains strong in stocker cattle and bred females are offering cheap calves for sale.

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