– John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator (originally published in the Winter issue of The Ohio Cattleman) Nearly every business is faced with evolving business models due to changing consumer preferences. History provides us plenty of examples of how traditionally accepted products or services can quickly be replaced by a newer or “better” version. [...]
– Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Extreme cold temperatures and heavy snow will grip much of the eastern half of the country this week. From eastern Montana, across the Great Lakes and the Midwest to the east coast and the southeast, wind, snow and winter mix will likely impact cattle, travel and a host [...]
– Matthew A. Diersen, Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Economics, South Dakota State University This issue was supposed to contain a synopsis of the Cattle report. Assuming the USDA remains open, the report has been rescheduled for release on February 28. Knowing inventory levels such as cattle grazing wheat pastures, calf crop levels and [...]
– Ellen Essman, Sr. Research Associate, OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program Nationwide, it seems as though “ag-gag” laws are being challenged and overturned left and right. “Ag-gag” is the term for laws that prevent undercover journalists, investigators, animal rights advocates, and other whistleblowers from secretly filming or recording at livestock facilities. “Ag-gag” also describes [...]
– Dr. Andrew Griffith, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Tennessee FED CATTLE: Fed cattle traded $1 lower compared to last week on a live basis. Prices on a live basis were mainly $123 while dressed prices were primarily $197. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $123.04 live, down [...]
– Steve Boyles, OSU Beef Extension Specialist The goal is to have a winter feeding program meets the cow’s requirements and is economical. There is a biological priority for nutrients. The needs for maintenance, growth and milk production must be met before we can optimize reproduction. The period from approximately 60 to 90 days prior [...]
– W. Mark Hilton, DVM, PAS, DABVP (beef cattle), Clinical Professor Emeritus, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine One of my passions in veterinary medicine, besides beef production medicine, is teaching veterinarians and producers an easier way to deliver calves. I always start off my dystocia talks with the numbers 15 and 3. If you [...]
– Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate Winter weather conditions often present challenges to cattle managers in the Northern Plains (and upper Midwest). Although we can’t alter the weather, there are management steps that can be taken to help maintain cattle health and performance. Bedding: Providing bedding is the most [...]
Beef Profit Tips programs will be held in January and February 2019. Photo credit Troy Walz. During the winter of 2019 Nebraska Extension will host 17 beef profitability workshops in Nebraska to help Beef Producers evaluate their operations to make them more profitable through the latest research information. Topics will vary depending on presenter and [...]
