http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news daily 1 2005-10-06T16:20:57Z http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-the-winner-the-heavier-conditioned-large-steer-with-no-muscle Although all the data needs to be studied, one steer certainly caught my eye No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2012-02-09T20:22:39Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-cattle-size-is-different-than-cow-size In one decade, large carcasses are strongly discouraged and, in the next decade, strongly encouraged. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-health beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2012-02-02T21:26:29Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/livestockma/market-advisor-southern-drought-conditions-cause-lower-cattle-numbers All cattle and calves in the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2012, totaled 90.8 million head, which is about 2 percent below the total of 92.7 million on Jan. 1, 2011. No publisher rmattern livestock-management beef-management livestock-forage beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2012-02-02T19:59:27Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-meat-fat-size-and-quality The cattle industry is and always has been a series of relationships that we hope will result in desired outcomes. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-health livestock-forage beef-general livestock-general 2012-01-26T20:48:09Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-1-43-short Producers buying replacement bulls and heifers realize that, even within the industry, costs are increasing. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2012-01-19T20:51:50Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-like-begets-like Without good genes, the calves will not meet the producers’ expectations and, more than likely, not meet the buyers’ expectations when the calves are sold. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-health beef-feedlot beef-general beef-nutrition livestock-general 2012-01-12T21:19:53Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-let2019s-buy-a-bull Reinvesting in the bull pen is pivotal to the success of a beef operation. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-health beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2012-01-05T19:36:29Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-the-uphill-battle-of-expanding-the-cow-business As we discuss the world of beef, it does not take long to understand that those who own the cattle are at the lower end of the price model. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-health beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2011-12-29T17:19:26Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-the-cows-say-thank-you-and-so-should-we Our joy of thanksgiving for all that we have and our anticipated joy of deepening our understanding of life really come together at this time. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-nutrition livestock-management beef-management livestock-forage beef-general livestock-general 2011-12-22T20:54:28Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-did-you-learn-anything It is satisfying to watch and appreciate as people learn. No publisher rmattern beef-talk beef-general livestock-general livestock-management beef-management 2011-12-08T21:20:40Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-first-cycle-conception-has-been-remarkably-stable If one reviews the data through the last 21 years, what is remarkable is that there are no dramatic trends or up-and-down swings. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-health health - animal beef-general livestock-general 2011-12-01T18:56:30Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-calving-distribution-is-a-key-evaluator-of-reproductive-success Most producers cull the open cows, make managerial adjustments and anticipate a better calf crop the next year. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-health beef-general livestock-general 2011-11-23T23:01:57Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-pregnancy-and-calving-percentages-are-stable It often is said that growth is a very big trait in the beef business, but reproduction is even bigger. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2011-11-17T14:51:32Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-twenty-years-of-great-beef-production Beef producers have fine-tuned their management and production skills. No publisher ecrawford beef-talk livestock-nutrition livestock-management beef-management beef-health beef-feedlot beef-general ranch-management beef-nutrition livestock-general management-production 2011-11-10T15:48:45Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/beeftalk-the-pickup-rut It is obvious that, as the winter weather settles in or, in some cases, just the weather service suggesting some indications of snow, there is more robust pickup activity. No publisher rmattern beef-talk livestock-management beef-management beef-feedlot beef-general livestock-general 2011-11-03T19:58:20Z Article