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BeefTalk: How Early is Too Early to Wean?   ( 2017-06-22 )

Consistent and proper animal husbandry and common sense help early weaned calves do just fine.

BeefTalk: Prepare for Early Weaning   ( 2017-06-15 )

Early weaning can save more than 25 percent of available summer pasture forage.

BeefTalk: Wean Early and Save 25 Percent of Pasture Forage   ( 2017-06-08 )

Research shows early weaning has significant benefits.

BeefTalk: The Wind, Soil and Grass Are Dry   ( 2017-06-01 )

Drought is the concern this year, so sort cattle into groups that could be sold if necessary.

BeefTalk: On the Prairie, Listen, and Walk, Not Run   ( 2017-05-25 )

Nothing compares to experiencing nature firsthand.

BeefTalk: Proactive Cow Penning   ( 2017-05-18 )

Being prepared makes changes more tolerable and less stressful.

BeefTalk: Ponder This: $2,000 Each for Your Steer Crop   ( 2017-05-11 )

Producers need to take advantage of opportunities to get the most value out of a calf crop.

BeefTalk: Cows Pregnant Again in 82 Days   ( 2017-05-04 )

Good body condition is key to the success of the breeding season.

BeefTalk: Why Did the Calf Die?   ( 2017-04-27 )

Appropriate management is crucial on a cattle operation.

BeefTalk: Improper Grazing Steals From the Future   ( 2017-04-20 )

Correct pasture stocking rates and grazing plans are essential.

BeefTalk: Zero Tolerance for Bad Cows   ( 2017-04-13 )

Never, never assume a cow will not harm you.

BeefTalk: Cattle, So Why Not Sheep, Too?   ( 2017-04-06 )

Diversification in today’s specialization world is OK.

BeefTalk: For Every Cow, Add a Ewe and Increase Net Return 65 Percent   ( 2017-03-30 )

Sheep's biological needs fit very well with cattle.

BeefTalk: Cattle and Sheep Together a Good Thing   ( 2017-03-23 )

Specialization may not always be the answer on a beef operation.

BeefTalk: The Goal is $1,000 Per Cow Exposed, Including Market Beef   ( 2017-03-16 )

Adding pounds to the market beef is worth pondering.

BeefTalk: Should I Market 25.6 or 51.2 Tons of Beef?   ( 2017-03-09 )

An integrated crop and livestock system can make a difference in the bottom line.

BeefTalk: Grain Truck or Cattle Truck: Which One Should I Load?   ( 2017-03-02 )

Producers can add pounds of calf through the conversion of forage to beef.

BeefTalk: An Increase in Beef Cows Requires Cropland   ( 2017-02-23 )

Cattle producers will need to find a way to use cropland if much cow herd expansion is going to happen.

BeefTalk: A Lot Happens Around the Kitchen Table   ( 2017-02-16 )

Take time to gather input from those involved in the operation and develop a plan.

BeefTalk: Pitching Hay or Doing Homework, the Choice is Ours   ( 2017-02-09 )

Today’s beef business centers around knowledge based on data.