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BeefTalk: Future of Beef Revisited - Global Competitiveness   ( 2018-06-21 )

Beef producers need to think globally.

BeefTalk: Future of Beef Revisited - Consumer Issues and Demand   ( 2018-06-14 )

Consumers have more opportunities to express their opinion about the food they buy and eat.

BeefTalk: How Many Cattle Should Go in the Pasture?   ( 2018-06-07 )

Setting the stocking rate is one of the most important decisions ranchers or land managers make.

BeefTalk: Future of Beef Revisited – Midsize Challenges   ( 2018-05-31 )

Small and midsized beef operations can find opportunities to profit.

BeefTalk: Future of Beef Revisited - Economics   ( 2018-05-24 )

The bottom line: Economic principles are driving the beef industry.

BeefTalk: Future of Beef Revisited   ( 2018-05-17 )

Managerial options need to be much broader and reflective of current worldwide consumer thinking.

BeefTalk: Pasturing - Get it Right   ( 2018-05-10 )

Cattle grazing is not simply opening a gate and herding a group of cows into the pasture.

BeefTalk: On Day 21 Following Bull Turnout, 60 Percent of Cows Bred   ( 2018-05-03 )

Make sure cows are in good condition so they can rebreed.

BeefTalk: Balanced Mineral Supplements are Good for the Cow   ( 2018-04-26 )

Provide well-balanced supplementation to make up for nutritional shortcomings.

BeefTalk: Crested Wheatgrass Needs Grazing Management   ( 2018-04-19 )

A good stand of crested wheatgrass has the capacity to meet cows’ and calves’ nutritional requirements.

BeefTalk: Grass Calving   ( 2018-04-12 )

Opportunities make the grass-born calf a very real option.

BeefTalk: Herd Vaccination Protocols are Critical   ( 2018-04-05 )

A good herd vaccination program enhances herd health in all cattle throughout the year.

BeefTalk: Time for a Managerial Report Card   ( 2018-03-29 )

Spring calving is a good time to grade your operation's management efforts.

BeefTalk: When Dry, Focus on Heifers and the Young Cows   ( 2018-03-22 )

Cattle management during drought is about minimizing herd total weight to match the available forage while maintaining calf numbers.

BeefTalk: Evaluate Hay Inventory and Cow Condition   ( 2018-03-15 )

Monitoring cow body condition is critical for staying on top of herd management.

BeefTalk: The Concern is a Dwindling Hay Pile   ( 2018-03-08 )

Producers need to calculate their hay inventory, determine the pounds of cattle and other livestock to be fed, and plan accordingly.

BeefTalk: Expect to Hang Two-thirds of the Cow’s Weight on the Rail   ( 2018-03-01 )

Assuming carcass quality is the same, then acceptable carcass quantity is achievable across a large range in cow weights.

BeefTalk: Do Not Be Afraid to Moderate Cow Size, But Select Good Bulls   ( 2018-02-22 )

Producers need to use the management and genetics that fit their operation and adapt accordingly.

BeefTalk: Finding the Right Cow Size is Not Simple   ( 2018-02-15 )

Bigger and bigger cows may not be the best option.

BeefTalk: Bull Selection for Moderate Growth?   ( 2018-02-08 )

Now may be the time to get a handle on the perpetual size race.