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More Market Thoughts

Although cattle prices have been on the rise the last three or four months, we must remain vigilant.   I believe there continues to be a tremendous amount of volatility in our markets.   It won’t take much to send prices higher or lower.   Unfortunately, the odds of...
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The Market Trend

Cattle prices have been on the rise for quite some time.   Below is a 60-Day Market Trendline created by The Cattle Range for the week ending February 17, 2018.   This provides a quick overview of our markets and where they might be headed.   The angle indicates...
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Pharo Bashing and Bragging Rights

When I get bored, I sometimes lurk around on a few cattle-related internet forums.   I find this quite entertaining.   This also keeps me up to date on what members of the status quo herd are thinking.   There are more than a few self-proclaimed experts who appear to...
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Winter Calving

Without fail, members of the status quo beef industry start talking about calving every January.   Several beef publications start sharing articles and advice on calving.   Members of most internet forums start sharing their stories and thoughts.   There is much talk...
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Serious about Calving Ease

We are serious about calving ease – because our customers are serious about calving ease.   It doesn’t matter how much growth potential a calf has if it is born dead.   Dead calves have distressingly low weaning weights.   No one has even come close to selling as many...