#175 – Let A Cow Be A Cow
Why would you NOT let a cow be a cow? Why would you NOT want less work and more enjoyment at calving time? Why would you NOT want more live calves? Why would you NOT buy a guaranteed calving ease bull to use on your heifers? WHY?...
#175 – Let A Cow Be A Cow
Why would you NOT let a cow be a cow? Why would you NOT want less work and more enjoyment at calving time? Why would you NOT want more live calves? Why would you NOT buy a guaranteed calving ease bull to use on your heifers? WHY?...
#159 – Profit Picture
The cattle market is at an all time high which offers an opportunity for profit. However, high input producers have watched their cost of production rise at the same rate, limiting profit. The decisions you make today will affect your opportunities tomorrow. Now is...
#158 – Grazing Alfalfa
As the presence of alfalfa has increased in our rotational grazing pastures, we've had to learn how to graze it safely. Here's a few ideas to prevent bloat when grazing alfalfa....
#157 – Masculinity
Masculinity is one of the most important traits when selecting a herd bull. It should show up in their offspring at an early age. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=E2UcBQjnw1U&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=157
#156 – Weaning Weight
Many cattlemen like to brag about large weaning weights. Instead of comparing weaning weights, let's compare pounds per acre, and especially DOLLAR$ per acre. Easy fleshing moderate framed PCC cattle have resulted in more profit per acre for us....
#155 – Gentle Disposition
This week my wife and I gathered 1st calf heifer pairs off an 1800 acre brush pasture up on the mountain. This would have been impossible without their gentle disposition....
#154 – Fall Already
It's hard to believe fall is almost here already. It's time for us to gather our first bunch of cattle, our first calf heifer pairs that have been at high elevation. They've been on rough country and have done really well....
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The Hamburger Nation
This is a guest post written by Patrick Linnell of CattleFax. Beef demand has been outstanding, and ground beef has been a key part of the demand story, composing over 50 percent of U.S. beef consumption. Ground beef demand pressed to record levels in 2024 and is on pace to exceed that level in 2025. The U.S. ground beef supply comes from three sources: fatter trim from fed cattle, lean trim from slaughter cows and bulls, and the bulk of imported beef which is...