If Walmart were in the cattle business, it would probably serve as an operating definition of “least-cost producer.” People might refer to its cowherd enterprise as the model for slashing expenses.
That’s the way to make more money in this margin business, isn’t it? The simple economic equation is income minus expenses equals profit, so […]
Knowing more about marbling helps cattlemen produce the best beef. All four National Beef Quality Audits said consumers want more of it, yet many producers manage so as to inhibit rather than enhance marbling.
Scientists offered new insights at the Reciprocal Meats Conference this summer.
“Three major things affect the beef eating experience: flavor, juiciness […]
A steak sizzling on the grill is to a consumer what a cash register cha-ching is to a grocer. Despite economic conditions, those sweet sensations were in the air this summer as demand for high-quality beef cuts picked up for the world’s largest branded beef program.
Records
The Certified Angus Beef brand set repeat records in […]
If you make a living on a ranch, that’s a success. Just living on a ranch is a success. Heck, just taking one more breath can be a victory.
Everybody is a winner, at least in some small way. Success does not always manifest itself with visual clues, but you often see the trappings of new […]
Sold. That word can be cause for celebration or the beginning of a personal pity party. It all depends on what dollar amount follows that auctioneer’s decree.
Studies have found and quantified just about everything that can make you more money at the salebarn or on the video auction: lot size, breed type, sex, preconditioning […]
Demand for beef is down. Can you blame the recession? Not entirely, but it’s a darned inconvenient coincidence.
It’s hard to argue that beef quality was too low, because production of every class of premium beef has been trending up for some time.
The supply of Choice beef in particular has increased for six years, […]
Stop trying to get maximum production. No more topping last year’s average daily gains, enough with the peak efficiencies and quit angling for record marbling scores every time.
Does that advice cause a pause?
Reaching those goals takes years of focus, so it can be hard to let go, even if the long-term profitability of your […]
Cows can’t do math, but their owners should at least do some counting. From financial balance sheets to stocking rates, a precise inventory is a must.
Beyond that, you need cows that are worth owning. Cows that matter, that count because of what they can profitably produce.
That’s true regardless of herd size and it’s […]
Whatever activity you think of, there’s probably a world record. Somebody has licked the most envelopes in a minute, played the longest chess match and worn the most T-shirts at one time.
There are books, Web sites and even news articles that tell of oddities and obscurities that make the list of being the most, longest, […]
