Cattle carcass data can contain surprises
"It made me mad!"
That's what a Montana rancher told me when talking about the first carcass data he ever got back.
"I got tired of...
Summer steak sales equal CAB record
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...
Decisions can make or break your operation
I can give you advice. Your friends can show you what’s working on their ranch. You can read articles and learn from your local...
Picking genetics may save time sorting
Low-stress cattle handling is becoming a mainstream practice, but have you ever thought about the ultimate low-stress sorting system -- right from your computer?...
‘What you DO know could hurt you’
Consumers have to know as much as possible about beef value at today’s prices — they are not willing to buy known unknowns or even unknown knowns.
It’s possible for producers to have it all
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...
Value-based cattle marketing dominates
Selling fed cattle on a live basis is no longer standard practice, and some day it could end up as no more than historical...
Records are only valuable if you use them
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...
Going once, going twice…
Sold. That word can be cause for celebration or the beginning of a personal pity party. It all depends on what dollar amount follows...
