Category: Feedyard
Food for Thought
By Betty Jo Gigot Publisher A recent trip to my former home, Garden City, Kan., after two years, was a total surprise. The town is
Economic Considerations for Extended Days on Feed Adding Days on Feed Past Industry Average Comes With Economic Risk
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor It’s a decision as old as cattle feeding itself – “If I hold ‘em, will the market get better?” Even
MAKE A SECURE BEEF SUPPLY PLAN- Be Prepared for FMD or Other Foreign Animal Disease
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor It’s inconceivable, but detecting foot and mouth disease (FMD) in even one bull, cow or calf could shut down the
USDA Feeder Cattle Grades Explained-Here’s What USDA Market News Reporters Do at the Sale Barn
By Burt Rutherford, Contributing Editor “They called ‘em whaat?” That’s an exclamation likely uttered throughout the history of the cattle business by sellers and buyers
It’s All About Perception
By Chris McClure Contributing Editor There is an old marketing adage that says, “perception is reality.” I believe it. In this case at least, my
The Cattler App Improves Feedyard Efficiency
By Gilda V. Bryant, Contributing Editor An innovative app developed by Argentina beef producer Ignacio Albornoz is now used by ranchers in 15 states, Canada
UNL Opens Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) opened a new chapter in ruminant studies at their Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education
Feedlot Schools Aid Next Generation
By Heather Smith Thomas Contributing Editor Many states have feedlot schools with programs to help the next generation in the fed cattle industry. For example,
WILL CATTLE PRICES SURGE EVEN HIGHER IN 2024?
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor If you liked 2023 cattle prices, 2024’s should please you even more. Depending on the quality of cattle being sold
Don’t Let Bullish Fed Cattle Profits Be Ruined by an Unexpected Wreck
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Fed cattle prices have seen a steady rise since markets tanked to under $100 per hundredweight (cwt.) in early 2020.