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HISTORIC TIMES, UNCHARTED WATERS
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor The past year has provided fodder for the old Chinese salutation, “May you live in interesting times.” The flood of
El Charro Café Tucson, Arizona
By James Coope Contributing Editor El Charro Café has been a staple in Tucson’s local restaurant scene for more than a century. I’ve dined
Meat Board Staff Unites in Chicago
By Walt Barnhart Contributing Editor About 60 former National Live Stock and Meat Board staff and their spouses and guests got together in the Chicago
Higher Cattle Prices, Nutrition Research, Checkoff Success Highlight TCFA Convention
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Todd Wilkinson hasn’t minced many words in his term as this year’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president. Thus, it
Time to Buzz the Pasture Expanding Uses for Drones in Cattle Production
By Heather Smith Thomas Contributing Editor Drones were once a novelty, but new technology has made them practical for crop monitoring and livestock management. Drones
HEMPHILL COUNTY BEEF CONFERENCE- Helps Ranchers Produce Better Calves and Boost Returns
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Andy Holloway’s booming personality and ability to round up a steadfast local committee and stellar sponsors have made the
BEYOND THE RANCH GATE- Agriculture’s Latest Challenge
By Blaine Davis Contributing Editor This past Sunday morning coffee clique’s topics ranged from the extended drought to the cost of nearly everything we
BIG TIME IN THE BIG EASY- Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor The weather was a hot topic during late January’s winter blast that prevented some cattle producers from attending the annual
BEEF-ON-DAIRY SEES MORE VALUE: Southwest Drought Could Round Up More Interest
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor Beef-on-dairy feeding has become popular in recent years. The alternative feeding program could gain even more respect if drought
Tight Supplies, Strong Demand Signal Steady Prices for 2023
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor Cattle prices appear to remain strong for 2023 due to tight supplies and hopefully continued strong demand that has helped