CALF_News_October_November_2020

4 CALF News • October | November 2020 • www.calfnews.net  OCT. | NOV. 2020 Highlights On the Web www.calfnews.net Highlights  Original, informative content  Cattle industry news updates Go Mobile Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/ calfnews/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/calfnews YouTube  www.youtube.com/CALFnews Advertising Jessica Ebert National Account Manager (785) 477-1941 jebert@blueprintma.com Features In Every Issue 6 Gypsy Wagon 20 Chuteside Manner 38 Where’s the Really Exceptional Beef? 39 On the Human Side Opinions 10 Rumblings From the Great White North 11 All In 12 Prime Points 14 Whitt & Wisdom 45 Beyond the Ranch Gate 8 International Trade Regulation and Cattle Health Keeping cattle healthy and having a market to sell them are two of basic tenets of beef production. Our cover series delves into the latest in health and international trade regulation. Cover Story 32 Switzer Family The multi-generation Switzer Ranch has plowed through their share of hardships and come out better for it. Embracing change with an entrepreneurial spirit, they’ve found success in Nebraska’s Sandhills. 36 2020 IFCA Finals The International Feedlot Cowboys Association persevered with their roping finals this past June. See who was top in the standings. 43 Gatherings 48 Baxter Black 49 CALF's Featured Lady 49 Index of Advertisers 50 Recollections 40 It's a Demand-Driven Market Certified Angus Beef long ago set the standard for a quality premium beef program. This year’s Feeding Quality Forum, though virtual, updated participants on the program’s ongoing successes and challenges.