Angus Beef Bulletin

07/27/2024

New research has shown that calves entering the feedlot with heavy parasite loads have lower-carcass quality grades than their peers who have had regular parasite management, according to a study conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Here's how to make more money at weaning and harvest thanks to parasite control: https://bit.ly/3WzDAcx

07/26/2024

How many cattle cycles have you lived through? What makes each of them memorable?

CattleFax analyst Patrick Linnell explains how history can help us navigate the current cycle, what signals to watch for and what considerations to make before investing in females: https://bit.ly/3x6c1NR

07/25/2024

Are you interested in hiring H-2A workers, but don’t know where to start? MU Extension has a free “Farmers Guide to the H-2A Visa Program.”

They also offer advice on hiring teenagers for farm work and whether they're good employees: https://bit.ly/3yaNGqK

07/24/2024

Interested in five ways to market your calves instead of selling them from Mark McCully, CEO of American Angus Association?

Get the scoop here: https://bit.ly/453C70A

07/23/2024

Grass growth goes through three phases in its life cycle. World-renown grazing expert, Jim Gerrish, advises which phase is best for rotational grazing and how to maintain optimal growth during the growing season, no matter your region: https://bit.ly/3zSG9gS

Insider tip: A brand-new Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA newsletter posts tomorrow! Check your inbox for the email.

Not subscribed? Get started here: https://bit.ly/4cT48eu

07/22/2024

Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel shares, in her latest column, why delaying the herd rebuild any longer is putting our livelihood at risk.

It’s a must read for anyone with heifer calves: https://bit.ly/4e0aUA2

07/21/2024

Before you can make any decisions regarding marketing, heifer retention, culling rate, etc., you must know this number, says Tom Field, UNL Beef.

To learn more: https://bit.ly/4bYMHrI

07/19/2024

ALERT: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is reminding Midwest cattle owners to be on the watch for foot rot following wet weather.

Here’s how to avoid an outbreak: https://bit.ly/3Y9ysgg

07/19/2024

Need to satisfy your cattle-sale cravings during the summer months?

We’ve got a full lineup of the July and August farm/ranch sales happening throughout the country here: https://bit.ly/4d4g5h0

07/17/2024

Guess what? Registration has finally opened for the most anticipated American Angus Association event of the year: the 2024 Angus Convention!

This year’s event is hosted by a famous cow town in Texas and promises to live up to the hype. Read the schedule of events and register here: https://bit.ly/4dcuesN

The commercial cattleman's Angus connection

07/16/2024

What is the National Cattlemen's Beef Association’s stance on the House Ag Committee Farm Bill framework? When is the United Nations’s International Year of the Woman Farmer? What is entailed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final cattle traceability rule?

Get quick answers to these questions and catch up on other pertinent cattle news here: https://bit.ly/46eUmk8

07/15/2024

This group of beef producers traveled 1,249 miles (about the distance from Florida to New York City) to learn the keys of the beef supply chain.

Was the experience worth it? Here’s what they thought: https://bit.ly/3ShnIsx

07/14/2024

Unlike 63% of the respondents to the Industry Insights Powered by Angus Media and CattleFax survey, this ranching family had a written succession plan.

Here’s how it is helping them transition the commercial and registered Angus herds, feedlot and row crop operation to the next generation, which includes two grown children who are actively involved.

For the full story: https://bit.ly/3zVsrK7

07/13/2024

What steps should you take after a bull fails his breeding soundness exam?

Check out these tips and treatment options offered by NDSU Extension Livestock: https://bit.ly/breedingsoundnessJune2024

07/13/2024

If your region is anything like mine, auction barns are getting fewer and farther away. This is a nice resource if your local auction barn is closing or you just need a new place to buy/sell cattle. We call this resource Auction Central.

You can call it the Yellow Pages of sale barns: https://bit.ly/AngusAuctionCentral

07/11/2024

Think anaplasmosis is a tough tick-borne disease to battle? There’s a new tick starting to call the United States home, and it’s bringing with it a deadly disease for cattle.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xWjKi1

07/10/2024

Stable flies love your cattle almost as much as you do! Here’s UNL Beef ’s recommendations on how to manage fly populations around the herd: https://bit.ly/3xTX2qK

Did you find this article helpful? Our newest issue drops today! It's stacked with information on deworming baby calves, rotational grazing and managing mud after heavy rain. Be sure to check it out at www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra.

The commercial cattleman's Angus connection

07/10/2024

Extreme heat is here and everywhere! A Colorado State University, Kansas State University and Certified Angus Beef brand Cattleman Connection survey given to feedlot operators, veterinarians and nutritionists identified the top heat stress mitigation strategies. Here’s their favorite: https://www.pasturetopublish.com/salebooks/ranch-mo-637320448578998492/feedercalvemarketingguide08092024/flip-book/ #90

07/09/2024

It’s National Cow Appreciation Day!
Who’s your favorite girl in the herd?
Why is she your favorite?
Do you celebrate when she has a heifer calf or is she a bull/steer-producing machine?

Let us know!

07/08/2024

Cattle cycle survivors are those who manage to stay in the cattle business through the hills and valleys of the market.

Here’s what those who have overcome hardships have to say about this cycle and how to make it through: https://bit.ly/3W5emCx

07/06/2024

When is the best time to wean calves? There are lots of opinions, wives' tales, superstitions and more.

See if your preferred method is listed in this article by VitaFerm: https://bit.ly/3XOAimx

07/05/2024

The key to marketing cattle: Good communication.

Haven’t spoken to your feedlot partners in a while? Call them, tell them about your calves, do some marketing and make the most of your genetic investment.

Check out our nationwide feedlot directory here: https://bit.ly/45Olk1T

07/04/2024

Red, White, and Moo! Happy 4th of July from Angus Media 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

The most recent Gizmos & Gadgets features a lime/fertilizer spreader from Stoltz Mfg., LLC - Stoltzfus Spreaders, an upgraded two-rider ATV from Polaris Off Road, an FDA-approved methane-reducing feed ingredient from Elanco, and a GPS guidance system for older equipment brought to market by CASE IH.

In the market for new tech? Check out these great options from reputable companies: https://bit.ly/3zmS2LE

07/02/2024

What are the greatest challenges to your feedlot operation’s future?

21% of respondents say labor while 16% feel input costs and government regulations are a concern

Here are a few things that keep feedlot operators up at night: https://bit.ly/3RTPxqN

07/01/2024

Need a productive and nutritional forage source for the hot summer months?

Consider pearl millet or sorghum-sudangrass! These warm-season annuals can produce up to six tons of forage per acre, making them a great way to fill a feed gap or renovate a pasture.

Learn more from MU Extension here: https://bit.ly/3W88uIT

06/30/2024

Here’s why average or even below-average cattle can still bring a premium when sold with a Genetic Merit Scorecard, according to Justin Gleghorn of Cactus Feeders.

For the complete story: https://bit.ly/4c9fAlH

06/29/2024

“When the market first gets hot, we pay the bills with the first check, but we look at making improvements with the second,” says Alex Tolbert, American Angus Association, of the hot cattle market and determining whether to keep or sell heifer calves.

Here are some tips to begin a responsible herd rebuild: https://bit.ly/3VyTwKg

06/28/2024

Can a cup of tea keep COVID away? Certain teas prove to inactivate the COVID virus in as few as 10 seconds, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

For more details: https://bit.ly/4cr2gtn

06/27/2024

On the hunt for new genetics? Research seedstock suppliers by state in our Seedstock Suppliers directory!

We keep it updated with deep descriptions of each registered operation, so you know what to expect from their cattle and can search within your neck of the woods.

Browse the directory here: https://bit.ly/4chFvbe