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This study analyzes the benefit of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance to cattle producers in reducing basis risk. Nebraska producers insuring fed cattle with LRP realize a basis risk reduction of one-third to one-half compared to …
Original post by Rik R. Smith
The event is the largest of its kind in Iowa, bringing cattle producers together with industry specialists to share ideas and new technologies. In this Iowa Independent video, Iowa State University Extension beef specialist Byron Leu …
Original post by Dien Judge
Cattle producers know what the price of feed has been like and according to Randy Blach, Vice President of Cattle-Fax, the high prices for corn is expected to continue for a while longer. Report (1:30 mp3)
Original post by Randall
Booming prices for wheat are boosting the fortunes of grain producers, but are turning cattle production - which has faced one crisis after another, from mad cow disease to the high Canadian dollar - into more of a headache than ever. …
Original post by Theo
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From wheat to meat: cattle producers anxious over jumping grain prices
CBC Toronto, Canada - 26 Feb 2008 "Cattle producers are facing an enormous — unprecedented actually — amount of pressures," said Theresa Keddy, communications director of the Calgary-based … |
Original post by cattle producers location:canada - Google News
However, consumers have no reason to worry about the safety of the United States’ beef supply. In fact, this is a critical time for cattle producers to stand up and promote the safety and wholesomeness of the beef products they produce. …
Original post by Amanda
A down cow is a dreaded problem for any cattle producer and almost always has a negative economic impact, sometimes one that is quite severe. Prevention is always the best approach to downers. However, despite the best plans, …
Original post by Phil Reid
R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard told Brownfield attendance is expected at between 400 and 500 cattle producers. That’s about a tenth of what shows up at the annual Cattle Industry Convention. But Bullard said the R-CALF annual meeting is …
Original post by Phil Reid
“As a family cattle producer and a fiscal conservative, I oppose the increase because it is a 100-percent tax increase on everyone that sells beef in the United States. It is a tax because it is mandated to be paid at every point of …
Original post by Phil Reid
R-CALF: Cattle Producers, Get Involved While You Still Can. cattlenetwork.com. While attending a cattle auction a few weeks ago, I was encouraged by the number of young people in attendance to see either their own cattle, or the cattle …
Original post by Phil Reid