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Cattle Today Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock. PRODUCERS MUST PROMOTE INDUSTRY ACCURATELY On a day to day basis every producer has the task of bringing consistent, accurate information to the marketplace in an effort of promote the beef product and to support this way of life. Understanding the challenge this presents in the marketplace and in the media is an important part of the battle and is the reason for this series of articles. SOUTHEASTERN CALF PRICES STILL SHOWING IMPROVEMENT For decades, cattle from the southeastern U.S. have sold at a discount compared to cattle from the Midwest. Data says they deserve better, according to a beef cattle specialist with Certified Angus Beef LLC. IT'S THE PITTS -- DUDES AND DESPERADOES Greed and stupidity must both travel on the same chromosome. TOOLS FOR GENETIC PREDICTION HAVE EXPLODED If you long for the good old days when a keen eye and perhaps a basic knowledge of cow families was more than enough to sort bulls, you're not alone. Though genetic selection is more accurate than ever, it can also seem more complex than the Tax Code. A.I. IS BEEF INDUSTRY'S MOST UNDERUSED TOOL This article will review the value that AI has to offer to the beef cattle producer and attempt to illustrate some of the production and economic benefits of this powerful resource. Hopefully we'll see some converts. RIDGEFIELD FARM NAMED BREEDER OF THE YEAR Ridgefield Farm, Brasstown, N.C. was selected as the 2009 Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) Breeder of the Year at the BAA 25th anniversary annual meeting, national show and sale in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show, Denver Colo., January 13-15. NCBA STRUCTURAL CONCEPT ADOPTED AT CONVENTION In preparation for key battles it foresees for the beef industry in coming years, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Board of Directors voted to adopt a report and governance structure concept by a Governance Task Force that would lead to significant structural changes to the organization. LITTLE CREEK FARM HOSTS MAGNOLIA CLASSIC SALE The winter storm that rolled through the South in early January brought rain, snow, ice, blustery winds and tem¬peratures that dropped into the teens in Starkville, Miss. In spite of the conditions, a good crowd arrived at the Little Creek Farms Sale Facility on January 9 to appraise the offering of Full Fleckvieh Simmental and Red Angus cattle.
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