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Shrink is eternal, but manageable
Make no mistake: Shrink, or the weight cattle lose as a result of transport and stress, is a real cost. If you have 3% shrink on a …
TSCRA Talk Episode 6: Focus on finances
You know your cows are healthy — but what about the financial side of your operation? Now more than ever, it’s imperative you know …
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How to keep your “A” players
Star employees lead to a well-run operation. Take steps to avoid losing your best workers. Read more at BEEF Magazine... …
Texas weekly cattle auction summary, June 19, 2020
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady. Trade was fairly active on moderate to good demand. Drought …
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Cow-Calf Corner: Early drought planning will pay; Preg check and cull replacement heifers early
June 15, 2020 Early drought planning will pay By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing …
USDA announces improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program
Source: USDA Risk Management Agency | June 9, 2020 USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced June 9, 2020, changes to the …
USDA issues first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments
Source: USDA Farm Service Agency | June 4, 2020 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced on Wednesday the USDA …
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Daily Livestock Report: Beef cattle slaughter and herd implications
COVID-19 impacts at the slaughter level could be masking the fundamental liquidation phase happening in cow-calf country. A quick …
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Communication is key between rancher and lender
Communication between a cattleman and his banker is vital at this time of instability and uncertainty. TSCRA Director Ken Leiber, …
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