Career Options in the Modern Beef Industry

Career Options in the Modern Beef Industry. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Like every niche industry, the beef industry is changing. With the changes come new career opportunities as well. Traditional jobs working directly on the farm and ranch are no longer the sole choice for those interested in beef industry...

A Family Affair

A Family Affair. By Maura Keller. The family ranch. It has long been a staple in the American agricultural economy. And Wilkes Barnett, along with other members of the Barnett family in Washington, Georgia, are enhancing their multi-generational Barnett Angus Ranches to be one of the nation’s leading...

Selecting and Developing Replacement Heifers

Selecting and Developing Replacement Heifers. By Heather Smith Thomas. Many ranchers keep and develop their own replacements, and some prefer to buy bred heifers that are already well developed and pregnant.  Selecting good replacement females is important for long-term sustainability and productivity...

Encouraging Youth Participation Within The Cattle Industry

Encouraging Youth Participation Within the Cattle Industry. Article courtesy of Behlen Mfg. Co. Those in the industry would agree that the beef cattle business can be as rewarding as it is challenging.  The challenging times humble us and make us thankful for the relationships and support we cultivate...

Herd Management Includes Culling & Marketing Culls

Herd Management Includes Culling & Marketing Culls By Heather Smith Thomas.When expenses go up or feed supplies are short, cattle producers often sell more cows or heifers than they would on an average year, to generate enough income to pay the bills and also have fewer cattle to feed. Culling decisions can...

Choosing and Using Estrous Synchronization Protocols

Choosing and Using Estrous Synchronization Protocols.  By Jaclyn Krymowski.  Advancements in reproduction and endocrinology have allowed producers to use multiple procedures and methods of manipulating a cow’s estrous cycle for enhanced efficiency. The dairy industry has embraced these technologies...

Social Media and Internet Marketing for Beef Producers

Social Media and Internet Marketing for Beef Producers. By Jaclyn Krymowski.Multiple factors go into a successful marketing program – in today’s day and age, not the least of which involves at least a bit of social media and internet presence. The fact is the vast majority of your customers – be...

Co-grazing: Diversification could boost farm profits

Co-grazing: Diversification could Boost Farm Profits. Article by Margaret Straw - Extension Communications Strategist, University of Missouri. Sources: Jennifer Lutes - Extension Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri. Joe Horner - Extension Specialist in Agricultural Economics,...