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,...

Exploring Value-added Beef Products

Exploring Value-added Beef Products. By Jaclyn Krymowski.A big part of growing and expanding a successful business is finding ways to better meet the needs of your current and potential customers. At the end of the day, you are always trying to add more value to your product in some way, shape or form.According...

Where is the Profit?

Where is the Profit?. Article courtesy of Kopriva Angus. Kopriva Angus is located in northeast South Dakota. Our winters are long and harsh. Our summers are hot and dry. Our soil is shallow and fragile. Profits for cattlemen are jaded and illusive.I have noticed many agricultural producers in both grain and...

The Ranch Internship

The Ranch Internship. By Jaclyn Krymowski. In the summer months, many students studying beef production, livestock industries and pre-vet medicine will flock to ranches and companies across the U.S. to gain some knowledge through an internship. Not only does this provide some extra labor, but it also gives...

Buying versus Raising Replacement Heifers

Buying versus Raising Replacement Heifers. By Heather Smith Thomas. Some commercial cattlemen always keep replacement heifers and others never do—just purchasing bred heifers or young cows.  There are many factors to consider when deciding to raise or buy replacements: feed costs, labor costs and...

Beef Breeding Basics

Beef Breeding Basics. Article by Paul Topp - Topp Angus. ConsistencyConsistency is one of the most sought-after traits in the beef industry.  The consumer demands a consistently enjoyable eating experience, the retailers and restaurants need to know that the product they are selling will be consistent...

The direct-to-consumer beef market: Is it for you?

The direct-to-consumer Beef Market: Is it for you? By Jaclyn Krymowski. A globally connected world means that more people are now keenly interested in the story of where their hard-earned dollar goes – right down to the origins of their day-to-day purchases. COVID multiplied this exponentially...

Dairy Beef Market Strong with Crossbred Genetics

Dairy Beef Market Strong with Crossbred Genetics. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Aided by ever-advancing reproductive technologies and tighter margins, dairy producers continue to invest in beef genetics to increase the value of their bull calves. This new trend in the dairy sector has brought about a notable increase...