We've heard it time and again in the ag industry, and it's quite
apparent in the news headlines: Times have changed. Whether you regard
those changes as better or worse is a matter of perspective. But if you
want to survive, adapting needs to be the focus. I recently came across
a quote by Charles Darwin that seemed to say it best. He said: "It is
not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent,
but the one most responsive to change."
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During the 2008 ASA (American Shorthorn Association) Annual Banquet
held in Louisville, KY, November 15, 2008 the ASA Board of Directors was
proud to announce Bert L. Moore, PhD. as the new Executive
Secretary/Treasurer for the association. To read the complete
article, click on the headline above.
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Before I begin, I must blatantly state that I hardly count myself
old enough to remember “the good ol’ days.” But, lately, I’ve
been hearing many people reference this current economic crisis as a
“wake-up” call for our country – a reminder that America’s
spending habits and business principles have perhaps gotten out of hand.
Or, put another way, have gotten “too big for their own britches”
– as they might have said in the good ol’ days.
American businesses – the beef industry included – were on the fast
track to bigger and better and, well, bigger. But the economic upheaval
of the past few months seems to have put much of that on pause – and I
find that refreshing.
Many of us are rethinking our spending, rethinking driving 100 miles to
buy groceries when we can get many of the same items locally; and
rethinking if bigger really is better. To read the complete article,
click on the headline above.
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There are some duos who seem like a match made in heaven. Think
about singers Brooks & Dunn or icons Mickey and Minnie Mouse – you
just can’t think of one without the other. Then, there are those not
so compatible matches who come to mind – since it’s a political
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What does this have to do with you and your horse? Well, how well do you
get along? Is it a loving relationship or more of a love-hate
connection?
Brad Lange of Lange Ranch Quarter Horses near Oglala, SD, grew up
ranching and loving horses. Today, he and his wife Stacia ranch with his
parents and brother and sister-in-law, while also training horses,
teaching clinics, and offering private lessons. Stacia specializes in
training barrel horses, while Brad focuses on ranch and team roping
horses.
From their experiences, Brad has amassed a list of do’s and don’ts
for riders as they seek out the perfect horse. Here, he shares 10 points
to ponder before you make your next purchase.
To read the complete article, click on the headline above.
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The American Angus Association, Angus Foundation and Kansas State
University (K-State) are partnering to sponsor another Cattlemen’s
Boot Camp — an interactive educational program meant to provide
producers with information about the many facets of the beef industry.
Cattlemen’s Boot Camp will be Tuesday, Dec. 16, to Wednesday, Dec. 17,
at Weber Hall on the K-State campus in Manhattan, Kan. To read the
complete article, click on the headline above.
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The Beef Checkoff in South Dakota is supporting a new program
designed to develop beef consumers for life by teaching teens how to
cook beef while providing education on beef's nutritional benefits. The
South Dakota Beef Industry Council is offering funding to schools across
the state encouraging the use of beef in the classroom.
According to Holly Swee, SD Beef Industry Council Director of Nutrition
and Consumer Information, people are losing the ability and the
knowledge of how to cook many foods, including beef. This lack of
cooking know-how combined with tight funding in education leaves many
students entering adulthood without the skills needed to choose and
prepare healthful meals. The new Beef program for schools helps to
bridge this gap by providing money to buy beef for hands-on lessons.
To read the complete article, click on the headline above.
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The American Angus Association has produced a new educational DVD
that outlines the basics of fitting and showing an animal. "Fitting and
Showing for Success" is a 22-minute video that shows the entire fitting
process, from washing and rinsing to clipping and show-day preparation.
The video also highlights showmanship techniques. To read the
complete article, click on the headline above.
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Step into your local grocery store and you may start seeing the
signs that a new era in retail food marketing is taking hold. The
changes are being driven by consumer demand, and it will continue to be
key for industries like the beef sector to pay attention, recognize
opportunities and adapt to survive.
One example of today’s changes: in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
grocery chain Piggly Wiggly has designed a store to fit the way people
instinctually shop. For example, when shopping for cereal, a customer
will intuitively search for milk. In most grocery stores, milk and
cereal products are located in different sections. In the new Piggy
Wiggly store, however, milk and cereal are positioned side by side.
To read the complete article, click on the headline above.
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Rain in the fall usually is welcomed despite the delays it causes
with crop harvest. Pastures and alfalfa benefit from extra growth and
winterizing capabilities. Wheat and other small grains get well
established as do any new fields of alfalfa or pasture. And the reserve
moisture stored in the soil will get good use during next year’s
growing season.
But rain does reduce the feed value of corn stalks in fields already
combined, points out University of Nebraska Extension forage specialist
Bruce Anderson. And this fall many fields have had some pretty heavy
rain on the stalks.
Rain reduces corn stalk quality several ways. Most easily noticed is how
fast stalks get soiled or trampled into the ground when fields are
muddy, says Anderson. Less noticeable are nutritional changes. To
read the complete article, click on the headline above.
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Snow and high winds are a bad combination for previously unstressed
calves waiting to be shipped or put on winter feed rations.
South Dakota State University Extension Range Livestock Production
Specialist Eric Mousel says that to protect calves from the onset of
respiratory problems, it's advisable to keep livestock dry and out of
the wind as best as possible. Although many herds remain out on winter
range and pasture with little protection from the wind, moving livestock
into protected areas as soon as possible may reduce potential
problems.
Colder temperatures also raise nutrient requirements of both cows and
calves. To read the complete article, click on the headline
above.
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Livestock consultant Kathy Voth has earned attention for several
years for her research on teaching cows to eat weeds. Now, the
innovative range consultant is spreading her message through YouTube.
Voth has posted several videos on the YouTube site so others can watch
and learn how to train their cows to eat weeds. Voth says there’s even
a “music” video showing work she did this summer in Montana teaching
cows to eat Canada thistle. To read the complete article, click on
the headline above.
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