BEEF_DAILY A Penton Media Property November 3, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/beef/v/907 --HSUS Reveals True Characters in 'Words and Guns' Speech This blog is beginning to feel like a tabloid as I report the ridiculous stunts the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) continues to pull to push forward their number one agenda of abolishing American animal agriculture. However, I feel its increasingly important for producers to understand and recognize the serious threat this organization poses for cattlemen. While most of their efforts are portrayed in the media as noble and earnest efforts on behalf of dogs and cats, we all know better than that. And, finally, HSUS has revealed a piece of their dark side to their supporters. In a recent rally held in Los Angeles, the Center for Consumer Freedom found their way in just in time to listen to HSUS President Wayne Pacelle present a speech that showed the true character of the organization. To view the full article go to: http://blog.beefmagazine.com/beef_daily/2009/11/03/hsus-reveals-true-characters-in-words-and-guns-speech/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.intervetusa.com/) ---------------------------------------- --Determining Farm Profitability Many agricultural operations fail to determine if they are making a profit. Some think that spending money to create taxable losses to offset non-farm income is a good idea. This philosophy may be good if the expenditures produce increased future revenues (e.g., cow and bulls) or increased efficiencies (e.g., equipment); however, this philosophy is generally not good if the taxable losses are from activities where costs exceed future revenues. If an agricultural enterprise is making production decisions based on tax information, the operation may be compromised. Best management decisions do not always align with strategies to minimize taxes. To view the full article go to: http://beefmagazine.com/markets/1103-determining-farm-profitability/ --Where's The Economy Headed? U.S. farmers and consumers who are trying to figure out what the future holds aren't getting much help from Washington these days. As a result, they may need to pick out some economic indicators that could help them chart their course. Ernie Goss, professor of economics at Creighton University in Lincoln, Neb., identified some of those indicators while giving members of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers his take on the current economic outlook at the ASFMRA's 80th annual meeting in Denver. 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After corn stalk grazing, cows were managed together. Pre-calving weight and body condition were statistically different between the two groups in favor of the supplemented group of cows. Precalving body condition score for cows grazing corn stalks and supplemented was 5.3 and that for non-supplemented cows was 5.2, although these numbers are statistically different, they are likely not different biologically, meaning it would be difficult to say that any performance difference between the two groups is a result of differences in body condition; nor would you expect any differences in performance due to differences in body condition of the two groups. To view the full article go to: http://beefmagazine.com/nutrition/1103-protein-supplement-corn-stalk-grazing/ --BEEF Daily Blog Meet BEEF Daily Editor Amanda Nolz (http://beefmagazine.com/news/amanda-nolz/). With her boots planted firmly on the ground as both a cattle producer and an agriculture writer and speaker, this young cattle industry professional presents her unique perspective on pertinent industry issues and trends each Monday to Thursday morning. To view the full article go to: http://blog.beefmagazine.com/beef_daily/ ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER You are subscribed to this newsletter as #email# To subscribe to this newsletter go to: http://subscribe.beef-mag.com/?tc=NLSUB To unsubscribe from this newsletter go to: http://subscribe.beefmagazine.com/?tc=NLSUB&cid=#message_id#&lid=#list_id#&email=#email# For information on advertising in this newsletter, please contact: Bret Kealy at mailto:bret.kealy@penton.com Do you have comments or suggestions about BEEF Daily or its content? 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