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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/management
Angus Beef Bulletin Management topic page providing access to stories on business planning, herd management, land stewardship, facilities solutions and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/mg_panelists-talk-capturing-value-at-angus-convention
An Angus University session on marketing cattle brings together commercial cattlemen, seedstock producers and industry representatives.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mkt_market-closeout
Cattle industry and political system have similarities. The marketplace will reward you for successfully delivering on your promises.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin
Welcome to the Angus Beef Bulletin, the commercial cattleman’s Angus connection. Find the information you need to make the most of your investment in Angus genetics. The Angus Beef Bulletin provides news and information on health, genetics, nutrition, marketing and management through a variety of media, including the Angus Beef Bulletin magazine, the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA electronic newsletter and the Angus At Work podcast.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/04/mkt_in-the-cattle-markets
The herd rebuild could be here.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/interest-rate-trends
Don Close, with Terrain explains the mission of their company, what influences interest rates and where those rates are potentially trending in the near future.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mkt_branding-excellence---red-raider-meats
Meat market provides training opportunity for students, including winners of the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/02/mkt_trucking-cost-analyzed
Analyst takes deep dive into reasons for escalating costs for cattle transport.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/fp_it-is-in-the-details
The sights and sounds at a feedyard are predictable, but you don’t expect to find such pristine facilities and people who care about every aspect of the cattle-feeding business. It’s all there at Magnum Feedyard, just outside Wiggins, Colo.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_plan-for-risk-exposure-related-to-forage-and-livestock-production
How to develop and execute a ranch risk management plan.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mkt_mcdonalds-usa-syngenta-and-lopez-foods-join-together-to-produce-more-sustainable-beef
Syngenta, McDonald’s and Lopez Foods collaborate to help reduce certain environmental effects during beef production.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/02/mkt_b_cattlefax-outlook
CattleFax forecasts continued strong demand and high price outlook for cattle producers. Weather and other factors contribute to volatility and slow expansion.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mkt_in-the-cattle-markets
K-State economist shares Cattle-on-Feed report and thoughts on herd expansion.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/mkt_reviewing-cow-calf-share-and-cash-lease-agreements
Cow-calf share leases or cash leases should be reviewed for the upcoming year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mkt_want-to-improve-your-land-management
Noble Research Institute and Certified Angus Beef partner to develop and deliver Land Stewardship, an educational course designed for livestock producers worldwide.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-cattle-market-landscape
While the cattle industry has weathered its fair share of market ups and downs, this current point in the cattle cycle is treating producers selling cattle pretty well. On today’s episode Editor Shauna Hermel sat down with Rabobank Senior Beef Analyst Lance Zimmerman to discuss the current market, what to expect in the near future, what expansion might look like and much more!
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/fp_farmer-sentiment-improves-despite-financial-performance-concerns
Farmers cite their biggest concerns as high input costs, lower crop and livestock prices, but are less worried about rising interest rates.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/mg_factors-affecting-succession-planning
Succession plans ensure continuation of the farm business. Without succession plans, the next generation is left in limbo, unsure of how to split the farm, and may be forced to sell because an agreement can’t be reached.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_news-notes
This edition of “News & Notes” includes suspension of CTA reporting requirements for American citizens; date and location for CattleCon 2026; agreement to commercialize an HPAI vaccine for use in dairy cattle; a CSU course on helping small farms survive, thrive; and other interesting headlines pulled from the news.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mk_wheres-the-beef-program-expands
Videos add unique, personal perspectives to AgriLife Extension program.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/02/mg_b_reconciling-the-paradox-of-positive-profit-and-negative-cash-flow
Use this example of accrual accounting to understand profit and loss.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/in-the-cattle-markets---august-2024
Georgia livestock economist gives update on pasture and rangeland conditions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/mkt_in-the-cattle-markets
Cull cows can contribute to your drought contingency plan.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/mg_where-should-you-emphasize-efficiency
By focusing on your most important inputs, improving efficiency has the most opportunity to enhance the profitability of your cattle business.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mg_cornstalk-rental-rates
Grazing cornstalks has numerous benefits for the ground and cattle, but make sure you get a contract in writing.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/mkt_the-link
Troy Marshall shares a lesson that extends beyond cattle marketing in this edition of “The Link.”
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/mkt_b_most-consumers-are-unfamiliar-or-only-slightly-familiar-with-regenerative-agriculture
Survey finds consumers are unfamiliar with regenerative agriculture, increasing importance of food affordability.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mkt_market-closeout
Troy Marshall describes two kinds of failure — one that’s avoidable and costly and one that sets you up for future success.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/outside-the-box
Customer service and perception matter when it comes to purchasing bulls.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/mkt_thelink
Marketing is about finding the right method to tell your story to the right audience.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/insight-from-the-packer
On this episode of “Angus At Work” Chad Barker of National Beef joins host Miranda Reiman to discuss what cattle buyers are looking for, branded beef programs, increasingly heavy cattle going to market and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/fp_country-strong
For farmers and ranchers in the path of Hurricane Helene, getting back to normal is no small task.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-estate-planning-stuff-you-need
How do we go from broaching the topic of estate planning with loved ones to setting in motion an iron-clad transition when the time comes? Shannon Ferrell — professor of Agriculture Economics specializing in Agricultural Law at Oklahoma State — has more than a few ideas.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mk_the-link
Higher prices are not slowing trends.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/mk_market-closeout-for-december-2023
The future is bright.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q3/flexibility-and-smart-supplementation
Flexibility means options, and today Karla Wilke, associate professor of range management and cow-calf specialist for the University of Nebraska, offers options for income generation and enterprises. She also shares research about smart supplementation, and how timing affects growth while saving you money.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mky_market-closeout
AngusLink creates “reputation” cattle for most buyers, it provides the verified documentation that reduces risk and gives buyers the confidence to pay premiums, and the information they need to manage and market them more effectively.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/mkt_jbs-fed-cattle-contract-comparison-tool
The JBS Contract Comparison Tool has been updated to reflect new options and changes to JBS’s fed-cattle contracts.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/mg_do-only-americans-own-america
National security concerns prompted the U.S. Senate to propose a bill prohibiting the purchase of land in the United States by companies or individuals from China, North Korea, Iran or Russia.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/09/build-your-transition-team
Recruit professionals for your farm/ranch transition advisory team.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_mexico-notifies-united-states-of-new-world-screwworm-detection
USDA takes action to prevent spread of New World Screwworm to U.S. animals.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/mg_ag-producers-should-do-year-end-income-tax-planning
Farmers and ranchers have until March 3, 2025, to file their 2024 income tax returns without penalty if they have not made estimates.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mkt_the-second-best-sales-year-for-certified-angus-beef
Certified Angus Beef closed its 2024 fiscal year with one of its strongest sales years in the company’s history. With marked growth both domestically and internationally, the global beef brand sold 1.237 billion pounds and recorded a 37.4% CAB acceptance rate.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mkt_in-the-cattle-markets
Anticipating supplies will be tighter in 2025, along with no significant signs of heifer retention or rebuilding, it makes sense prices will continue to be high in 2025 and possibly into 2026.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/fp_from-the-field
Regional managers Reese Tuckwiller and Radale Tiner share input on events happening in their regions, the importance of carving out time to attend and how building relationships with fellow producers can have a lasting effect on your farm or ranch.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/mkt_the-link
Buyers aren’t just buying 200 five-weight calves. They are looking for calves they can have confidence in to perform as expected.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/hn_there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-free-cow-lunch
Cow-calf producers are enjoying record calf prices, but maximizing profits still requires managing costs.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/outside-the-box
Tom Field discusses how ranching is an ongoing process of sorting priorities — acknowledging that some choices necessitate a shorter time horizon, while others offer the benefit of long-term planning and implementation.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/fp_what-did-higher-profit-cow-calf-producers-do-to-be-more-profitable
High-profit operations do these things differently from low-profit operations.
