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Charting the Course for the Cattle Cycle

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The U.S. cattle industry has followed a cyclical pattern for well over a century, even throughout the many shocks and changes that have occurred over the decades. As the saying goes, history rarely repeats itself, but it does often rhyme. That is especially true when it comes to cattle cycles, which gives us a guide for market expectations in the years ahead. CattleFax Market Analyst Patrick Linnell shares how.

Outside the Box

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Columnist Tom Field discusses the power of the words “no” and “go” in this edition of “Outside the Box,” a regular column in both the Angus Journal and the Angus Beef Bulletin.

Build Your Transition Team

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Recruit professionals for your farm/ranch transition advisory team.

Outside the Box

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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 Stakes

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Don’t make your veterinarian play catch-up. Develop a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to help your veterinarian help you design a herd health program focused on prevention rather than treatment.

Angus Beef Bulletin

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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.

Management

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Angus Beef Bulletin Management topic page providing access to stories on business planning, herd management, land stewardship, facilities solutions and more.

Keeping Young Producers in the Business

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In this episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel discusses with Livestock Marketing Association President Mark Barnett the Producer Profitability Initiative LMA is launching and the importance of enticing the next generation back to the farm.

Interest Rate Trends with Don Close

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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.

Insight from the Packer with Chad Barker

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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.

Adding Another Family Member to the Farm Payroll

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Before a child comes back to the operation, make sure these boxes are checked.

Do Only Americans Own America?

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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.

Panelists Talk Capturing Value During Angus Convention

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An Angus University session on marketing cattle brings together commercial cattlemen, seedstock producers and industry representatives.

Market Closeout: December 2023

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The future is bright.

A Business Case for Using EPDs

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Producer panel provides insight into how the industry can effectively put EPDs to use.

Ag Producers Should Do Year-end Income Tax Planning

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Agricultural producers should do tax planning before the end of the year.

What Did Higher-profit Cow-calf Producers Do to Be More Profitable?

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High-profit operations do these things differently from low-profit operations.

Plan for Risk Exposure Related to Forage and Livestock Production

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How to develop and execute a ranch risk management plan.

How Many Pounds of Meat Can We Expect From A Beef Animal?

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Customers who buy a live animal for custom processing are often surprised by the amount of beef it yields.

The Link

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Higher prices are not slowing trends.

Meet the Meat Cutting School: UK Teaches Skills to Improve Industry

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Meat Cutting School offers fun and impactful hands-on workshops, adding valuable skills to the labor force in Kentucky’s meat-processing industry.

'Where's the Beef?' Program Expands Outreach to Direct Beef Sales Industry

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Videos add unique, personal perspectives to AgriLife Extension program.

Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Financial Performance Concerns

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Farmers cite their biggest concerns as high input costs, lower crop and livestock prices, but are less worried about rising interest rates.

The Link

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Troy Marshall shares a lesson that extends beyond cattle marketing in this edition of “The Link.”

Most Consumers Are Unfamiliar, or Only Slightly Familiar, with Regenerative Agriculture

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Survey finds consumers are unfamiliar with regenerative agriculture, increasing importance of food affordability.

In The Cattle Markets

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Georgia livestock economist gives update on pasture and rangeland conditions.

Reviewing Cow-Calf Share and Cash Lease Agreements

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Cow-calf share leases or cash leases should be reviewed for the upcoming year.

Where Should You Emphasize Efficiency?

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By focusing on your most important inputs, improving efficiency has the most opportunity to enhance the profitability of your cattle business.

Market Closeout

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Troy Marshall describes two kinds of failure — one that’s avoidable and costly and one that sets you up for future success.

News & Notes

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AGI explores future of phenotyping; tax survey reveals urgent need; registration open for virtual Stockmanship & Stewardship; The Angus Conversation takes on foundational traits; UN rejects proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials; biogas company completes digester; and USDA invests in scholarships and climate-smart practices.

From the Field

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Notes from the American Angus Association’s David Gazda on life post-Hurricane Helene.

The Second-Best Sales Year for Certified Angus Beef

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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.

Country Strong: After the Hurricane

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For farmers and ranchers in the path of Hurricane Helene, getting back to normal is no small task.

Managing & Marketing High-Quality Cattle More Precisely

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The world has changed, cattle have changed, and those managing them must keep up. The 19th annual Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kan., gave 260 attendees tools and information to do just that.

Biosecurity Basics & Beyond: Ensuring Your Operation’s Future

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A biosecurity plan protects your animals, the industry and your bottom line.

Mizzou Economists Assess the Ag Economy, Find Mixed Outlook for U.S. Agriculture

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The University of Missouri Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) recently released an update to its annual baseline report, revealing net farm income has fallen due to lower crop prices.

Market Closeout

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Ranching isn’t a job.

Want to Improve Your Land Management?

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Noble Research Institute and Certified Angus Beef partner to develop and deliver Land Stewardship, an educational course designed for livestock producers worldwide.

Factors Affecting Succession Planning

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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.

How Long Will High Prices Last?

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Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, says the increase in cattle prices this year actually started last year, as cattle numbers dropped. The midyear 2023 cattle inventory report showed the national cow herd is still getting smaller, he says..

Effects of Lower Corn Prices on Feeding Cost of Gain for Cattle Finishing

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What to expect from corn prices through the first half of 2024.

Market Closeout

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The Nov. 1 Cattle-on-Feed report was a much-anticipated report for the industry, as the Oct. 1 report surprised analysts with a much larger than anticipated placement number. Troy Marshall reviews the Nov. 1 report.

Trend in Breakeven Prices for Cattle Finishing

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Fed-cattle prices increased from an average price of $161 per hundredweight in the first quarter of 2023 to $180 per cwt. in the third quarter, or 12%. Moreover, feeding cost of gain had declined from its peak earlier this year.

Market Closeout

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Sacrifice is not one of those topics that garners a lot of enthusiasm. We all know the value of sacrifice, but we would prefer someone else do it.

It’s in the Details

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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.

Trucking Cost Analyzed

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Analyst takes deep dive into reasons for escalating costs for cattle transport.

Paying Family Members on the Farm or Ranch

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Considerations to make before paying a wage or salary to a family member.

Cattle Economics: Pasture Rental Rates

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How to create a pasture rental agreement.

Become a Better Client for Your Veterinarian in Five Steps

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Veterinarians typically have a deep desire to help both animals and people; sometimes that makes their job stressful.