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The Nebraska Advantage . . . BEEF
Nebraska's beef industry is an aggressive, dynamic business and the
largest single industry in the state. Productive range and cropland
support over 2 million cattle on feed daily and 1.9 million cows and
heifers which calve annually. The abundant supply of water, plus generous
feed and grain supplies, has supported the expansion of the state's
feedlot industry to Nebraska's present level. Today, one in every
five steaks purchased in the U.S. comes from Nebraska. Yearly cash
receipts from cattle and calves total over $4.5 billion. Nebraska
is the number one marketer of red meat in the U.S. and has over 7.5
million head of cattle processed annually. Nebraska's prominence in
the nation's cattle industry is due, in part, to the rich natural
resources in the state and to the willingness of the producers and
cattle feeding operators to adapt to change. Cattle feeders in Nebraska
are responsive to the demands of both their feeding customers and
consumers, domestically and internationally. By using the latest in
environmentally sound productive management practices, least-cost
rations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), computerized record keeping,
and value-based marketing, Nebraska's cattle feeders provide their
customers and packers with cattle to meet industry and consumer demands.
The Ag Promotion and Development Division (AP&D) of the Nebraska Department
of Agriculture is dedicated to assisting individuals interested in
Nebraska agriculture and Nebraska's cattle feeding operations. AP&D
staff can provide information or arrange for visits with beef industry
leaders. ...more
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Cattle Today
Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock.
VEAL COOKING COMPETITION HELD IN CHICAGO
As part of its Go to Market strategy, the beef checkoff-funded veal program held a cooking competition last week in Chicago for top U.S. chefs, challenging them to develop original veal dishes using several new veal cuts.
NATIONAL E6 BEEFMASTER REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE HELD
Beefmaster Breeders United, held their annual National E6 Beefmaster Replacement Female Sale in Columbus, Texas on April 6, 2008.
MACEDON ANGUS HOSTS 83RD ANNIVERSARY SALE
The Macedon Angus 83rd Anniversary Sale was held May 10, 2008 at the farm in Madison, Ala.
UPPER CUMBERLAND ANGUS SALE HELD APRIL 26
The Upper Cumberland Angus Sale was held April 26, 2008 in Cookeville, Tenn.
A WILL IS IMPORTANT FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Most Americans, as compared with Europeans, die without a will. Even in cases involving extensive wealth I am amazed to see the difficulty people have in taking the necessary steps to implement a will.
SOUTHEAST ANGUS CLASSIC SALE AVERAGES $3,139 ON 62 LOTS
The Southeast Angus Classic Sale was held May 17, 2008 in Opelika, Ala.
ANGUS ASSOCIATION HONORS JACKSON FAMILY
Pasquotank Farms, Elizabeth City, N.C., has received the American Angus Association's Historic Herd Award.
BOBO ANGUS SALE AVERAGES $9,943 ON 80 LOTS
The Bobo Angus Sale was held April 13, 2008 in Ardmore, Ala.
LIQUID FEEDS CAN ECONOMICALLY IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
As we continue our discussion on managing our current economic situation in an effort to remain profitable or at least keep our heads above water, we have to re-evaluate the feeding and supplementation tools that are available to us.
OVER 600 SIMBRAH ENTHUSIASTS ATTEND MAS III WEEKEND
Over 600 spirited Simbrah enthusiasts were in attendance at the MAS Simbrah SHOWDOWN and Sale III held March 28th & 29th at La Muneca Ranch near Linn, Texas.
CATTLE PRODUCERS URGE SENATE TO EVALUATE RENEWABLE FUELS POLICY
Livestock producers have been dealt more harsh news this week with regard to feedgrain supplies.
INTERNATIONAL LIMOUSIN CONFERENCE HELD MAY 20-28
Genetic improvement, new technologies and new markets were among the topics discussed at the 18th biennial International Limousin Conference, May 2028 in Italy.
IT'S THE PITTS -- LEE'S TRAVEL GUIDE
If you're going overseas this summer William Ecenbarger has some tips to avoid offending your foreign hosts.
SPRING IN THE EAST SALE HELD MAY 3, 2008
A strong Fleckvieh offering combined with an enthusiastic crowd of cattlemen and women resulted in good buyer acceptance at the Third Spring In The East Fleckvieh and Fullblood Simmental Sale at Calhoun, Georgia May 3, 2008.
LIMOUSIN JUNIORS TO GATHER IN SIOUX FALLS, S.D.
About 200 North American Limousin Junior Association members and their families will bring about 500 head of cattle to Sioux Falls, S.D., July 1318, for the Trail to Excellence National Junior Limousin Show and Congress.
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