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Livestock Insurance: Five Common Mistakes

Stop assuming. Start asking questions. Susan Coon and Jim Bessler share five common mistakes producers make when insuring livestock.

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A Tool in the Fight Against New World Screwworm with Deana Hardee

Host Shauna Hermel sat down with Deana Hardee to discuss New World screwworm, cattle fever ticks, the Asian Longhorned Tick and a conditionally approved product from Merck that could help protect U.S. cattle from future threats.

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Study Reveals How Bull Buyers Use Key Genetic Information

Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales.

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Animal Health’s Three-legged Stool: Why preparedness pays off for cattle producers.

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How Land Title Affects Stepped-Up Basis for Farms and Ranches

Not all ownership structures result in the same basis adjustment.

Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide

Discover how to capitalize on your investment in Angus genetics through the entire beef supply chain in this resource library. Articles focus on raising quality calves, leveraging commercial Angus programs and services, and navigating today’s feeder-calf market. Directories will connect you to seedstock providers, feedlots, auction markets, and products and services.

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The Link

2023 to 2028 will be unprecedented for its prices, profitability and duration. Cattlemen have an opportunity to position their operations for a future that looks exceedingly bright, notes Troy Marshall in this edition of “The Link.”

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News & Notes

This edition of “News & Notes” includes coverage of registration details for the 2025 Angus Convention; public comment period on USDA reorganization; a new director of beef nutrition for Hubbard Feeds; Brian Nesvik’s confirmation as FWS director; John Deere’s launch of an enhanced digital self-repair tool; and NCBA endorsement of legislation to support livestock haulers.

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In the Cattle Markets

Analyzing the July 25 “Cattle” and “Cattle on Feed” reports, there is nothing to suggest major contraction and nothing to suggest expansion, says SDSU specialist.

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Understand Calf Digestive Development

In an episode of “Cattle Chat,” K-State experts compare beef and dairy systems, emphasizing the importance of fermentable carbohydrates, environmental exposure and milk intake in shaping the calf’s digestive system.

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10 Reasons to Quit Making Hay

“Hay is expensive to make, expensive to feed,” says MU Extension State Forage Specialist Carson Roberts.

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Tips for Selecting Replacement Heifers

Selecting heifers should begin Day 1, according to South Dakota rancher John Sides.

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Members have made “Fostering the profitability of commercial cattle producers” their central long-range objective.

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of feeders pay a premium for cattle with potential to qualify for CAB, and 42% of them expect that premium to increase in the future.

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of feeders say the role of genetics will grow in importance in their purchasing decisions.

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Angus bulls sold at auction in FY2023 — and more by private treaty.

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