Archive for September, 2007
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter September/October 2007
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
September/October 2007
Volume 9, Number 9
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Welcome to CattleToday.com/Ranchers.net FREE Newsletter!
Read on to find out the latest cattle news, useful tips,
and what’s happening on the ‘net.
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I N T E R E S T I N G S T U F F
DROUGHT FORCES PRODUCERS TO MAKE TOUGH DECISIONS
No doubt, many producers across the U.S. are painfully aware
of the drought conditions affecting their part of the
country.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1158.shtml
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VALUE-ADDED MANAGEMENT CAN IMPROVE PROFITS
Cattlemen have often been accused of being slow to adapt to
new husbandry practices, alternative feed sources or to even
new vaccines that are just a tick better than the old ones.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1163.shtml
RANCH LINKS
We have a links page with 8418 links for you to choose
from! Use Search to find the links that interest you.
If you have a web site check out Feature Me to get more
traffic to your site. And if your site is not listed,
add it today.
HUNTING IS NOW A MAJOR ECONOMIC FORCE IN RURAL AMERICA
As a third-generation Texas rancher, Richard Nunley knows
the value of raising quality cattle. But he’s also come to
realize the importance of managing his ranch more
holistically, and understands that preserving and protecting
wildlife habitat not only is good for his cows, but also for
his bottom line.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1165.shtml
SULFUR CONTENT IN FEEDS AND FORAGES IS A GROWING CONCERN
A number of years ago it was suggested by researchers that
Sulfur levels in beef cattle diets could be a problem in
several ways.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1171.shtml
PLANTING WINTER PASTURE BEST WAY TO WINTER CATTLE
Why plant winter annual forages? One major reason is that
species such as ryegrass, wheat and oats grow and provide
grazing during the period when bermudagrass and bahiagrass
are dormant and unproductive.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1178.shtml
CLOVERS CAN MAKE BIG CONTRIBUTION TO FORAGE PROGRAM
Clovers are wonderful plants that can contribute greatly to
forage/livestock programs, to soil stabilization, and to
other situations in which plant vegetation is desired.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1182.shtml
HAY QUALITY IMPACTED BY FIVE FACTORS
Of all the feedstuffs livestock consume, hay is probably one
of the most variable in terms of quality.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1186.shtml
CATTLE CAN BE TRAINED FOR EASE OF HANDLING
Cattle can be readily trained for ease of handling, if you
understand how they think.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1190.shtml
UNIFORMITY IN THE HERD CAN PAY DIVIDENDS
The other day I was asked by a writer to aid them in an
article about variability in cattle. It seems, they said,
that producers have less uniform groups of cattle to sell or
place on feed in Texas than in other areas of the country
and that this variability can cost a producer a lot of money
in terms of grid discounts, etc.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1196.shtml
NON-GENETIC FACTORS CAN AFFECT QUALITY GRADE OF CATTLE
Dr. Pete Anderson, vice president of sales and technical
services for VetLife, told the attendees at the Beef
Improvement Federation Annual Research Symposium in Fort
Collins, Colorado that there are a number of factors besides
genetics that impact beef marbling and quality grades.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1175.shtml
LOOK FOR ALTERNATIVES TO MANAGE THE FORAGE CRUNCH
Every year we encounter areas of the country that suffer from
some degree of drought and thus run short of forage supplies
for cattle herds as they approach fall and winter.
cattletoday.com/archive/2005/September/CT416.shtml
CATTLE DOGS
Some herding breeds work well with any kind of animals;
others have been bred for generations to work with specific
kinds of animals such as cattle and have developed the
physical characteristics and styles of working that enable
the dogs to better handle these animals. Our Cattle Dog
site includes descriptions, characteristics and photos of
the main breeds of cattle dogs. Read more here:
U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS EXPECTED TO REACH RECORD LEVELS
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced a record $79
billion forecast in FY 2007 agricultural exports.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/September/CT1149.shtml
LUKE ONLINE!
If you missed Luke’s latest column in CATTLE TODAY
newspaper, don’t despair, you can find the latest copy
of his “Beyond the Barn” on our web site.
Keep up with Luke’s latest travels!
www.cattletoday.com/archive/luke.shtml
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C A T T L E T O D A Y N E W S P A P E R
UPCOMING BREED FEATURES!
October 20 — SANTA GERTRUDIS
November 17 — BRAUNVIEH
If you are looking for a great way to promote your
operation to over 16,000 cattle producers in the Southeast,
try advertising in our upcoming Santa Gertrudis or Braunvieh
features. These special issues will have features and spotlights on
the Santa Gertrudis and Braunvieh breeds, the producers and cattle.
Don’t miss this opportunity to market your cattle to an area
where Santa Gertrudis and Braunvieh cattle are very popular!
E-mail us today for more information:
sales@cattletoday.com or editor@cattletoday.com.
Note: The Santa Gertrudis issue will be published
October 20, 2007. Ad Deadline — October 12, 2007.
The Braunvieh issue will be published November 17, 2007.
Ad Deadline — November 9, 2007
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
Debter Hereford Farm is a four generation family ranching
operation, located in north central Alabama at Horton, that
has been doing basically the same thing with their program
since 1948….utilizing solid performance cattle and some
new ideas. Keeping up with the times, they have put
together a website that gives visitors a good look at this
family operation. The promotion of their upcoming sale and
the catalog request form make this simple website a very
effective marketing tool. Congratulations to Debter
Hereford Farm on a job well done.
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O C T O B E R S A L E D A T E S
Cattle Today will be at the following sale in October:
October 5 — 11th Annual Southern Pride Heifer Sale, Lake City FL
October 6 — KD Cattle Inc. 13th Annual Sale, Clinton LA
October 12-13 — Cow Creek Ranch Commercial Bred Heifer & Bull Sale, Aliceville AL
October 13 — All-in-One Fall Classic Female Sale, Cookeville TN
October 13 — Edisto Forage Bull Test Sale, Blackville SC
October 13 — Louisiana Beefmaster Breeders Cowboy Classic, Lake Charles LA
October 13 — Tennessee Charolais Assoc. Fall Roundup Sale, Martin TN
October 14 — Black Crest Farm Angus Sale, Sumter SC
October 14 — Eagleview Angus Ranch Dispersal, Cullman AL
October 15 — Coldwater Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Holly Springs MS
October 18 — Bartow Angus Bull Sale, Bartow FL
October 19 — Hudgins Cattle Co. 4th Annual Angus Bull Sale, Winder GA
October 20 — Alabama BCIA 20th Wiregrass Bull Evaluation Sale, Elba AL
October 26 — Canoochee Performance on Forage Bull Sale, Glenville GA
October 27 — Ray Cattle Co. 2nd Annual Fall Angus Bull Sale, Hackleburg AL
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F U N S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
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Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H
“The Lord gave us two ends — one to sit on and the other to
think with. Success depends on which one we use the most.”
~ Ann Landers
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