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CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter January 2009
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
January 2009
Volume 11, Number 1
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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
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RANCHERS CAN GET TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR DONATING PROPERTY
Farmers, ranchers and horse owners can get significant tax
deductions by making noncash charitable contributions of
farm property to qualified donees–such as agricultural
schools or government programs.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1853.shtml
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE POISED TO RAISE REVENUE
The IRS raised a record of $48.7 billion in revenue in
fiscal year 2006 — revenue generated from audits of
individuals, small businesses and corporations.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1845.shtml
EVALUATE WINTER FORAGE AND FEEDING TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
By this time of the year producers are well into the winter
feeding season. Most decisions have been made, hopefully,
months ago. With the uncertainty of the current feed and
commodity markets this is not always the case. In many
cases, about this time, many cattlemen realize – “I may not
have enough hay or forage to carry my herd through,” being
unfortunate enough to live in an area affected by drought.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1847.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — WHAT WOULD GRANDPA SAY?
I don’t know quite what to say or think about what is going
on in this country, although I do wonder what great leaders
like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Ronald Reagan
would say.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1844.shtml
REPLACEMENT HEIFERS ARE AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE
Maintenance and development of a quality cow herd requires a
constant input of new breeding females. At this time of the
year, as fall calving producers are evaluating heifers they
are preparing to wean and spring calvers considering the
oncoming, new calf crop, they both have important decisions
to make.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1852.shtml
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK — CALCULATE THIS
Hooter McCormick could add and subtract with the best of
them, running shrink, basis and breakevens in his mind as
fast and accurately as somebody punching buttons on a
calculator.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1850.shtml
CATTLE TODAY’S PHOTO GALLERY
Have you browsed through the Photo Gallery recently? We add
new photos nearly every week. Check and see if your picture
is in the new albums.
TAKE OPPORTUNITIES TO BOOST REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE
There is one absolute fact that is central to the cow/calf
sector of the beef industry. In order for an operation to
“work” you have to get cows bred and get them bred
efficiently.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/January/CT779.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — I MISS MY BOOTS
Due to neuropathic problems with my feet I haven’t been able
to wear my cowboy boots for awhile and it’s driving me
crazy. I, like many people, took my boots for granted and
now I feel so ashamed. Here are the ten things I liked most
about my boots.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1855.shtml
CALVING TIME!
Calving is a critical time in your cattle operation.
With close observation, planning and preparation calving
can go smoothly and create only minimal stress for the
producer and cow herd alike. This article tells you more:
cattletoday.com/archive/2002/January/CT183.shtml
RANCHERS USING WIND POWER TO EXPAND PROFITS
Ranchers and rural landowners often rely on ponds or dugouts
to supply their livestock or farm animals with fresh
drinking water. While these bodies of water can be a
valuable natural resource, too often they become stagnant,
algae-filled financial sinkholes.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/January/CT1858.shtml
EFFICIENT CALVING REQUIRES PRE-SEASON MANAGEMENT
One of the most critical times of the year on breeding
cattle operations is calving season. In general, cattle
ranches or farms calve in three different time frames:
spring, fall or year round.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/January/CT802.shtml
FIREHOUSE CHILI RECIPE
I just had a bowl of chili so hearty and spicy I just
had to post the recipe so you could try it! Thick and
meaty! It is great made with either ground beef or venison.
You can print the recipe just by hitting your printer
button. Try it.
www.cattle-today.com/cgi-bin/cookbook/cookbook.cgi?display:1037889624-11382.txt
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C A T T L E T O D A Y N E W S P A P E R
LAST CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE 2009 A.I./HERD BULL ISSUE If
you are looking for a great way to promote your best herd
sire or market semen to over 14,000 cattle producers in the
Southeastern U.S., try advertising in CATTLE TODAY’s
A.I./Herd Bull Issue. This special issue is one of our most
requested throughout the year, and has become an A.I./Herd
Sire Reference for many of our readers. Don’t miss this
important marketing opportunity! E-mail us today for more
information: sales@cattletoday.com or editor@cattletoday.com
Published February 21, 2009. Copy Deadline February 13, 2009.
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
Terrell and Penny Miller, owners of CattleMaxCS came up with
the idea for a cattle software program back in 1997. It was
the result of an independent study project they worked on as
students at Texas A&M University. Two years and a couple of
“I Do’s” later, the newlyweds got the opportunity to further
develop their program to meet the record keeping needs of
Hilliard Ranches in Milam County, Texas. The incredible
response by ranch manager Jim Howell, combined with the
reaction of a few other cattle producers, encouraged Terrell
and Penny to pursue CattleMax software on a wider scale and
commit to the business full-time. Their website provides
visitors valuable information on their product, as well as
testimonials, support and the opportunity to order online.
This is a very useful and well thought out site.
Congratulations to the folks at CattleMax on a job
well done.
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F E B R U A R Y S A L E D A T E S
Cattle Today will be at the following sales in February:
February 7 — N.E. Alabama Performance Breeder’s Bull Sale, Cullman AL
February 19 — Boruff’s Creekside Farm Angus Production Sale, Cookeville TN
February 21 — Willow Oak Best Black Bulls in America Sale, Rogersville TN
February 21 — Yon Family Farms Performance Tested Angus Bull Sale, Ridge Spring SC
February 21 — Monarch Farms 5th Annual Angus Sale, Folsom LA
February 27 — Alabama BCIA EPD Bull and Heifer Sale, Montgomery AL
February 28 — SEBBA Dixie National Beefmaster Sale, All Black Sale & Bob Morgan
Dispersal, Tunica MS
February 28 — Spitzer Ranch Performance Tested Brangus Bull Sale, Calhoun GA
Be sure to look us up and say “Hello.”
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W I N D O W S T I P O F T H E M O N T H
Windows 7 Beta
Microsoft has a free beta of it’s latest version of Windows
called simply Windows 7 available for you to download. But
should you? I have decided over the years that if the
version of Windows you are using is getting the job done for
you, don’t upgrade! Upgrades often cause more problems than
they fix. However, early reviews say Windows 7 is better
than Vista which it will replace.
OR
Try setting Your Computer’s Clock Over the Internet
To set your XP system clock to a time server on the Internet.
1. Double-click the time on your taskbar
2. Click the Internet Time tab
3. Check Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server
4. Click on the Update Now button
and your time will always be correct!
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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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It has travel articles written by some the Internet’s most
talented authors. You can submit a travel article written by
you for them to publish online or find a relevant article to
add to your web site or blog. Give this new site a try:
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Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H
“George Washington is the only president who didn’t blame the
previous administration for his troubles.” ~ Author Unknown
Send us your favorite quotes! We will pick one each month
to be included in our Newsletter. (Be sure to include where
you are from in your e-mail!) Send quotes to:
editor@cattletoday.com
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S E N D U S T O A F R I E N D 
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Good Luck and see you next month.
Belinda Ary
Editor
Macon Gravlee
WebMaster
