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CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter February 2009
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
February 2009
Volume 11, Number 2
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NATIONAL WESTERN EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
The 103rd edition of the National Western Stock Show, Horse
Show and Rodeo came to a close on Sunday, Jan. 25 as crowds
gathered for a sold-out ProRodeo performance. With nearly
every day of the show surrounded by warm, sunny weather,
overall attendance exceeded expectations.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1867.shtml
HUNTIN DAYLIGHT — MANAGE WHAT YOU CAN
General Dwight D. Eisenhower is credited with saying, “In
preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are
useless but planning is indispensable.” Though economic
wonderments are light years away from World Wars—life and
death—the same advice continues to apply; taking seriously
rather than for granted the opportunity to chart strategy
based on both hard facts and rational assumptions.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1874.shtml
HORSES 4 KIDS
If you know a kid who likes horses tell them about our
site. It features fun, free online activities for kids.
Play free Games, Puzzles, Quizzes. Learn, Explore and More!
And remember… dreams really do come true!
IRS TAKES MORE AGGRESSIVE APPROACH TO FARMING AUDITS
The IRS is focusing more on audits in the farming, livestock
and horse industries in which taxpayers are claiming six
figures or more in tax deductions.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1877.shtml
SHORT OF GRASS?
Consider the alternatives:
cattletoday.com/archive/2001/January/Cattle_Today122.shtml
EXAMINE FEED FORMULAS TO INSURE COST EFFECTIVENESS
This past week a producer from Virginia called and had an
interesting question. He asked “I’ve been buying this free-
choice mineral and based on the tag it has a ton of stuff in
it that I don’t understand. Do I really need all this?”
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1878.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — BAILOUT BONANZA
Everyone from big banks, collapsing car companies, ill
insurance firms and even Hustler magazine has asked for a
government bailout. All but Hustler got the cash.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1879.shtml
GOOD DECISIONS HELP PRODUCERS MAINTAIN PROFITABILITY
Most cattlemen are no strangers to hard work. Blood, sweat
and tears have been the heart and soul of more than one
successful operation.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1881.shtml
MINERAL INTAKE CRITICAL FOR REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE
The old saying goes “if you don’t get them bred, you’re not going to
accomplish much.” Over the years we have addressed nutrition’s
effect on the brood cow and this factor just cannot be minimized.
cattletoday.com/archive/2004/February/CT311.shtml
PELLET TO THE BRAIN DIDN’T STOP ONE DOG
A bullet to the brain usually means game over, but one young
Labrador retriever beat the odds with the expert emergency
help of a local veterinarian and Mississippi State
University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1885.shtml
SOLID A.I. PROGRAM LEAVES LITTLE TO CHANCE
The benefits of artificial insemination (AI) are well
documented. By employing herd bulls that remain anonymous to
the cows that are being bred, producers should be able to
make genetic progress more rapidly.
cattletoday.com/archive/2006/February/CT440.shtml
ANGUSSOURCE ADDS VALUE AND BUILDS BUYER DEMAND
For Steve Hines, who runs about 800 head of commercial and
registered Angus cattle near High Springs, Fla., the
advantages of AngusSource are clear.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/February/CT1882.shtml
TAX TIME TIPS FOR LIVESTOCK OWNERS
Many people who own livestock farms are full-time
professionals in non-farming fields–doctors, for instance.
The IRS often enough will assess deficiencies against these
individuals based on the idea that the activity is simply a
means of generating tax write-offs.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/February/CT849.shtml
CAREFUL BULL SELECTION CRUCIAL TO FUTURE OF COW HERD
Careful bull selection is crucial to the future genetics
of your cow herd and to the saleability of your calves.
cattletoday.com/archive/2007/February/CT838.shtml
GESTATION TABLE
Ever need a handy gestation table to let you know when your
calf is due? Cattle Today’s Gestation Table and Due Date
Calculator is just what you need.
cattletoday.com/gestation.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
A.I./ HERD BULL ISSUE 2009!
Our Annual A.I./Herd Bull Issue is hot off the presses!
This A.I./Herd Bull Issue is full of useful breeding
information and ideas that will put your operation on the
right track! For a free copy, and more information on
a subscription to CATTLE TODAY, go to:
www.cattletoday.com/subscription.htm.
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
Springer Farms, North Little Rock, Ark., was established
with one bull calf and four bred heifers in 1999. Today this
progressive Murray Grey operation has grown to over 40 head,
committed to producing quality seedstock for the industry.
Owners Michael and LeeAnn Springer have done a good job with
their website, giving visitors a first hand look at the Murray
Grey breed and their operation. Congratulations on a job
well done.
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M A R C H S A L E D A T E S
Cattle Today will be at the following sales in March:
March 4 — Tifton Performance Tested Bull Sale, Tifton GA
March 7 — Black Crest Farms Annual Angus Production Sale, Sumter SC
March 7 — BoPat Farms Angus Bull Sale, Bradford TN
March 7 — Circle B Farms Cattle & Equipment Dispersal, Uniontown AL
March 13 — Tennessee Agribition Gelbvieh Sale, Murfreesboro TN
March 13 — Tennessee Agribition Chiangus Sale, Murfreesboro TN
March 14 — Tennessee Agribition Simmental Sale, Murfreesboro TN
March 21 — Rogers Bar HR Turn-out Bull Sale, Collins MS
March 28 — SERAA 18th Annual Grasstime Red Angus Auction, Cullman AL
Be sure to look us up and say “Hello.”
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Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H
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