Archive for August, 2009
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter August 2009
CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter
August 2009
Volume 11, Number 8
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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
CALF HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION
The management, nutrition and subsequent performance of
calves is a topic of constant debate. In general this
discussion begins with that period immediately after birth
and continues on through the growing animal’s life.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2049.php
HUNTIN’ DAYLIGHT — MAKING CULL COWS PAY MORE
Pity the cull cow. Her becoming one always signifies a
failure of sorts, never a victory.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2034.php
NEW FREE PHOTO CLASSIFIED ADS
We have just installed all new software for our AgAds
Classifieds. Check it out. It’s much easier to use than
the old software. We have classified ads for Cattle, Horses,
Dogs & Pets and Hay. Looking for a job or need help? Check
our ag-related job listings! Want to buy or sell Farm &
Ranch Real Estate? Place your free photo classified ad
today!
cattletoday.com/classified_ads/
FARM INCOME AND COSTS
This release includes the first estimates of 2008 calendar
year national and State farm income that incorporate farm
survey data specific to the 2008 calendar year.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2036.php
DNA TESTS CAN HELP BREEDERS IN TRAIT SELECTION
Originally used in the livestock industry to identify
individual animals and verify parentage for breed registry
purposes, DNA testing is now being used in a wide variety of
ways to help cattle producers select for certain desirable
traits.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2038.php
MANAGE STRESS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN STOCKER CATTLE
Within the next few months huge numbers of freshly weaned
cattle will be shipped from the ranch to grass and grazing
programs.
cattletoday.com/archive/2005/August/CT411.shtml
EARLY WEANING HELPFUL DURING CHALLENGING TIMES
In recent years in much of the United States, especially the
South and Southwest, precipitation has been highly variable,
and drought situations have become common. This year Texas
may have set the record for the most severe drought
conditions ever. Cow-calf producers in this region have
learned or must learn to manage cattle and pastures through
times of drought in order to stay in business.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2039.php
SUCCESSFUL SOIL FERTILITY PROGRAM INVOLVES SIX STEPS
A complete and successful soil fertility program involves
six steps, according to Noble Foundation soil and crops
specialist Jim Johnson.
cattletoday.com/archive/2006/August/CT512.shtml
IT’S THE PITTS — WARNING: READ THIS
Have you read any good tool operating manuals lately?
Me neither.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2040.php
RANCH WEATHER
If you have not visited our Ranch Weather site lately you
are in for a surprise. We have had a major software
upgrade with much improved weather radar and hurricane
information. It still retains the 10 day precip and
temperature maps, drought index, soil moisture map and
plant hardiness chart. In addition you can now customize
your opening page. Try out all the new features.
AUCTION MARKETS ALLOW PRODUCERS TO MARKET CALVES WITH CONFIDENCE
Many challenges face livestock producers. Lack of available
credit and Mother Nature refusing to cooperate, in some
areas, could be at the top of the list. Health outbreaks,
calving problems or the bull being in the neighbor’s pasture
have caused more than one sleepless night. Changes in the
beef industry have also added producer questions when it
comes time to market the calf crop.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2043.php
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER — BINKY BAXTER SCARES A GHOST
Hooter’s visits to the “in-laws”—Claire’s sister and her
family—were infrequent, but always enlightening. It was
Bugsy’s cousins, who provided most of the insight.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2045.php
IT’S THE PITTS — IT’S NOT MY FAULT
Have you noticed how nothing is nobody’s fault any more. An
accused mass murderer is not guilty because his daddy
whipped him when he was a pup. Or his mother took away his
teddy bear. If a politician gets caught with his pants down
it’s not his fault… it’s the media’s fault for bringing it
to the attention of his wife. Currently the art of excuse-
making is being raised to new heights by husbands, Wall
Street businessmen and politicians.
cattletoday.com/archive/2009/August/CT2046.php
BREEDERS MUST BUILD GOOD REPUTATION TO MARKET CATTLE
Artists showcase their talents in a gallery to sell their
product. A seedstock producer’s display case is the sale
ring where potential customers appraise his offering.
cattletoday.com/archive/2004/August/CT350.shtml
MARKET OUTLOOK
Take a look at the daily, weekly and monthly outlook for
cattle prices and demand and the factors affecting them.
Daily – Shootin’ the Bull by Chris Swift
Weekly – Cattle Outlook by Glenn Grimes & Ron Plain
Monthly – Livestock Market Outlook by USDA
See them here:
www.cattletoday.com/markets_outlook.htm
and for a different view try:
www.ranchers.net/markets/index.htm
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY DEHORN CATTLE
Most cattlemen raising horned breeds choose to dehorn their
stock, since horns in the herd can be a nuisance and a hazard.
Here’s how:
cattletoday.com/archive/2003/August/CT285.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 FEATURE!
September 5th — BRANGUS
If you are looking for a great way to promote your operation
to over 15,000 cattle producers in the Southeast, try
advertising in our upcoming Brangus feature. This special
issue will have features and spotlights on the Brangus
breed, the producers and cattle. Don’t miss this
opportunity to market your cattle to an area where Brangus
cattle are very popular! E-mail us today for more
information: mail to: sales@cattletoday.com or
editor@cattletoday.com. Note: The Brangus issue will be
published September 5, 2009.
Ad Deadline — August 28, 2009.
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S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
At Crawford Farms in Livingston, Ala. owners Bryan and Joyce
Crawford have built a quality herd, with some of the finest
Romagnola genetics around. Their goal is to maintain quality
and diversity in their program for years to come. Their
website provides visitors with a nice look at their program,
especially by including quality photos that give buyers the
opportunity to see their product. Congratulations to
Crawford Farms on a job well done.
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S E P T E M B E R S A L E D A T E S
Cattle Today will be at the following sales in September:
September 5 — Ray’s Charolais Farms Dispersal & MidTenn Charolais
Production Sale, Cullman AL
September 12 — SEBBA Miss Beefmaster America Heifer Futurity & Sale,
Pickens MS
September 19 — Debter Hereford/Fleming Angus Female Sale, Horton AL
September 19 — Lynn Angus, Four Hills Farm & Friends Sale, Dickson TN
September 19 — Roy May & Son Annual Production Sale, Knoxville TN
September 26 — Salacoa Valley Farms Performance Tested Brangus Bull
Sale & Commercial Brangus Female Sale, Calhoun GA
September 26 — Southern Source Angus Sale, Cullman AL
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
Caps Lock
Your keyboard has small, hard to see lights (LEDs) to
indicate if your CAPS, NUM and SCROLL lock keys are on or
off. Sometimes when I’m in a hurry typing I accidentally
hit the Caps Lock button and then have to retype.
Here’s how to make your computer beep whenever any of the
lock keys change state: Go to the Control Panel and Double
click Accessibility Options and check ToggleKeys checkbox.
OR
SPEED UP DELETE
To speed up file deletion, turn off Windows’s delete
confirmation. First, right-click the Recycle Bin on your
Desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. Click
the “Global” tab and check the radio button labeled “Use one
setting for all drives.” Uncheck the box labeled “Display
delete confirmation dialog box.” Finally, click Apply and OK
to save changes. If you make a mistake you can still
recover the file from the Recycle Bin.
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F U N S I T E O F T H E M O N T H
Everyday Should Be Saturday!
It’s time for college football. This fun site has humorous
and often insightful looks into your favorite college
football team. No team goes un-speared. A fun read for
football fans.
www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/
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Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H
“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of
standing still…” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Submitted by: Frances Ruth Harris, Kew Gardens, New York
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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Good Luck and see you next month.
Belinda Ary
Editor
Macon Gravlee
WebMaster
