CATTLE TODAY/Ranchers.net Newsletter for November 2010
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Read on to find out the latest cattle news, useful tips,
and what’s happening on the ‘net.
INTERESTING STUFF
HUNTIN’ DAYLIGHT — CORN PRICE SURGE A GAME CHANGER
Now you see it, now you don’t. Rather than a magician’s mantra, that phrase describes USDA projections of this year’s corn harvest.
GOOD GRAZING MANAGEMENT CAN BENEFIT STOCKERS
Practicing good grazing management strategies can be very beneficial to a stocker operation. Pastureland that has been managed appropriately will be more productive for a longer period of time, have higher forage quality, and forage waste will be reduced.
IT’S THE PITTS — ACTIONS, NOT ELECTIONS
Like just about everything else in our society these days, our political machine is broken and our election process is in need of a complete overhaul.
PLAN AHEAD TO REDUCE PRODUCTION COSTS
Survival in the cattle industry is on based on a list of factors. Low cost producers (in all segments of the production chain) will survive in this system of competitive markets. Others (high-cost producers) will eventually be unable to compete and will exit the business.
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HUNTING AND FISHING IMPROVES HABITAT AND ECONOMY
Darren Miller was 13 when he experienced the heart-thumping, adrenaline-flowing excitement of his first squirrel hunt.
THE OLD COUNTRY STORE IS OPEN!
Check out The Country Store for great Christmas gifts. No crowds, no traffic, no hassle. Books, CDs, Clothing, Toys, Electronics, Flowers, Gift Baskets, and much more. It’s
worth a look!
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK — LEARNING FROM A MASTER
Wind blustered through Apache Flats, pelting everything and everyone with a mix of sleet and ice. The boys were warming themselves beside the wood stove in Lonnie’s feed store when Lonnie slammed down the phone.
VACCINATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE PRODUCERS INSURANCE
Many ranchers know the feeling, all to well, circulating on Wall Street. There is a lot at stake and cattlemen have had to employ all the tools at their disposal to protect their investment over the years. High risk cattle, that are left unvaccinated, are the same kind of time bomb we see on the Exchange, ticking away just waiting for the proverbial wreck or outbreak to occur.
IT’S THE PITTS – DON’T ASK
Recently a new ranch owner in our area forced himself into the conversation at the morning coffee club of old ranchers. In the course of the conversation he asked one of the crankier members how many acres he owned. Judging by the response you’d have thought he killed the old boy’s dog, stole his horse or insulted his wife.
MATCHING COW SIZE TO RESOURCES PREVENTS PROBLEMS
Cow size varies tremendously across and even within beef cattle operations. Size is routinely described in terms of both weight and frame.
BAXTER BLACK
If you haven’t read Baxter Black’s articles in Cattle Today, you are missing an American Original. Baxter is always interesting, usually funny and occasionally controversial.
CHECKOFF GAUGES CONSUMER ISSUES SURROUNDING SAFETY
The beef checkoff conducts periodic surveys to monitor consumer confidence in the safety of beef. These studies provide measures of the effects on consumers of issues in the marketing environment and support a strategic foundation for consumer and influencer programs in issues management and communications.
MATERIAL PARTICIPATION TEST CAN "TRICK" TAXPAYERS
Often enough the IRS will “trick” taxpayers by questioning
whether they satisfy the Material Participation Test. This
happens if the IRS concedes that your farm, livestock or
horse activity is conducted for profit under the hobby loss
rule.
MANAGING SICK CATTLE IS IMPORTANT TO PROFITABILITY
There are few factors that affect the profitability of a cattle operation like sickness and deathloss in cattle.
WEIGH PROS AND CONS OF FALL VERSUS SPRING CALVING
On numerous occasions the topic of calving in the fall versus calving in the spring has come up as a topic of discussion among cattlemen. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with each of them and as with most management decisions it becomes a matter of which fits your production scenario the best.
RANCH LIST
Over 1600 ranches have listed their operation in our Ranch Links. Have you listed your ranch yet? It’s
quick, easy and free. List your’s today! And if you are
already listed please check and make sure your info is up
to date.
CATTLE TODAY NEWSPAPER
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SITE OF THE MONTH
TANNER FARMS
Gary and Lorrie Tanner were both raised on family farms, high school sweethearts, and married during their college years. The Tanner’s have always been in the commercial cattle business and began using Angus bulls to improve their calf crop by producing a calf with better appeal to buyers. Today, Tanner Farms in Shuqualak, Mississippi has over one thousand head of cattle in their combined herd and is looking forward to a bright future in the Angus industry. Visitors are treated to a good look at this family operation when they visit the Tanner Farms’ website. Not only is the website attractive, but it is very informative as well. They also have included scenic pictures that enhance the site. Congratulation to the Tanner family on a job well done!
www.tannerfarms.net
DECEMBER SALE DATES
Cattle Today will be at the following sales in December:
December 3 — Black & White Bull Sale, Montgomery Stockyards, Montgomery AL
December 3 — Callaway Farms Dispersion, Rayle GA
December 10 — Calhoun 41st Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale, Calhoun GA
December 11 — North Alabama Bull Test & BCIA Heifer Sale, Cullman AL
Be sure to look us up and say “Hello.”
WINDOWS TIP OF THE MONTH
PICASA
Picasa is a free software download from Google that helps
you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your
PC. Picasa also makes advanced editing simple by putting
one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips. And
Picasa makes it a snap to share your pictures – you can
email, print photos and make CDs.
picasa.google.com/
O R
Use the Windows Logo Key!
The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most
computer keyboards is the shortcut anchor for the following commands:
Windows: Display the Start menu
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
Windows + F: Display Search for files
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
Windows + L: Lock the workstation
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
FUN SITE OF THE MONTH
NORTHPOLE.COM
Enjoy Christmas with Santa Claus at the North pole, an award-winning Christmas web site. Send a letter to Santa Clause or a Christmas card to a friend. Find yummy Christmas recipes, Christmas stories, Christmas entertainment and free games to play. Take the naughty or nice quiz or enjoy the very popular Norad Santa Tracker.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white’.” — Bing Crosby
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included in our ewsletter. (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
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