Items Tagged with 'value-added programs'
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Livestock Risk Protection can secure you a minimum price for your 2025 calf crop today and you can still sell higher if the market should end up that way when your calves are ready for sale.
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Adding value without reinventing the wheel
Value-added programs offer premiums to producers but may be seen as extra work not worth the extra income. However, many ranchers are already on track for a number of verification programs and would need to make very minimal adjustments to their existing management protocols.
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The truth about genomic prediction every rancher should know
When commercial cattlemen invest in genomic testing, they are consistently able to select replacement heifers that pass on desirable DNA to their offspring.
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What’s the beef with beef-on-dairy calves?
The sharp rise in beef-on-dairy over the last half-decade has forced the beef industry to face challenges – from calf raisers to the feedlot to the packing plant – that previously had played relatively minor roles.
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Focusing on adding value regardless of market trends will equal long-term benefits
Even when prices are high, taking the time to add value to the calf crop through simple protocols can pay off and set producers ahead for the future.
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3 marketing decisions to increase profitability this fall
Tight margins point the spotlight on a variety of important marketing considerations, including adding value to cattle, market timing and risk management.
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