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THE FEBRUARY ISSUE WILL BE ONLINE NEXT WEEK!

  • Producing biodiesel in the feedlot
  • Cleaning & storing syringes
  • Sexed semen to raise replacement heifers
  • Prudent use of antibiotics
  • Reporting greenhouse gases
  • Stocking rates for yearlings

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This weeks eNews...

Temple Grandin's story debuts on HBO... Read more >

Options vary when marketing cattle ... Read more >

Review mirror on quality... Read more >

Cattle Feed: What do those vitamins & minerals really do? Read more >

Feeding moldy hay... Read more >

Mix & match corn co-products to achieve a balanced ration Read more >

Feedlot Columnists

Anne Burkholder

by Nancy Carver Singleton

Quality Assurance

At her 3,000 head feedyard, Anne Burkholder is a picture of beef quality assurance at work. As owner and manager of Will Feed Inc. in Cozad, Neb., Burkholder started BQA training early in her feedyard career.

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by by Luke Schwieterman,
President of Schwieterman Inc.

Economic Growth Ahead?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 10000 this week, the first time since October 2008. Metals have rallied along with the energy market. Grains have participated in the rally with the lows posted in early September now being viewed as the “harvest low.” Cattle are trading at $84 this week. Commodities have a good feel to them right now except for the US dollar, an indication that inflationary times maybe upon us.

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FeedLot Features

Developing Company Culture

Louis Gerstner was the CEO for IBM in the 1990’s when the company needed a major transformation to adapt to a revolutionary business environment. He was quoted in Jim Collin’s new book, “How the Mighty Fall”, to say, “I came to see, in my time at IBM, that culture isn’t just one aspect of the game—it is the game.”

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FEED-LOT Web Exclusive Articles

Critical decisions with feed additives

by Dr. James I. Sprague, nutritionist
Most feedlot operations consult with nutritionist and veterinarians to evaluate the alternatives for feed additives and nutrient additions to rations. (Costs and benefits are always important.)

Several critical decisions need to be made about feed additives that can impact not only cost but performance.

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Closeout closeups show differences

Ranchers may feel trapped in a commodity rut. Some have tried to upgrade genetics and health program, but didn’t see a measurable difference on sale day. Perhaps they didn’t follow through by documenting those improvements and sharing information, or perhaps it will just take a little more time.

 

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Industry News

Scholarships available for Women's Ag Conference

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Elanco forms Food Safety Business Unit

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Roto-Mix Assists South African Customer with Feedlot Expansion

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The recipe for beef demand

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New Johne’s Disease Q&A Brochure FREE, Packed with Info

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IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES

Beef Reproduction Task Force Meeting

San Antonio, TX

Jan 28-29, 201

NCBA Convention

San Antonio, TX

Jan 27-30, 2010

Mid-America Alfalfa Expo
Kearney, Nebraska
February 2 – 3, 2010
Colusa Farm Show
Colusa, California
February 2 – 4, 2010
Iowa Power Farming Show
Des Moines, Iowa
February 2 – 4, 2010
Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum
Spokane, Washington
February 2 – 4, 2010
Southern Farm Show
Raleigh, North Carolina
February 3 – 5, 2010

World Ag Expo
Tulare, California
February 9 – 11, 2010
Nebraska Feedlot Roundtable
various locations in Nebraska
February 9 – 11, 2010
National Farm Machinery Show
Louisville, Kentucky
February 10 – 13, 2010
Western Farm Show
Kansas City, Missouri
February 19 – 21, 2010