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Cattle Today
Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock.
PRODUCERS MUST PROMOTE INDUSTRY ACCURATELY
On a day to day basis every producer has the task of bringing consistent, accurate information to the marketplace in an effort of promote the beef product and to support this way of life. Understanding the challenge this presents in the marketplace and in the media is an important part of the battle and is the reason for this series of articles.
SOUTHEASTERN CALF PRICES STILL SHOWING IMPROVEMENT
For decades, cattle from the southeastern U.S. have sold at a discount compared to cattle from the Midwest. Data says they deserve better, according to a beef cattle specialist with Certified Angus Beef LLC.
IT'S THE PITTS -- DUDES AND DESPERADOES
Greed and stupidity must both travel on the same chromosome.
TOOLS FOR GENETIC PREDICTION HAVE EXPLODED
If you long for the good old days when a keen eye and perhaps a basic knowledge of cow families was more than enough to sort bulls, you're not alone. Though genetic selection is more accurate than ever, it can also seem more complex than the Tax Code.
A.I. IS BEEF INDUSTRY'S MOST UNDERUSED TOOL
This article will review the value that AI has to offer to the beef cattle producer and attempt to illustrate some of the production and economic benefits of this powerful resource. Hopefully we'll see some converts.
RIDGEFIELD FARM NAMED BREEDER OF THE YEAR
Ridgefield Farm, Brasstown, N.C. was selected as the 2009 Braunvieh Association of America (BAA) Breeder of the Year at the BAA 25th anniversary annual meeting, national show and sale in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show, Denver Colo., January 13-15.
NCBA STRUCTURAL CONCEPT ADOPTED AT CONVENTION
In preparation for key battles it foresees for the beef industry in coming years, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Board of Directors voted to adopt a report and governance structure concept by a Governance Task Force that would lead to significant structural changes to the organization.
LITTLE CREEK FARM HOSTS MAGNOLIA CLASSIC SALE
The winter storm that rolled through the South in early January brought rain, snow, ice, blustery winds and tem¬peratures that dropped into the teens in Starkville, Miss. In spite of the conditions, a good crowd arrived at the Little Creek Farms Sale Facility on January 9 to appraise the offering of Full Fleckvieh Simmental and Red Angus cattle.
HEREFORD FEMALE SELLS FOR $38,000 TO BENEFIT YOUTH FOUNDATION
A big supporter of youth in the beef industry made a sizeable contribution to the future of the Hereford breed Jan. 16 in the Beef Palace Auction Arena at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
EXTENDING PRODUCTIVE LIFE OF BULLS PAYS DIVIDENDS
Cattlemen have always been interested in one number; in particular with their financial reports, the bottom line. Speculation quickly turns to fact if it is in red or black ink, but how that figure came to be has been a mystery for some.
IT'S THE PITTS--THE MISSING MIDDLE
The middle class has gone missing in this country. In America today it seems like we have the super wealthy and we have the poor, with the middle class nowhere to be found.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK--OLD FRIENDS-OLD ACQUAINTANCES
Hooter ran through his mental list one more time as he started his pickup.
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS OFFER PRODUCERS MOST FLEXIBILITY
At one point or another, most cattle operations form a partnership with another person or entity. Perhaps it is a partnership on a single head of cattle (e.g., a flush cow, a bull in a stud, a show heifer) or perhaps it is a more long-term partnership where profits and losses will be shared among family members or cattle operations.
BE AWARE OF BREEDING GUARANTEES WHEN BUYING BULLS
Run enough bulls long enough and it's not a matter of whether one will become unusable; it's a matter of when and how many.
EXPORT MARKETS OPEN UP NEW MARKETING POSSIBILITIES
Marketing plans often take many shapes or forms depending on the firm's overall goals. Developing untapped resources often adds another option for these outfits to make a profit. As production costs continue to rise, market diversity will sometimes help defray expense.
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Illinois Cattle Links
Ag Universities
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Illinois State University
Illinois State University welcomes you. On our Web site you will find many helpful links to important information. From applying online to the Freshman Link, and others.
http://www.ilstu.edu/
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Cooperatives: Energy
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Serving the rural residents of Washington, Jefferson, and Marion Counties, Illinois with affordable electricity. Includes business information, regional news, and educational programs.
http://www.tricountycoop.com/
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Equipment: Tractors
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M & S Implement Company Inc
New Holland, Agco Gleaner, and Bush Hog farm equipment dealer selling new and used tractors, combines, mowers, and other farm machinery in Southern Illinois
http://msimplement.com
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Buck Brothers
Northern Illinois area John Deere dealership. Product line serving the agricultural, home owner, commercial landscaper, golf courses and municipalities.
http://buckbrosinc.com/
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Equipment: Used Tractors & Equipment
Gardening
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Illinois' Best Plants at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Best plants for Midwest gardens include recommended perennials, trees, shrubs, evergreens. Chicago Botanic Garden advice on ornamental, hardy plant selections for garden design and landscape planning. Plant recommendations for better gardening.
http://bestplants.chicago-botanic.org/
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Horses*: Breeds: American Saddlebred
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Daybreak Farm ... An American Saddlebred Farm
Daybreak Farm is a full service training and breeding facility featuring American Saddlebreds and located in Princeton, Illinois just south of Interstate 80. There are always American Saddlebred horses for sale from weanlings to finished Show Horses. Horse training available beginning with futurity youngsters, the starting of show prospects, and the finished performance or saddleseat equitation horses.
http://www.daybreakfarmsaddlebreds.com/
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Horses*: Breeds: Appaloosa
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Lazy T Ranch - Appaloosa Horses
Lazy T Ranch was established in 1995. We strive to produce beautiful, colored Appaloosa horses that will both halter and ride. We are located just outside of Springfield, Illinois. We stand our stallion, Northern Brights to a few outside mares and typically have a small number of select yearlings and weanlings for sale.
http://userweb.springnet1.com/lazyt/
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Horses*: Breeds: Quarter Horse
Livestock*: Goats: Breeds
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KNS Goat Farms
Offering Boer Goats, Nubian Goats, Alpine Nubian Cross Goats, and Boer Nubian Cross Goats for sale. Located in Grantsburg, Illinois.
http://www.knsfarms.com
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Livestock*: Goats: Breeds: Nubian: Breeders
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Six Point Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats for milk and show located in central Illinois
http://www.sixpointfarm.com
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Livestock*: Sheep: Breeds: Miniature Sheep
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Little Country Acres
Registered "Babydoll" Southdowns in N/E Illinois. We are enrolled in the scrapie program, flock #IL2679F. We also raise registered Shetland sheep in many colors.
http://www.illinoissheep.com
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Real Estate
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Illinois Land For Sale
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Illinois land for sale with 1000s of farms, ranches, waterfront and rural residential properties.
http://www.LandsofIllinois.com
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Real Estate: Appraisers
Real Estate: Farm Real Estate: North America: United States
Ag Universities
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University of Illinois
Eight undergraduate colleges and one school offer over 150 programs of study leading to baccalaureate degrees.
http://www.uiuc.edu/
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Cattle*: Gelbvieh
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Unsicker Farms
High performance, moderately framed, optimum EPD Gelbvieh and Angus herd sires are used to produce commercial F1 and composite heifers and bulls near Peoria, Illinois.
http://www.unsickerfarms.com/index.html
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Cattle*: Limousin
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Carrousel Farms
Comprised of over 10,000 acres of land in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and specializing in purebred Limousin and Angus beef cattle, Holstein dairy cattle, vegetables, cash grain crops, and Arabian horses.
http://www.carrouselfarms.com/
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Government Agencies
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
The department oversees the conservation of the state's land and water resources; the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals;
http://www.agr.state.il.us/
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Hay, Feeds, Minerals, Supplements
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Flavor Hut International
Producer of flavors for use in a wide range of feeds and pet food. Product list and contact information. Located in St. Charles, Illinois.
http://www.flavorhut.com/
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Livestock*: Alpacas, Llamas, Camelids: Alpacas
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Eden's Harvest Farm
We are a family farm specializing in Huacaya Alpacas, Tailored contracts, TTEAM Traing for our Alpacas and Customers, & New Breeders Reference Manual. We are conveniently located in Central Illinois, 26 miles South of I-80 and 12 miles West of I-55 between Streator, Dwight and Pontiac.
http://www.edensharvestfarm.com
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Livestock*: Alpacas, Llamas, Camelids: Alpacas: Associations
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Great Lakes Alpaca Association
The Great Lakes Alpaca Association (GLAA) was formed in 1995 to promote the growth of the alpaca industry in the Great Lakes region-- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Our membership includes both new and established alpaca breeders.
http://www.GLAA-Alpaca.org
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Livestock*: Alpacas, Llamas, Camelids: Alpacas: Breeders
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Always Alpacas
Alpaca farm in Southern Illinois offering animals for sale, as well as fiber, fleece and fiber products, boarding, breeding and contract sales.
http://www.alwaysalpacas.com/
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Rustic View Alpacas
We are located in the heart of Illinois, North of Peoria, along what was part of the original Peoria-Galena Trail. Our focus is breeding for improved genetics along with excellent customer service. We are available ANYTIME! We won't leave you out in the cold.
http://www.alpacanation.com/rusticview.asp
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Livestock*: Alpacas, Llamas, Camelids: Alpacas: Breeders: Suris
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J4 Alpacas
Suri alpaca breeders in Illinois. Also offer, boarding and stud service. Site includes large list of links to alpaca topics and variety of other topics as well.
http://www.j4alpacas.com
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Wolfpaca Ranch
Breeders in Northern Illinois offering suri alpacas for sale.
http://www.wolfpacaranch.com
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Livestock*: Alpacas, Llamas, Camelids: Llamas: Breeders
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Drury Lane Llamas
South American and domestic registered stock for sale. (Carbondale , Illinois)
http://www.llamaweb.com/east/DLL
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Sun Valley Llamas
Breeders specializing in llamas with great dispositions, lovely fiber and solid bloodlines in central Illinois, USA.
http://www.sunvalleyllamas.com/
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Livestock*: Goats: Breeds: Nubian: Breeders
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Vern Haven Farm
A small goat farm located in southern Illinois developing a nice line of purebred Nubian Dairy Goats using registered stock.
http://www.angelfire.com/il/vernhaven/
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Six Point Farm
Small family farm producing quality registered Nubian dairy goats for show and milk. Located in Bloomington, Illinois, USA.
http://www.sixpointfarm.com/
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Livestock*: Poultry: Hatcheries
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Shagbark Bantams
Breeders of Belgian d'Uccles in mille fleur, porcelain, gold neck, whiteand black, Call Ducks in butterscotch and snowy, and the Malaysian Serama. Poultry health articles available on-line. Located in northern Illinois, USA.
http://www.shagbarkbantams.com/
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Livestock*: Services
Livestock*: Sheep: Breeds: Hampshire: Breeders
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Pleasant Acres Farm
Breeders of Hampshire sheep and Hereford cattle in Marengo, Illinois, USA. The sheep are all foot rot free, OPP and CL negative, and B ovis negative.
http://www.pleasantacresfarm.com/
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Livestock*: Sheep: Breeds: Shetland Sheep: Breeders
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Little Country Acres
N/E Illinois breeder of registered Shetland sheep and registered "babydoll" Southdowns. Pets and breeding stock, and occasionally raw wool. Enrolled in Vol. Scrapies program #IL2679.
http://www.illinoissheep.com
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Livestock*: Sheep: Club Lambs
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J & J Show Lambs
Club Lamb breeder located on the Wisconsin/Illinois border.
http://www.jandjshowlambs.com/
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Harms Show Lambs
Larry and Barb Harms of Lexington, Illinois. Detailed information on stud rams used, winners, and sales consignments.
http://www.clublambpage.com/harms/
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Livestock*: Swine
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Prairie State Semen, Inc.
Boar stud and hog semen supplier, offers semen from champion Hampshires, Yorkshires, Durcos, Pietrain, and show pigs sires. Located in Champaign, Illinois, USA.
http://www.showpigs.com/
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Research - Extension Services
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Illinois Cooperative Extension
University of Illinois Extension provides practical, research-based information and programs to help individuals, families, farms, businesses and communities in Illinois.
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/welcome.html
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