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CattleFax Outlook

CattleFax forecasts continued strong demand and high price outlook for cattle producers. Weather and other factors contribute to volatility and slow expansion.

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The Estate Planning Stuff You Need with Shannon Ferrell

How do we go from broaching the topic of estate planning with loved ones to setting in motion an iron-clad transition when the time comes? Shannon Ferrell — professor of Agriculture Economics specializing in Agricultural Law at Oklahoma State — has more than a few ideas.

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Evaluating Bull Fertility: Scrotal Size and Shape

A bull’s scrotal size and shape are strong indicators of his fertility and his offspring’s fertility potential.

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Producers Discuss Tools, Genetic Progress

Commercial cattlemen share lessons learned from data, genetic tools at 2024 Angus Convention.

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Making Connections

Why working with your regional manager can benefit your bull-buying experience.

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Are Your Marketing Efforts Trapped?

February 24, 2025 By Troy Marshall

In “Market Closeout” this month, author Troy Marshall discusses how the No. 1 hurdle we face is not accepting the role of marketing, but rather overcoming tradition.

A BCS for All Seasons

February 24, 2025

Use body condition to guide feed needs for the cow herd.

A Deeper Dive

February 24, 2025 By Lynsey McAnally

Here are three "Angus At Work" episodes focused on feeding strategies and management, including “Don’t Feed Cows Like you Did 20 Years Ago with Ted Perry,” “Keeping Climate Solutions Voluntary with Ashley Bruner,” and “Flexibility and Smart Supplementation with Karla Wilke.”

Health & Husbandry

February 24, 2025 By Brad White

In this edition of “Health & Husbandry”, author Brad White discusses the need for a strategic parasite control program, which takes understanding of the parasite life cycle, knowing which animals are most susceptible and matching parasite burden with appropriate control.

Forage-backgrounding

February 24, 2025 By Heather Smith Thomas

While many people background weaned calves in a drylot setting, there are advantages to forage-backgrounding on pasture. Options for high-quality pasture will vary depending on your location.

Angus Stakes

February 24, 2025 By Shauna Hermel

Editor Shauna Hermel shares why it is important to keep accuracies and associated possible change in mind when evaluating expected progeny differences.

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Members have made “Fostering the profitability of commercial cattle producers” their central long-range objective.

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of feeders pay a premium for cattle with potential to qualify for CAB, and 42% of them expect that premium to increase in the future.

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of feeders say the role of genetics will grow in importance in their purchasing decisions.

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Angus bulls sold at auction in FY2023 — and more by private treaty.