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OSU Purebred Beef Center supporters honored

Sun, Sep 18, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mother Nature has proven to be no match for the generosity of Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center supporters, who were honored during a come-and-go reception at the center on Sept. 17.

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Role of international trade looms larger for cattle and beef markets

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Increased U.S. beef production and lower cattle prices are reversing the trend of recent years, where beef exports decreased as record high prices rationed demand in both domestic and international markets.

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Value-added cattle program OQBN sets certified sales dates

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network has identified dates and locations for its annual fall slate of certified cattle sales.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Know when to help fall-calving cows and heifers during the calving process

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma ranchers who use a fall calving system should be reviewing research-proven information about the amount of time cows and heifers are allowed to be in labor before assistance should be given.

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Summertime temperatures shorten gestation length in fall-calving cows and heifers

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving time is approaching rapidly, with its start in some herds sometimes beginning before producers expect.

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Round bale costs part of managing profit margins for some beef producers

Mon, Aug 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although round bales have been popular with beef producers for many years, there are many challenges to buying, producing and using round bales correctly and cost effectively.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAgricultural EconomicsExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Take action now to stockpile bermudagrass for winter cattle use

Mon, Aug 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Temperatures may be hitting 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, but it is winter that should be on the mind of producers looking to stockpile bermudagrass hay.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Understanding effects ‘beyond the ranch’ focus of Aug. 11 NW Oklahoma Beef Conference.

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

ENID, Okla. – The Northwest Oklahoma Beef Conference on Aug. 11 will showcase how further processing, innovation, policy and marketing play significant roles in determining the ultimate value of beef and its effects on producers and the industry as a whole.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Keep a watchful eye out for anaplasmosis in cattle herds

Wed, Jul 06, 2016

ENID, Okla. – The occurrence of anaplasmosis has been shown to be more widespread in the United States than once thought, underscoring the need for cattle producers to be aware of causes for and clinical signs of the disease.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Producers should guard against heat stress in cattle

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most areas of Oklahoma experience 70 or more days each year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, providing ample reason for cattle producers to guard against heat stress in their herds.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Dairy herds expected to have decreasing effect on U.S beef production

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although beef, as a by-product of the dairy industry, rarely exhibits a major influence on dairy industry production decisions, it is important to note that dairy animals contribute a significant portion of total animal slaughter and beef supply.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
U.S. beef trade situation down for April but improving slowly overall

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent beef and cattle trade data shows a mixed bag of global market impacts, with total U.S. beef exports decreasing 5.3 percent in April compared to last year.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
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