Midwestern Cattle Management

Archive for: August 2009

August 31, 2009

Consumer Attitudes Improving about Beef

Filed under: Cattle News - 31 Aug 2009

The 2009 Consumer Beef Index, a study conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff, shows a positive increase in consumer attitudes about beef. The study surveyed more than 1,000 consumers ages 13-65 to track changes in consumer attitudes, and help …

August 29, 2009

Saturday is Recipe Day: Stuffed Green Peppers

Filed under: Uncategorized - 29 Aug 2009

Delicious Stuffed Peppers

2/3 cup pearled barley
6 green peppers
1 pound Lean Ground Beef or Lean Ground Round
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Put barley …

August 28, 2009

Starch is the Key to High Quality Beef

Filed under: Cattle News - 28 Aug 2009

Producers aiming for high-quality beef, take note: starch is one of the most important components to feed at every step in the life of cattle.

A recent study from the University of Illinois shows the level of starch in both growing …

August 19, 2009

Rain, rain and more rain … not always good

Filed under: Cattle News - 19 Aug 2009

Two days ago, parts of eastern Colorado received more than 4 inches of rain in two hours. Last night, southeastern Colorado received 5.75 inches of rain in a 2.5 hour period, with hail as an added hazard.

For generations, farmers …

August 18, 2009

Plan for winter hay needs now

Filed under: Uncategorized - 18 Aug 2009

We may be rolling in thick hay now, but with winter right around the corner, will you be prepared to feed your livestock?

Here is an interesting press release from CSU Extension that may assist you in figuring the amount of …

August 14, 2009

Speaking of Storage …

Filed under: Uncategorized - 14 Aug 2009

Applications Accepted Starting Monday for Farm Storage Loan Program

On Monday, USDA’s Farm Service Agency will begin accepting and approving applications for farm storage loans. The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 made several changes to the program such …

August 13, 2009

Black Ink: Power Cards

Filed under: Uncategorized - 13 Aug 2009

If you make a living on a ranch, that’s a success. Just living on a ranch is a success. Heck, just taking one more breath can be a victory.

August 12, 2009

UNL Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day Planned at Concord

Filed under: Uncategorized - 12 Aug 2009

LINCOLN, Neb. — An Aug. 26 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Haskell Agricultural Laboratory near Concord will help producers save water and money.

Sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association …

August 10, 2009

Monday’s Points of Interest

Filed under: Uncategorized - 10 Aug 2009

Colo. Rancher John Salazar working for Death Tax Relief in Legislature

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) praised legislation introduced by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. John Salazar (D-CO) that would provide farmers and ranchers relief from the death tax. …

Saturday: How about an Outdoor Recipe?

Filed under: Uncategorized - 10 Aug 2009

Individual Campfire Stew

“These pretty parcels are perfect for grilling or whipping up over a campfire,” suggests Margaret Hanson-Maddox of Montpelier, Indiana. “I can get several outdoor chores done while they’re cooking.”

SERVINGS: 4
METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Grill: …

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