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Who Makes Change Happen In The Beef Business? We Find Out!
Season 3 Episode 152
EPISODE 152 DETAILS
Whose job is it to change the cattle industry. Is it the cow-calf man, who raises the majority of the beef? Is it the seedstock producer who raises the genetics that we need? Is it the stocker, who gets the calves on feed? Is it the feed yard to get the cattle to finish? Is it the packer who processes and harvests the beef? In reality, it is all of these segments coming together to make the changes we need in the cattle business. However, it is the seedstock producer who can influence that change probably more than any of those aforementioned segments. We had a great sit-down conversation with Steve Koester, the immediate past president of the Red Angus Association of America and Co-Owner and Manager of Koester Red Angus. We have the news from cow country that you need to hear. Plus feeder calf sale reports are on fire!!! Not to mention the weekly market recap with Kirk Donsbach with Stone X Financial, Inc. We have it all for you in this jam-packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show! As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.
KOESTER RED ANGUSOur vision for the future...Rooted in heritage and stewardship while envisioning tomorrow. We look beyond the current season and market, seeking fresh genetics that will add value to our customers’ calves and cowherds for generations into the future. We know – and accept the responsibility – that our decisions today impact the livelihood of the cattlemen who trust our genetics.
All of our registered Red Angus Cows and heifers calve in August and September on pasture, where we weigh and tag daily. We also udder and disposition score each dam as she calves. All of our cows are DNA tested and display genomically enhanced EPDs which predicts their potential to the highest level possible.
In early November, we synchronize, AI and sort into breeding groups for a 45-day breeding season. Matings are done which enhance our customers’ profitability to the best of our ability.
We wean calves in March and collect DNA samples for GGP testing. We also weigh and body condition score the cows as well as record her foot scores. The heifers are summered on pasture with only protein block supplements. We run the bulls on grass with just enough supplement to maintain their development and prepare them for yearling carcass and data collection. They are not put on a feed test.
The Sale Bulls come into the lot in late August where we develop them as long yearlings for the sale in March, held in conjunction with Leland Red Angus at their ranch near Sidney, Montana. In addition to genomically enhanced EPDs on the Sale Bulls, we continually monitor performance, feet, and disposition, culling accordingly until only the highest profitability bulls are maintained for sale.
We welcome guests to visit our family operation during any season or phase of production.
COW COUNTRY NEWS
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USDA Tests “Raised Without Antibiotics” Beef Claim.
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U.S. Senator Introduces New Meat Packing Anti-Trust Bill
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Beef Prices Hit Record Levels
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Labeling Beef Low Carbon Could Open Premium Market For Ranchers
Bloomington Livestock Exchange
FEATURINGSteve Koester
Red Angus Association of America
Koester Red Angus
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