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Welcome to the November 2020 edition of beef monthly. I’m Dr. Ron Lemenager beef extension specialist in the department of animal science at Purdue University in this month's edition we're going to start out with headline news, and we're going to be talking about the beef outlook in management tips, we're going to talk about spring and fall calving cow herd management practices. In events we're going to be talking about Hoosier beef congress update with Matt Claeys, area beef meetings with Neal Smith the president of Indiana Beef Cattle Association. We're going to talk about a new program called beef basics with Dr. Nick Minton and we're going to talk about the Indiana Beef Cattle Convention update with Jim Herr who is the chairman of the Indiana Beef Cattle convention committee and then we will continue our series on chute safety in the January edition of beef monthly.

Welcome to the October Edition of Beef Monthly. I’m Dr. Ron Lemenager, Professor and Beef Extension Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at Purdue University. In the AskDrRon segment, we will be addressing a common problem this time of the year, dangers associated with prussic acid. A longer discussion of Prussic acid challenges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh32I... In the Production and Management segment, we will be talking about considerations for fall forages and management of both spring calving and fall calving herds. This month we have the first in a series of videos about working safely around the cattle chute. Upcoming events include Dr. Nick Monton filling us in on information concerning the IBEP Summer Test sale and Matt Claeys reminds us that Hoosier Beef Congress is right around the corner. If you enjoyed Beef Monthly, please do us a favor and tell your friends, give us a thumbs up below, and hit the subscribe button and the bell next to it for notification when it is posted. Beef Monthly is published on the third Friday of each month by noon. We look forward to seeing you again next month.

SHOW NOTES Cornstalk pricing https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agd... Certified Forage Testing Labs https://www.foragetesting.org/ Cattlemen’s Classic https://cattlemenscongress.com/ National Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show https://convention.ncba.org/ Using mobile windbreak fences for winter feeding on pastures and cropland https://tinyurl.com/y3fkdf7f If you enjoyed Beef Monthly, please do us a favor and tell your friends, give us a thumbs up below, and hit the subscribe button and the bell next to it for notification when it is posted. Beef Monthly is published on the third Friday of each month by noon. We look forward to seeing you again next month. If you have a question for Dr. Ron, e-mail him at askdrron@purdue.edu Join IBCA https://tinyurl.com/y59pg6ed

Welcome to the September Edition of Beef Monthly. I’m Dr. Ron Lemenager, Professor and Beef Extension Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at Purdue University This month’s highlights include interviews with Neal Smith, President of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, and Dr. Kyle Shipman, Director of Field Operation with the Indiana Board of Animal Health in News and Updates In the AskDrRon segment, we will be addressing a producer question about avoiding excess shrink when selling cattle. In the Production and Management segment, we will be talking about considerations for fall forages and management of both spring calving and fall calving herds. If you enjoyed Beef Monthly, please do us a favor and tell your friends, give us a thumbs up below, and hit the subscribe button and the bell next to it for notification when it is posted. Beef Monthly is published on the third Friday of each month by noon. We look forward to seeing you again next month.

August 2020-Beef Monthly

July 2020-Beef Monthly

Topics: CFAP, Livestock risk insurance Cattle Markets, Local meat processors Freezer beef - expectations Flies and Heat stress Pasture management Pasture herbicide virtual field day

This month Dr. Lemenager Covers the News, Management Tips and features from the world of the Beef Cattle producer.

This month Dr. Lemenager Covers the News, Management Tips and features from the world of the Beef Cattle producer.

Welcome to the March 2020 edition of BeefMonthly I’m Dr. Ron Lemenager, Beef Extension Specialist in the Dept. of AnSc at Purdue University. In this edition we have These stories and more!! • Headline News - COVID-19, USMCA • Market Focus – Gordon Lowery • AskDrRon - How do I get a cow to claim a calf? • Producer Focus – Brian Shuter • Management Tips for March and April • Upcoming Programs and Events

In this month’s edition of Beef Monthly we will cover the Cattle Fax outlook for the beef industry in Headline News We’ll do an IBCA and NCBA Convention wrap-up In AskDrRon we’ll be responding to a producer question regarding uterine prolapses In timely production tips we’ll be talking about management practices we need to consider as we approach the beginning of grazing season and the upcoming breeding season. And we’ll talk about some great producer education programs that are coming up in Upcoming Programs and Events.

In this month’s Headline news we will provide updates on foreign trade, as well as current and upcoming legislative issues from Washington, and the new Animal Ag Alliance information resource. In consumer focus we we’ll be talking with Dr. Stacy Zuelly, Extension Meat Specialist, about steak selection -- In our Special Feature we have Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Extension Environmental Specialist talking about Cows vs. Cars In Producer focus we will be talking with Jeff Sherfield an IBCA Board of Director In timely production and management tips Matt Claeys will be talking about winter management concerns and the upcoming calving season. In AskDrRon, we’ll be talking about using protein tubs to meet cow requirements Beef Congress wrap-up – Matt Claeys and Barry Wesner In upcoming events we the Indiana Beef Cattle Convention, National Cattlemen’s Convention, and the Small Farms Conference.

In this month’s Headline news we will provide updates on animal disease, foreign trade, as well as current and upcoming legislative issues from Washington. In consumer focus we we’ll be talking with Maggie Daily, Education and Industry Relations Director In AskDrRon, Dr. Keith Johnson and I will be talking about botulism in baleage In Producer focus we will be talking with Donnie Lawson, In Beef Cattle Association Board of Director and NCBA Policy Director In timely production and management tips we’ll be talking about winter management concerns and the upcoming calving season. In upcoming events we still have 5 regional beef meetings, the Indiana Beef Cattle Convention, National Cattlemen’s Convention, and the Small Farms Conference

SHOW NOTES Corteva Agriscience https://www.corteva.com/ Hoosier Beef Congress http://hoosierbeefcongress.com/ Calving School-November 23-4 https://www.purdue.edu/vet/ce/worksho... more information, or contact Andrea Brown at 765-494-0611 or ahbrown@purdue.edu. For questions regarding registration, contact Purdue Conferences at 1-866-515-0023 or email confreg@purdue.edu. Master Cattleman Program http://www.Mastercattleman.com Winter Beef Meetings https://www.indianabeef.org/indiana-b... Boilermaker Butcher Block https://ag.purdue.edu/ansc/ButcherBlo... JOIN THE TEAM Click Below to Join the Indiana Beef Cattle Association https://www.indianabeef.org/indiana-b... Have questions? Access our new FAQ video on this YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc4Tx... Have questions for Ask Dr. Ron? Send your inquiry to: AskDrRon@purdue.edu Be sure to visit our other pages, designed with beef producers in mind. Thebeefblog.com www.thebeefblog.com Beef RoundTable www.beefroundtable.com Beef Tips www.beeftips.info The Beef Center www. Thebeefcenter.com 11/17/19 4:02 PM

Here’s a sneak peak of this month’s topics: Headline News Update on Foreign Trade Does eating 4# of beef = a flight from NYC to London? Will alternative proteins take over the meat case? Consumer Focus Food Safety with Dr. Stacy Zuelly Producer Spotlight Kelley Shiess Special Feature Global Antibiotic week with Jeff Leininger Timely Production and Management Tips Farm safety with Dr. Bill Field Low quality forages Prussic acid Cautions when grazing crop residues Fall breeding season Deworming after a killing frost AskDrRon@purdue.edu What could cause lameness in all 4 feet? Upcoming events and programs Hoosier Beef Congress Heartland Grazing Conference Purdue Calving School

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In this edition of Beef Monthly we will be talking about some interesting research studies, foreign trade, WOTUS, risk management, and land values in Headline News. We’ll also be talking about upcoming management tips, what do I do with what’s left in the bottom of the freezer, and a case study dealing with toxicity potential when we dispose of pressure treated lumber from our aging infrastructures.

News and Management tips for the Beef Producer.