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Backgrounding options and considerations
Penchecker Diary: What's the risk level? What’s the end game?

Numbers matter when marketing cattle
Genetics may not matter as much as larger, more consistent lots

Breeding strategies might break the accepted mould
Think about what you're trying to achieve and the best way to get there

Contractors can help to fill the bull roster
Experts have the contacts and understand the terminology

There is a reason pregnant cows prefer to isolate
Being alone at calving is natural, and improves bonding

Use records to make better herd management decisions
Record-keeping can help identify areas of strength and weakness

Research backs value of implanting calves
Improved weights in the range of 20 to 30 pounds per head

Don’t get sentimental picking replacement cattle
Keep the best of your own, or look to buy quality heifers

These aren’t your daddy’s cow herds
No more kick ’em out and forget ’em for progressive producers

Cattle can make a pretty good ‘weatherman’
Penchecker's Diary: Don’t be afraid to believe some folklore, intangibles or observations
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.