business climate

BeefCast 0458 Show Notes:

• Oklahoma State University Livestock Economist, Dr. Derrell Peel, analyzes the current market conditions and predicts when "grass fever" will hit.

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• The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's new president, Steve Foglesong, is optimistic about the future of our industry. Steve operates a cow/calf, stocker, feedlot, and replacement heifer program in Illinois.

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• Jim Robb, Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, paints the picture of the current and future outlook for the feeder cattle, fed cattle and boxed beef markets.

BeefCast 0449

• Review Part 1 and then continue with industry leaders fielding questions focused on industry issues from grassroots beef producers.

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• The grassroots beef producers from across the country engage in an industry issues debate with various industry leaders about the current state and future of our business.
• Industry participants include: Paul Bennett, Knoll Crest Farms; Homer Buell, Shovel Dot Ranch; Dave DeLaney, King Ranch; James Herring, Friona Industries

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• Let's continue on with the dynamic look into the future of the cattle industry with James Herring, Friona Industries, Wesley Batista, JBS and Molly McAdams, H-E-B.
• Catch up with part 1.

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• Today, we begin a dynamic look into the future of the cattle industry with six leaders and innovators.

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• Roger McEowen, Director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University, concludes a look at the top legal developments that will impact our beef cattle business. Part 2 

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• Today, we look at the top legal developments that will impact our beef cattle business climate with Roger McEowen, Director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University. Part 1 

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• Gary Crawford, United States Department of Agriculture, shares a look back at 2009 and a look ahead to 2010.