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Capture more of your calves’ true value
The price at an auction market is the market’s estimate of what a calf…
Sep 11, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
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Weaning calves during hot, dry weather
Many producers have considered starting to wean their calves early this year due to…
Sep 4, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
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Calf management for early weaning
Early weaning substantially reduces the nutrient requirements of the cow and forage demand during…
Aug 21, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
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When summer grass starts running out of gas
Perennial warm-season grasses can still look green in midsummer even as their nutritional value…
Jul 24, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
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Bull selection, growth, feed efficiency and carcass outcomes
Bull selection is one of the most important long-term decisions in a cow-calf operation.
May 29, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
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Balancing cow size, carcass weights and total system efficiency
The beef industry is currently experiencing a tug-of-war between biological efficiency and market signals…
Apr 17, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist