BeefCast update for September 4, 2009, Can you get a handle on market volitility?

Submitted by John Blue on September 4, 2009 - 6:14pm.

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Update for September 4, 2009

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Over the past few weeks we have continued to be blessed by wonderful weather. Typically August can be a pretty tough month as we manage the challenges of heat stress. We certainly haven’t had to worry much about that this year. It is hard to believe that I have found myself reaching for a light jacket for the morning chores recently. But this is always one of my favorite times of the year as we begin to wean our spring born calves.

It is a great time to evaluate which cows and matings are performing the best. Now may be a good time to briefly pause and reflect on our own recent successes and refocus our efforts on mission and goals.

What are you hearing? I would enjoy hearing your comments, feedback@beefcast.com.

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