Contents SEPTEMBER 2015 VOL. CIl NO. 4
FEATURES 96
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Three Decades of Custom Feeding for Ranchers, Others For Scott Keeling, keeping pens fi lled and the feed mill fi ring means placement of a wider range of cattle. He and his family have grown their client base against stiff competition and continue to keep packer buyers happy.
The Truth Comes out in the End The consistency of your cow herd’s manure will provide clues to protein defi ciencies in the declining pastures of autumn.
The Feedlot’s Future In years past, cattle feeders focused on keeping costs low. Pete Anderson suggests shifting that thinking to maximizing revenue per animal, “because it is a different business than it used to be.”
Special To This Issue
Agricultural Education One of the Best Fields for New College Graduates? Agriculture.
Four Skills to Cultivate on Your Way to a Career in Agriculture
DEPARTMENTS From the Editor
6 CONVERSATIONS
From The Cattleman: More Pictures, More Education From the Members
Member Programs: September and October Ranching 101; Beef Quality Assurance Training
14 CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
17,000+ Members!
TSCRA Policy Conference This Month in San Antonio Highlights from the Summer Meeting
Sandhill Cattle Company Wins Levelland Ranch Rodeo New Special Rangers Duncan and Wellden
6666 Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship Award for NCBA’s Region IV
TSCRA Top Recruiter for NCBA
Industry News: Conservation Assistance a Click Away; National Grazing Conference this December in Grapevine
Allied Industry News: Ronald Jordan Takes Over at Milano; ADM, QLF Form Joint Venture Names in the News; Seedstock Bereavements
50 THEFT AND LAW
52 RANCHING
Crime Watch; Case Closed
What Plant Is Important in August? Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata)
Body Condition Scoring App Available
Merck Animal Health’s Monthly Health Tip: The Nutrition Behind Turning Heifers Into Productive Cows
Balancing Risk and Reward in Stocker Cattle Management Stewardship Education Opportunities Abound
Texas White-Tailed Deer — 2015 Hunting Season Forecast
112 ISSUES AND POLICY
September 1946 Where We Stand: Government Intrusion at Its Worst
130 THE CATTLEMAN’S PAGES OF HISTORY:
In Every Issue: TSCRA Reference: Leaders, New Members, Special Rangers, Market Inspectors - 114; Calendar - 128; Ad Index - 129; TSCRA Membership Information - following 34; Subscriber Information: 1-800-242-7820 ext. 131
On the Cover: Walter Workman,
www.walterworkman.com, provided this month’s image of cowboys working calves.
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