Commercial Producers Can Use Crossbreeding to Improve Profit and Sustainability

by Kansas State University Cow-Calf Extension Specialist Bob Weaber, Ph.D.   The dramatic changes and volatility cow-calf production system input costs and calf values have many producers wondering about the value of heterosis in today’s beef industry pricing structure. Many producers are seeking ways to improve cow-calf production efficiency and profitability. Profitability may be enhanced…

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International Guests Attend Educational Seminar

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) hosted individuals from five countries at an international seminar on Dec. 6-7 in Fort Worth, Texas. “The opportunities for Brangus are developing at a rapid pace in many countries. The breeders and their associations look to the IBBA as a leader in the Brangus world,” said IBBA International Committee…

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Perkins Represents Texas Cattle Producers on Beef Checkoff Boards

*News from the Texas Beef Council*   AUSTIN, TX – Tommy Perkins, Ph.D. has been named to the Texas Beef Council (TBC) and the Beef Promotion Research Council of Texas (BPRCT) board of directors. This is his fouth term on the board and he serves as a representative of purebred Texas beef producers. Board members’…

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The Story of a Texas Rancher Girl

by IBBA Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip Linda Jordens Galayda passion for ranching culture was enstilled in her from a young age as she grew up on a ranch in Katy, Texas. Her story is a perfect example of someone having roots and wings. In addition to her love of ranching, she spent 30 years in…

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