Ohio State University Extension Beef Cattle Field Specialist
Malta, OH
Joined April 2013
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USDA's Annual Cattle Inventory Report estimated total cattle and calves down 3% from 2022. Jan 1 beef cow inventory was estimated down 3.5%, after a downward revision to 2022 (see chart below). This puts beef cow numbers below 2014 and the lowest since 1962. Source: @usda_nass
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When your True Love is an Extender, these are your 12 Days of Christmas!! #12DaysOfChristmas #Christmas #coopext #doesanyonestillusehashtagcoopext
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If you choose to “buy local” beef I think that’s great. If you also spread false information about the quality and safety of beef in grocery stores sourced through larger packing facilities, just know that you are hurting the same ranchers you claim to support.
Usually don't do this but...@CenturyLink you have major issues. #Terrible customer service, 3 weeks with no internet, 4 hours wasted on the phone with your "technicians" and then to think I'm going to pay a service call fee. I'd switch providers if there were any other options.
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Pinkeye in Beef Cattle; a look at the frustration it causes, and prevention and treatment options u.osu.edu/beef/2022/04/20/pi…
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The new Cattle Market Notes Weekly examines beef cow culling, which is outpacing last year by a wide margin. Read and subscribe at mailchi.mp/74b9f0529496/catt…
OSU Extension Beef Outlook meet starts in 30 minutes. Not too late to register at go.osu.edu/beefschool22
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Here’s a great opportunity to join OSU Extension! If you love working with farmers and helping improve agriculture, this may be the job for you!
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Shepherds of all ages, sectors, and regions are invited to attend this event to connect with other shepherds and to continue learning together. In-person and virtual options available! Visit go.osu.edu/ohiosheep to register. Sign up by Nov. 19th for best pricing! #sheep #Ohio
Yesterday’s travels - My flatland Ohio friends who think I live in “the south” have never seen this sign. Turn right and 35 miles to Ashland, KY. #740
Should be a great program if you’re in the Noble County area.
Before anyone asks-shirt sleeves are optional per the station manager.
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Not a pretty picture, but the last 3 weeks have been very telling with respect to the impact of rising corn price on heavy feeders in KY. Source: @USDA_AMS
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Calling all Ohio #beefcattle #dairycattle farmers! We're studying bovine anaplasmosis. Owners with positive animals contact [email protected] or reply 👇. Must have basic facilities for safe handling on site. Collab b/t @OSUVetPrevMed @buckeyecowdoc @CFAES_OSU @OSUPublicHealth
Want to learn more about Dairy Beef and Beef x Dairy Production. Register at go.osu.edu/beefmanagement.
Check out this week's Beef Byte!
Great to hear from @Stan263atTOSU @clif2klb and @GarthRuff about the history of the Ohio Beef Newsletter and how Extension is working to adapt to the needs of Ohio's cattlemen.
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Garth Ruff retweeted
Cull cow prices were a relative bright spot in 2020 and they have started 2021 on a solid path. Seasonal peak usually occurs in late spring or early summer.
Source: @USDA_AMS #KYCattleMarkets
This week's guest is OSU Meat Lab Manager Ron Cramer. If you’re involved in any aspect of the beef supply chain, take a few minutes and listen in to this conversation with a man that’s been involved in the meat processing industry for 40+ years!
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