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The campaign waged upon Beef Products Inc. this spring over the use of lean finely textured beef may be done. But the war against meat producers is anything but finished, said one BPI official.

Spend time exploring Cleveland and you pick up quickly that the city loves its rock and roll. From Elvis to ABBA, Buddy Holly to the Beastie Boys, the diversity of sound creates an eclectic jukebox of character in a city that’s home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Pete Anderson, owner of AgKnowledge Services, explains basics of grid marketing systems for selling finished beef.

In March 2011, a report from the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) was published titled “The Diverse Structure and Organization of U.S. Beef Cow-Calf Farms.” It’s probably not a surprise to anyone associated with the beef industry that the title itself provides an accurate description of this segment of our industry.

For producers to capture the most value from their calf crop, a carefully planned marketing strategy is essential. A critical component of developing a marketing strategy is having an understanding of the factors that influence calf prices.

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