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From science to market: OSU Ag Research advances understanding of dark-cutting beef

From muscle chemistry to consumer perception to processor decision-making, OSU researchers are building a clearer picture of how quality impacts beef value
From science to market: OSU Ag Research advances understanding of dark-cutting beef
Oklahoma producers face start of hay feeding season

Wed, Nov 6, 2019

Several Oklahoma counties have experienced snowfall already, heralding the start of hay feeding season that will expand to other counties in the coming weeks, and the need for producers to employ some value-adding mathematics.

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Beef product demand throwing in a few surprises

Tue, Nov 5, 2019

Strong demand and tighter Choice beef supplies are contributing to sharply higher Choice beef product prices in the fourth quarter.

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First decrease in cattle feedlot inventories reported in 33 months

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

A larger than projected decrease in August cattle placements pulled U.S. feedlot inventories lower than expected, coming in at 10.98 million head, down 1.3 percent from one year ago.

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Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage this fall and winter

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Grass tetany, caused by magnesium deficiency, typically is not a major problem in Oklahoma. However, occasional cases are reported, typically in beef cows during early lactation, with the issue being more prevalent in older cows.

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Oklahoma Quality Beef Network changes announced

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

OQBN is a joint project of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, one of two state agencies administered by OSU's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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