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Ron Rowan interviewed by the American Angus Association
Full story>>Genetic Partnership Leads to Premium
Beef Northwest has fed cattle produced by customers of Thomas Angus Ranch, Harrell Hereford Ranch, and Lorenzen Ranches successfully for many years.
So it only makes sense that we formed alliances with these industry-leading seedstock operations a couple of years ago.
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Time for a Turnaround?
No doubt cattle producers have weathered a “perfect storm” in the cattle business the last couple of years.
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What Should I Do With My Calves? --Ron Rowan
That is a common question the last couple of months for people who haven’t yet sold their calves this fall. The market is tough and doesn’t show much mercy for those that still own their calves.
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McGinn Brothers Tops Oregon Trucker Safety
McGinn Bros. Trucking, which handles the majority of the livestock, feed and potato by-product transportation for BNW, has an unmatched tradition of commitment to safety.
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BNW Employee recognized for 30 years of service
Beef Northwest Feeders is pleased to recognize Walter Jendrycka on 30 years of service to the company.
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Industry News
The Power of Heterosis
When Jeff Palmer took over an 1,800-head cow-calf operation a six years ago, he wanted answers to some of the industry’s most vexing questions.
First and foremost, he wanted to know which breed or breed combination would work best in – and generate the greatest economic returns for -- his eastern Oregon environment.
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A good place to be
Millions of cows graze from the Great Basin’s sage-covered hills to the Pacific glades.
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The quality quandary
The next time you think about beef quality, think marbling.
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It pays to have age verification
For ranchers who’ve committed their businesses to age and source verification, there’s good news in the marketplace.
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Alliance Partners
Lorenzen Named Top Red Angus Breeder
Larry and Liz Lorenzen of Lorenzen Ranches, Inc., recently received the Red Angus Breeder of the Year award from the Red Angus Association of America.
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Harrells Named Top Seedstock Producer
Harrell Hereford Ranch of Baker City, Ore., received the Seedstock Producer of the Year award from the Beef Improvement Federation.
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To Russia With Love
Rob Thomas, who formed a marketing alliance with Beef Northwest and his commercial customers a couple of years ago, had the opportunity of a lifetime recently when he traveled to Russia to meet with beef producers in that country.
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