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.@Big12Conference Make Farmageddon a protected rivalry immediately.

USDA's latest #COF (cattle on feed) released 4/17/2025.

Below are #USDA's March 31 Prospective Plantings Report and Grain Stocks Report. #corn #soybeans

Live cattle cash market touched record-high prices again. In the North, #cattle traded as high as $212/cwt. South saw prices of $208/cwt. It's essential for cattle producers to remain mindful of inherent risks ahead, especially as we approach the five-year mark of this bull run.

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They call it “cowboy curling.” @riffoutdoors

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Join us on Wednesday, June 29, as we host a roundtable at the Carrollton Inn in Carroll, IA to dive into our Cattle Business Systems program. Contact Mason or Scott to RSVP! Mason Brown mbrown@balance4ward.com (712)-785-3766 Scott Moore smoore@balance4ward.com (712)-789-9070

Reading the replies to articles on the cattle in Kansas has really confirmed my thought process. We can have as many “agvocates” with Instagram pages and throw as much money at ag associations as we want, but the message ain’t getting through. We’re losing this fight bad.

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The cattle business has changed. If mid-market cattlemen want to thrive in this profession, we need to change with it. Are you ready to get more out of your business? Reach out: balance4ward.com/contact

Our hearts are in this, and it shows. Because of our care for the animals and our desire to see our fellow mid-market cattlemen achieve success, our level of commitment is always at 100%.

Each person on our team brings something integral to our business. When you choose to work with Balance4ward, this amazing team becomes YOUR team, too. Curious about what we have to offer? Take a look at our services: balance4ward.com

There is more to cattle performance than cheap feed. At BALANCE4WARD, we custom-feed cattle and thoroughly understand best practices. Our goal is to grow healthy, high-quality cattle with feed that is both effective and economical!

"Continued Focus on U.S.-#China Phase One Commitments," bit.ly/3fbmniS (MP3- 1 minute). @USDA Radio. * Remarks from @SecVilsack * Add'l background, here: farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2022/01/china-…

Our customized systems give you the ability to get what you need out of your business. Choose to do what you are great at, and delegate the rest to our team of experts. Move forward with a unified vision, achievable goals, and a well-balanced life!

Spencer Brown is from Lenox, Iowa... a town of about 1,400 people. 200-300 of those residents are making the 2+ hour drive to Kansas City to watch Brown play on Sunday Night Football. "It's just showing small town kids can do it." #Bills