Marketing
Finishing Cattle
One of the most commonly asked questions and areas of improvement on beef farms is making sure animals are ready for market before slaughter. This video, by Cornell Beef Specialist Dr. Mike Baker, details what producers should look for to assess market readiness of their cattle.
Stocker Cattle
Stocker Cattle
This Cornell University blog page is part of the larger Beef Cattle Management Page, which also includes information on marketing, forages and feed, and events and programs. The stocker information on this page covers a wide range of topics, from economics to performance optimization.
https://blogs.cornell.edu/beefcattle/southern-tier-stocker-initiative/
Introduction to Stocker Cattle Video
This recording is centered on stocker cattle. This class of cattle typically consists of lightweight calves, heifers or steers, that are weaned and available to enter the beef production phase with the main objective of adding bodyweight efficiently and economically prior to the finishing phase. Many regions of New York are well suited for grazing stocker cattle. Guest presenters: Dr. Mike Baker, Beef Cattle Specialist with Cornell University Jason Detzel, Livestock Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster Co.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Tt_whFgUw
Misc. Links
Cornell Beef Blog - USDA Market News Reports
Cornell Small Farms - Guide to Direct Marketing Livestock & Poultry
SARE - How to Direct Market Beef
Raising Price on Meat - Matt LeRoux, Todd Schmit & John Rogers