Beef
Beef Production Information
Maine Beef Newsletter Sign-up – News and events of interest to beef producers in Maine from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine Beef Producers and other agriculture organizations in Maine.
Agricultural Alternatives, Penn State University. Includes fact sheets on Beef Backgrounding Production, Beef Cow-Calf Production, Dairy Beef, and Feeding Beef Cattle.
Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University
Nebraska Beef Cattle Production University of Nebraska Lincoln. Includes learning modules, beef home study course, current Ag prices, profit tips, beef forum and more.
Kentucky Beef Book, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
U of M Beef Center , University of Minnesota
Montana Beef Cattle Extension Program, Montana State University
Oklahoma State University Beef Fact Sheets: over 120 publications on all aspects of beef production
Beef Cattle Handbook – CDROM, Mid West Plan Service – Iowa State University: 145 articles and extension publications on a wide range of topics of interest to the beef producer. order for $25
Raising Beef Cattle on a Few Acres, Utah State University *** Good for Backyard Beef
Beef Health Information
University of Maine Animal Health Lab
Pasture and Crops for Beef Production
2011 Summer Pasture Walks – Maine Grass Farmers Network
Pasture Management Home Study – An Online Course, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Grazing Guide, Northeast Pasture Consortium
Maine Hay Directory, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Maine Straw Directory, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
UMaine Analytical Lab, Soil and Manure Testing, University of Maine
Dairy One, Forage and Feed Analysis
4-H Youth Program Information
Maine 4-H Beef Projects and Programs, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Buildings and Equipment for Beef
Beef Housing and Equipment Handbook, Bulletin #1001, Mid West Plan Service, University of Maine Cooperative Extension: Information on cow-calf, cattle handling, and cattle feeding facilities; feed storage, processing and handling; water and waterers; manure management; farmstead planning, building construction, materials, ventilation and insulation; fences; gates and utilities. 133 pages with index, 1986. $15
Dr. Temple Grandin’s Website, Livestock Behavior, Design of Facilities, and Humane Slaughter
Farm Taxes & Recordkeeping
IRS Farmers Tax Guide for 2010 taxes, Publication 225: html | pdf
Maine Sales Tax Forms, Maine Revenue Services site with tax exempt applications, affidavits and refund forms for agriculture producers
Maine Current Land Use Property Tax Programs, Maine Farmland Tax Law InformationMarketing Information
Marketing
Beef Marketing Alternatives, ATTRA, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Resource Guide to Direct Marketing Livestock and Poultry, Small Farms Program, Cornell University – a 155-page guide available for free online or $3 for CD or $8 for hardcopy.
Agriculture Marketing Resource Center – Beef Direct Marketing – Including a link to the Farm to Fork: A Direct-to-the-Consumer Marketing Handbook
How to Direct Market Your Beef – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Maine Beef Producers Feeder Calf Sales Page – Includes preconditioning protocol.
USDA Marketing News and Standards
Livestock Standards, USDA standards for grades of feeder and slaughter cattle
Livestock Grades, USDA Posters on frame size, yield grade and quality grade
Market News – Livestock Cattle Reports, USDA Agriculture Marketing Service. Includes slaughter cattle and feeder & replacement cattle auction prices reported.
Beef Quality Assurance
Beef Quality Assurance, Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides guidelines for beef cattle production. The program raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry.
Pennsylvania Beef Quality Assurance
Maine Beef Related Organizations
Maine Beef Industry Council, Maine Beef Checkoff – They have a number of direct sales brochures that you can use to help educate your customers on caring for and using their beef purchases.
Maine Beef Producers Association
Northeast Livestock Expo, Save the dates May 20,21,22 at the Winsor Fairgrounds
Extension Beef Contact Person: Donna.Coffin@Maine.edu, (207) 564-3301 or in Maine 1-800-287-1491
