Publications

LMIC staff, members, and cooperators produce the following newsletters, fact sheets, and publications.  

In the Cattle Markets – Joint newsletter by Texas A&M, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, Kansas State University, University of Arkansas, University of Wyoming, University of Georgia, and University of Florida

Livestock Monitor – Current version

Cattle Markets, Price Discovery, and Emerging Issue – A collection of executive summaries, developed by authors who have known expertise in this subject area. A link to the chapter book is also provided. The fact sheets were created in 2021 & 2022.

Selected Fact Sheets and Economic Issues – Fact sheets and background on various topics of interest to LMIC members.

Livestock & Meat Marketing Arrangements – Fact sheets and background on alternative marketing arrangements for livestock and meat based on the USDA-GIPSA Livestock and Meat Marketing Study completed in early 2007.  Fact sheets were created in the fall of 2007.

Ethanol Co-Product Resources – Fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations, provided by experts at LMIC member universities.  Materials were created in the fall of 2006.

U.S. Cattle Identification Systems – A collection of fact sheets, developed by authors with national expertise in the subject area.  Materials were published in October 2004.  New and updated materials were developed during the summer of 2006.

Managing for Today’s Cattle Market and Beyond – A collection of articles, developed by authors with national expertise in the subject area.  Many articles were added and updated in 2002. 

Cost of Sheep Production Budget – Sponsored by American Sheep Industry.