The bottom line is to know the breed average EPDs for the traits of interest, know the herd historical and current averages for EPD traits of interest, set herd goals and then select the right bulls.

Science, or rather advancements in science, allow for new or revised tools to aid in selection and management of beef cattle.

Julianne Johnston summarizes this week’s cattle market for Farm Journal’s Beef Today.

Along with the decreased temperatures and decline in forage growth, comes an increase in calories needed for farm animals.

Weeks of slow, soaking rains are helping the grass grow again on the western slopes of Maui and Hawaii islands, giving cattle ranchers hope they may at last escape a punishing drought brought on by years of below-normal rainfall.

New Mexico’s two U.S. senators say ranchers will soon be able to sign up for drought disaster aid made available through the federal farm law signed last week.