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Producers have a few options for their calves after weaning. 

Cattle expansion may boost pasture values but move beef prices lower.

Although there are many reasons to consider using native grasses, you might want to consider stockering and/or backgrounding program.

Get to know the basics of selling freezer beef.

Weaning weight numbers imply that pounds of calf weaned off commercial cows are not increasing.  

BQA Partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. provides free certification through Nov. 20

One possibility to reduce feed costs is to use commodities that are available at salvage value. 

Beef cow-calf producers have worked hard since that 60 to 90 pound calf hit the ground in the late winter-early spring calving season.

Reason and logic in a normal year would indicate prices are near the bottom, but the market could continue to act contra-seasonally and dip further.

The September USDA Cold Storage report said there is a lot of frozen meat in the country.

Calf weaning is just around the corner for most spring calving herds. 

Selecting the right nitrogen source when fertilizing pastures and hayfields has always been important in nitrogen use efficiency.  

Anne Burkholder shares her experiences as Nebraska feedyard operator and blogger.  

New research from K-State suggests consumers may prefer beef enhanced by important omega-3 fatty acids.

It could be time to take corn stalks off the bench and into your starting lineup.

As South Texas ranchers rebuild their herds after years of devastating drought, it’s the perfect time to improve the genetics of their livestock, according to experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

​Market prices for fed cattle in 2015 are headed in exactly the opposite direction of where they were headed the fall of 2014. 

Redcedar invasion into Nebraska’s grasslands is a very real issue that producers need to address.

Costs are going up, production is stagnant and prices are falling.

The September cattle on feed report said there were 2.7% more cattle on feed September 1 than a year ago.  

Can weaning calves at 100 to 180 days of age be profitable? 

Army veteran shares Wagyu beef cattle business success story at Texas A&M Beef Short Course.

A look at how beef gets to the consumers plate.

Beef cow-calf producers utilize the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) to produce high quality, value added beef from cull cows and bulls.

Winter feed bills are one of the largest expenses of a livestock operation, but winter feed costs can be reduced with some action now.

A single calf production system breeds replacement heifers to calve as 2-year-olds, calves are weaned around 100 days of age. 

This week marks the twelfth consecutive week that fed cattle prices have been below year ago prices. 

Fall is one of the most important times to evaluate the condition of your cows.

Cattle management and preparing cattle for the feedlot will be discussed at the 2015 Cow Country Congress scheduled Oct. 23 at the Maysel Ranch near Fairfield, Texas.

One of the biggest expenses is total direct and overhead costs.

USDA slightly lowered their prediction of 2015 production of beef, pork, broilers and turkey. 

The Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator is used to make a comparison of the costs of feeding a representative beef cow.

Feeding damaged wheat to cattle can be a way to salvage the crop. 

Pregnancy checking opens doors for producers to manage their herds strategically.

The report suggested continued expansion of the beef cow herd at a slightly greater pace than was seen in January.

A Rebuilding the Beef Herd program is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Camp Cooley Ranch in Franklin, Texas, 4297 Camp Cooley Ranch Road.

Recently there have been concerns about algae blooms on stock dams. The predominant question is 'Do I need to be concerned about my livestock?'

Cost control is the key to long-term success in the cow-calf business.

Nothing has slowed the fed cattle market’s price descent.

Grazing rates for cow-calf pairs fluctuate across Nebraska depending upon the district.

International trade continues to be a drag on the U.S. beef market as the strong dollar and high U.S. beef prices make the U.S. an attractive market to sell into, but a less appealing place to buy from.  

As fall is rapidly approaching, ranchers are taking the necessary steps to prepare for weaning. 

The beef industry in South Dakota makes a significant contribution to economic output and development in the state. 

Separating calves from their dams causes behavioral changes that lead to stress. 

Beef herd owners facing genetic data overload at breeding time can find help.

Cogongrass is a hardy, fast-growing invasive weed that is spreading across the Southeast.   

How do sorghum DDGS stack up with corn co-products and soybean meal in terms of digestibility?

What a pasture should look like – whether a waving sea of grass or one with diverse vegetation – depends on the cattleman’s final goal and actions taken before rain falls, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service range specialist.

With the current price of cattle, it is wise to do everything possible to protect your investment. 

Demand will be increasingly important as greater supply hits supermarket meat counters.