Drovers
Obsessing over rain, or the lack of it, is a skill every farmer has mastered. Here are 20 phrases you’ve likely muttered more than once.
Factors to consider when deciding if it is time to pull bulls.
Recent research predicts modest wolf impacts can cut ranch income 28%.
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures are seeing some routine profit taking after hitting all-time and record highs again on Friday. Corn is seeing short covering off fresh contract lows but can it hold any gains?
Tall fescue adds to summer heat losses come in the form of less gain, weaker fertility and other health issues.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
Due to limited and varied rainfall, this southern California ranch uses targeted grazing to help restore habitat, increase forage production and mitigate wildfire.
This award recognizes an individual in the beef industry who has demonstrated exemplary support of and commitment to the Checkoff’s goals and vision.
Live and feeder cattle futures opened lower on Friday but quickly turned higher with strong cash news according to Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek. Grains see pressure from weather and the risk off outside market influences tied to the proposed tariff increases on Canada to 35% by Aug. 1
Even if you’re just feeding your own livestock, knowing the cost of stored feed still matters.
Online bull sales are becoming increasingly popular, but what are the risks and benefits of forgoing the traditional sale atmosphere?
The Beef Industry Long Range Plan task force has released its five-year road map.
Check out Sterling Marketing’s Profit Tracker for week of July 5.
Secretary Rollins takes decisive action and shuts down cattle, bison and equine trade due to further northward spread of the devastating pest in Mexico.
Extension livestock economist James Mitchell summarizes the sharp increases in beef prices the first half of 2025.
Regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) recipients were honored for their commitment to conservation and stewardship.
Learn more about opportunities for student internships, rancher scholarships and cattle marketing program updates.
K-State veterinarian Bob Larson says 3% to 5% of calves suffer from pnemonia each year.
In what it calls a comprehensive action plan for agriculture security, USDA unveiled seven critical areas the Trump administration will address, and securing and protecting U.S. farmland from being owned by China topped that list.
With carcass weights continuing to rise, what impacts does that bring to the industry, packer and consumer?
Extension specialists share tips to help producers deal with pinkeye’s contagious nature and the damage it can cause to a cow herd’s performance and productivity.
Technology overhaul, staffing upgrades at the local level and program tweaks aim to improve service for 23,000 farmers.
The dairy industry has witnessed a notable rise in the integration of beef within its realm, marking a significant shift that prompts us to ask, “When is high too high?”
Thanks to enhanced genetics for growth, today’s cattle are larger than those from 15-20 years ago. If you’re running the same number of cows on the same number of acres as before, you could be overstocking your pastures. Bigger cows eat more grass.
Paul Neiffer reviews the newly signed bill, and explains why he gives this bill a grade of B+ for most farmers.
Defining what methane is and how it is produced is the first step to understanding its impact on the environment.
USMEF shares May export data. While exports to China decreased steeply, Korea and Latin America and other countries increased compared to 2024.
Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle futuresare showing resilience early Monday due to better than expected cash trade. However, grains are seeing heavy selling pressure.
Environmental factors play a significant role in the foot rot transmission with increased incidences during or following wet, humid conditions.
Chris Swift says the beef industry is in a tiger trap it can’t get out of with a wide basis spread — the cash market is trading considerably higher than the futures.