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No matter your herd size, discover how AI can help you mate cows individually and increase your pay weight at the sale barn.
Every 21 days a cow stays open costs you roughly 40 lb. of weaning weight. Ensure your bull-to-female ratios are optimized to maximize early conception and your bottom line.
The integration of artificial intelligence into financial systems is ushering in a more sophisticated era of tax management — one where software handles the heavy lifting.
Following extensive industry feedback, the updated guide provides a science-based roadmap for states, ranchers and veterinarians to combat potential NWS outbreaks.
Corteva field scientist Sam Ingram explains how new “clover-safe” herbicides and single-pass fertility tools are helping ranchers grow more beef per acre.
Success at breeding time isn’t a silver bullet; it’s a timeline of nutrition, diagnostics and mineral management that starts 90 days before turnout.
K-State veterinarians discuss estrus synchronization protocols in heifers versus cows and how to find what works best in your operation.
Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of April 4.
Six initial grantees selected for the newly formed initiative, helping beef ranchers support wildlife, improve soil health and conserve water.
Anton Hermes has found success selecting and developing bred heifers in eastern Colorado, and marketing them across the country in both live auction and private treaty sales.
From calculating weight gain to evaluating foot structure, MU’s Patrick Davis shares the essential checklist for preparing bulls for the breeding pasture.
From managing 2-year-old recipients to surviving weather shifts, Trans Ova veterinarians break down the science of a winning breeding season.
Oklahoma State’s Peel breaks down the impact of the border closure and potential phased reopening.
A new country song is hitting home for farm families, showing what it’s like to keep a farm in the family through four generations.
From age to environment, multiple factors determine whether bulls pass a breeding soundness exam.
Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the live cattle futures are chasing sharply higher cash trade from last week.
A few days at the start of the breeding season can determine not just this year’s calf weights but also the long-term trajectory of the entire herd.
Lorna Marshall has built career shaping beef genetics around the world using her skill of networking and keen eye for selection. While her sire acquisition list is legendary, her true legacy is the relationships she has built.
The three-week strike at the JBS Greeley, Colo., plant is set to end Monday as union workers remain united to secure a fair contract.
USDA weighs a phased reopening of Mexican ports with feeder cattle supplies at historic lows. The pressure to resume Mexican imports is mounting while fears of New World screwworm continue.
From targeted nutrition to disciplined phenotypic sorting, learn how Schrader Ranch and Christensen Charolais are building the next generation of productive and efficient females.
Costco’s viral “I Got That Dog in Me” bourbon has sparked a hot dog frenzy, commanding resale prices of up to $1,000.
Move strengthens the KC Animal Health Corridor as a hub for animal health excellence.
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
Open cows and poor conception rates often trace back to a single source in the bull pasture. Without consistent testing, one carrier can disrupt an entire breeding season.
Andrew Bredeweg is blending high-tech cattle feeding with community leadership to ensure that young people have a reason to stay in agriculture.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
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How a Colorado rancher uses grazing data to unlock marketability and profitability.
A guide to medicated and non-medicated supplements for the cow-calf producer, stocker and feeder.
