Beef Production
There are huge differences in the value of carcasses as determined by USDA quality grades that result in enormous opportunities for cattlemen. It’s a direct result of industry focus on consumer demand for quality beef.
Cattle producers need to act as business managers and assess inventories of all resources and commodities on hand to determine the best course of action to maximize their profit potential over the next several years.
Jason Sawyer, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, explained the state of the beef industry with regard to climate concerns and discussed mitigation pathways that might help achieve climate neutrality.
For Joey and Jenell McHenry, finding their niche has allowed them to plant their stakes and build a diversified operation that continues to pick up steam.
There are three critical time periods that occur during drought, including immediately before, during and following drought. What happens to forage plants during and after a drought?
Whether you sold cows earlier this year or plan to sell some before the end of the year, University of Nebraska experts share a few tax considerations to review.
Having corn stalks to graze is a great resource for livestock producers, as a relatively inexpensive feed and helping get rid of corn remaining in the field. But are cattle really grazing stalks?
The drought situation in Oklahoma is increasingly critical with winter approaching. USDA rated Oklahoma pasture conditions 72 percent poor to very poor in the latest crop progress report.
Cattle feeders have slowly gained market leverage over the past few weeks as cattle numbers tighten. Packers grudgingly bid higher money for cattle on the High Plains and the Corn Belt this week.
Grazing management in the fall can have significant impacts on forage production during the subsequent growing season.
A new study from the University of Illinois looks at how cattle ranchers in Brazil respond to climate change in the Amazon.
Following beef quality grade trends may not be as exciting as college football, but for beef marketers quality grade is the game and this season is nothing short of dynamic.
Fly season is upon us! With three major fly types, it’s important to approach fly control with a variety of strategies for optimal control.
Feeding, management and marketing needs to be evaluated prior to weaning so the best options and management practices are selected.
With a high likelihood of drought continuing through the summer months, prepare for a shortage in forage production using these tools and strategies!
Administering implants can be economically justifiable to help stocker cattle be more efficient on grass. Choosing the right implant is key.
Dr. Phil George, Miratorg Agribusiness Holding beef & lamb operations production director, explains opportunities for genetic progress in vertically integrated beef production systems.
Dry Conditions. Unabated cow slaughter. High Prices. This list of known factors weighs on the unknowns of the future to be seen in the cattle industry. Scott Brown shares insight to what we may see in the coming months.
Hot, dry conditions have taken a toll on pasture growth this year. What should cattle producers consider to conserve grass in these dry areas?
Lameness in cows, bulls, and replacement heifers is a problem confronting cattlemen. Here’s a look at some of the most common reasons cattle develop issues.
The workplace trend, quiet quitting, has gotten a lot of attention lately. Instead of going above and beyond, employees are wanting more from their work-life balance. The question is how do you keep employees motivated?
Depressed, feverish calves with an increased respiratory rate? Your calves are likely fighting a case of ‘summer pneumonia.’
Why do some of the best calves catch a cough, known as summer pneumonia? K-State experts discuss the disease and what ranchers can do to best mitigate an outbreak in their herd.
In a world of competition, there is value in U.S. agriculture producers finding ways to work together in search for separate, yet common goals.
Purina introduces EfficienZ, a non-nutritive feed additive available in select supplements marketed by the company.
Baled forage probably constitutes the highest percentage of winter feed cost we have wrapped up in a cow. Here’s how to best protect the asset from the elements.
Winter backgrounding programs in most areas will not include grazing this year, which makes calculating precise ration costs and projecting breakevens critical for success.
Active trading in the North and the South provided steady prices while CME futures and wholesale beef prices moved lower for the week.
Considering grazing cornstalks this winter to help ease feed needs? Here’s some things to consider before turning cattle out in the field.
Weaning is one of the most stressful times in a calf’s life. Here’s how to best prepare your calves and their surroundings for weaning time.