Beef Production
5 strategic approaches to fall grazing.
New cases in Italy, France and Spain underscore the importance of surveillance and preparedness in U.S. herds.
K-State beef cattle experts encourage producers to balance opportunity with management and long-term planning.
Easy access and flexibility are benefits to livestock auction markets. State of the Beef Industry survey respondents share how they are marketing cattle today.
Modern technology can help producers “double dip” by establishing cover crops earlier in the season and achieve both fall and spring grazing from the same piece of ground.
Strategic management, disease prevention and parasite control set replacement heifers up for lifelong productivity.
Missouri’s cattle industry is experiencing historic highs. Discover how the Show-Me Select Replacement Heifer Program is helping producers improve genetics, embrace technology and boost profitability.
Could demand be consumer be decreasing and that’s why the cutout has been decreasing? One data series that offers valuable insight into the intersection of beef supply and demand is the cutout value.
Prebiotics are emerging as a valuable tool in beef nutrition, supporting gut health and resilience during feed transitions.
Beef producers are embracing new technology and using data to make purchasing decisions.
Extending grazing seasons in northern climates improves profits and soil health.
Providing shade is important for comfort and efficiency. Producers who do not have natural shade available have turned to purchasing shade structures.
Analysis of almost 1,500 liver samples from beef and dairy cattle reveals persistent trace mineral deficiencies affecting herd health.
A look at what’s driving beef producer buying decisions.
Terminal crossbreeding is a solution to economic antagonisms in the beef industry.
Carl Steiger shares the factors that go into 808 Ranch’s equipment purchasing decisions.
When planning a 500-head feeding facility plus cattle working area, Kansas beef producer Trey Ruetti did his homework researching options focusing on quality and value.
Nebraska’s Rick Rasby and Brent Plugge share strategies for fall calving.
The 808 Ranch makes strategic equipment investments to maximize productivity.
Anaplasmosis can be devastating with death losses in some herds approaching 50%.
K-State experts say a thoughtful crossbreeding plan can boost fertility, longevity and herd resilience.
A large-animal vet shortage continues to impact rural America. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in partnership with Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders, is working to reverse that trend through the Elite 11 Production Animal Health Scholarship Program.
New product announcements from Supreme International and John Deere.
From body condition scores to mineral needs, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in October.
FDA conditionally approves first drug for prevention and treatment of NWS infestations in cattle.
Iowa Beef Center’s Garland Dahlke shares what is key to a newly weaned calf’s diet.
Integrating new diagnostics could help you weigh bias, prioritize cases and make evidence-based calls.
A trusted adjuvant can make all the difference in capturing a strong immune response in young calves.
OSU’s Mark Johnson shares strategies to follow when estimating winter hay needs for your cow herd.
Getting cows bred and keeping them pregnant is key to capitalizing on the record cattle market.