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Targeting the next generation of beef consumers, the initiative reinforces beef’s role as the premier protein for athletic fueling and recovery.
At K-State’s Gardiner Lecture, Nutrition Scientist Yanni Papanikolaou explains how gold-standard modeling disproved headline-grabbing anti-meat studies — and why beef is vital in the GLP-1 era.
From balancing cull cow economics to managing residue grazing risks, here is your essential checklist to protect profit margins and herd health this fall.
A one-stop app connects livestock sale barns, order buyers and cow-calf producers with comprehensive consignment data and market intelligence.
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Stocker1’s feed truck integration helps stocker and backgrounding producers connect feeding accuracy
The missing link between feed delivery and cattle performance
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Independent research on steers and heifers confirms what the closeout sheets are showing: an all-natural finishing supplement can move the numbers that matter most.
Iowa State research shows seeding winter-hardy cover crops into summer annuals after the first August cut can add weeks of high-protein pasture — slashing expensive stored hay costs.
Checkoff-funded initiative funds beef culinary labs in 142 Kansas schools; applications open for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
A tailored vaccination schedule and an established relationship with a veterinarian help producers prevent outbreaks and handle emergencies before they start.
Fourth-generation North Dakota rancher Shane Maddock shares how short grazing bouts, cropland water infrastructure and compost teas are restoring pasture productivity.
As geopolitical headwinds, herd liquidation and feed volatility drive livestock markets, here is a breakdown of how the 12-state CME Feeder Cattle Index connects local auctions to futures and LRP insurance.
Extended heat and low rainfall turn farm ponds into concentrated mineral brews. Here is how to evaluate water safety before intake and gains crash.
Before choosing a vaccine, consider the operation, disease risks, available evidence and when cattle will actually need protection.
Chris Sherman of TechSupport.farm breaks down the biggest digital threats facing cattle producers this season and how to lock down your herd data and financial accounts.
In celebration of the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, NatGLC explores how Indigenous knowledge can build resilience across America’s rangelands.
Vision without a written plan is just a daydream. Here’s why putting your goals on paper, and doing the math, changes everything.
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A Kentucky livestock producer uses the Nofence system to implement multispecies grazing to better manage his herds and pastures.
For Dr. Brad White, investigating bovine heart disease means looking beyond the heart to understand what is happening throughout the animal.
A multi-year University of Illinois study puts hard numbers behind an old idea — hybrid vigor still pays in today’s cow-calf economics.
People, insurance and having a plan in place are easy to overlook, but they can have a big impact when the unexpected happens.
From brush control to preserving legumes with new chemistries, Corteva specialist Rachel Walker shares practical steps to maximize forage under hoof.
Oklahoma State’s Paul Beck explains how to capture the hidden genetic value of your calves through weaning, health protocols and smart marketing.
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Understanding Alpha-gal Syndrome identification, symptoms and prevention
Smart restraint uses physics, leverage and positioning to work with an animal rather than against it.
From navigating the 55°F to 77°F thermoneutral zone to managing BCS trajectory, discover the strategic steps to build a more profitable fall-calving system.
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How animal health can drive efficiency in the feedlot
SDSU Beef Specialist Jessica Drum explains why extreme summer temperatures cause embryonic loss, lower bull fertility and how to manage your herd this fall.
From early weaning strategies in drought-stressed regions to safely sampling winter feed, here are 10 expert practices to protect your cattle and your bottom line.