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While trace mineral deficiencies can vary widely by animal and region, the most common ones Jeffery Hall, DVM, PhD, DABVT, sees in cattle today are insufficient copper, manganese, selenium and zinc.
Utilization of winter forage will be critical in many parts of the country this year. Plan ahead to maximize utilization of forage resources, including: reduce wastage, maximize digestibility and extending the supply.
The three-day, hands-on course helps producers manage an entire ecosystem for healthier cattle and a more sustainable future.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, between 2000 and 2020 suicide rates climbed 46% in rural areas. By comparison, the rate in metro areas climbed 27.3%.
It’s no secret that marketing livestock online is becoming more popular, but understanding how to do it is critical.
In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.
Enjoy the record-keeping and financial side of ranching? John Haskell with Ranch Right LLC shares the 3 biggest mistakes cattle producers make when it comes to management accounting and how to fix them.
Drs. Grant Dewell and Mike Apley, respectively, and Extension nutritionist Paul Beck weigh in on some things they believe contribute to the disease and how you can stem its development from the farm to the feedlot.
Consumer trends change, and your livestock operation can benefit from understanding how the meat case choices connect back to your operation.
Several industry experts and ag influencers fill the roster of mentors for The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) program, with over $20,000 in scholarships available to participants.
A Sept. 8 Farmer-Led Field Day in Nebraska will explore drought management strategies for moisture retention, tips for integrating cattle into row crop operations, and polycropping systems with area producers.
For generations, commercial producers, like Jordan Willis from Cokeville, Wyoming, have trusted their instincts to raise quality cattle and improve performance with each breeding season.
What if there was one tool to focus on using to achieve the best recruitment and retention?
Here’s a new scholarship opportunity for students involved in agriculture and livestock production.
Cattle markets remain robust with the promise of getting even better. Understanding what has value to your calf buyer is key to capturing the most possible in the market place.
Every person communicates differently but nobody can read minds. Knowing how you like to communicate and how others you work with like to communicate can help you find a middle ground.
Featuring Ryan Goodman, known as “The Beef Runner,” and Jen Sorenson, former president of the NPPC, as mentors, the 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) program is set to kick off on September 11.
Precision farming is not new, but the technology has yet to be widely adopted by hay and forage growers
Help prepare calves for the most stressful event of their life with immune system support.
Former student returns to lead world-class faculty, staff and students in animal science teaching, research and extension.
Columbus brought the first cattle to the Carribean, but new research indicates cattle were also imported from Africa early in the process of colonization, more than 100 years before their arrival was documented.
While stolen cattle headlines surface occasionally, cattle rustling is far from simply being a part of Wild West history.
Very simply annualized nutrition is a systematic approach to your cowherd’s nutrition.
Kansas State University beef cattle veterinarians share tips on disposing products, needles and syringes that are a risk to humans.
Raising teens isn’t for the faint of hearts. Raising teens is not easy and while many of those years are spent watching our children thrive on and off the farm, other times we are just trying to survive.
There’s no one better to provide a realistic and informative take on tax planning than Paul Neiffer, principal with CLA and author of “The Farm CPA” blog.
Brendan and Elaine Martin are building their dream farm — one piece at a time.
If your spouse dies, look into filing Form 706 Federal Estate Tax Return with the IRS. Taking that step could help you protect farm assets so they pass to your heirs without estate taxes. The process isn’t automatic.
The 69th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in Bryan-College Station will offer some cutting-edge information and ranch technology, along with basic beef cattle production information.
OSU with Osage Nation recently concluded its inaugural Meat Mastery Program, a hands-on experience aimed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge on multi-species meat harvesting and value-added processing.