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If the percentage of cows calving the first 21 days of the calving season is less than 60 percent and the percentage of cows calving the second 21 days of the calving season is greater than 25 percent, a serious re-evaluation of the herd needs to occur.
Broadleaf plants and other pollinators play a significant role grassland success.
The second annual Upper Gulf Coast Ranch Expo scheduled May 13 in Simonton, Texas, will feature presentations on the basics of pasture leases, according to organizers.
Pro Farmer’s Julianne Johnston digests this week’s trade in cattle futures and takes a look ahead to next week.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a confernce focused on cattle, wildlife and range management.
A K-State veterinarian provides tips for preventing and treating the No. 1 neonatal disease in calves.
Since the economic downturn, Angus has enjoyed unparalleled growth.
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy is going to spend some time prowling through his cattle to determine if any injuries were sustained during last weeks roundup by the Bureau of Land Management.
Ranchers in the Dakotas are starting to sign up for federal disaster aid to help them recover after an early October blizzard killed tens of thousands of animals, and government officials say they are ready.
Arkansas’ cattle numbers recovering nearly two years after the start of a drought that caused $128 million damage to the state’s beef industry, while national numbers plummet to their lowest levels in more than 60 years.
Grazing fescue before it goes to seed and providing plenty of water and shade during the summer can help ranchers minimize the effects of endophyte-infected fescue forage.
Twins for beef producers can be seen as a blessing and a curse.
A pickup in beef movement signals beef prices are finding buyers.
The Bureau of Land Management is trying to come to a resolution with Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy.
A fifth suspect in northeast Texas cattle theft ring was arrested April 4 on charges of organized criminal activity.
Proactive fly control, water access and a supplementation program can help promote consistent cow performance through spring and summer.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting livestock disaster program gatherings next week for South Dakota producers in Hermosa, Eagle Butte, Union Center and Interior.
Topics ranging from dried distillers grains to fescue to alfalfa and more will be covered at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day on Thursday, May 1 in Mound Valley, Kan.
Five distinguished cattle veterinarians have been nominated and voting is underway for the 2014 Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame.
When one looks at how much bulls cost these days, they should get the same treatment as cows.
University of Missouri faculty and extension personnel explained techniques on how to assist cows in the calving process during a recent calving clinic.
The 83rd Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association’s bull sale March 31 at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center followed the current beef market trend with a record average price of $4389.
Proper nutrition goes a long way in maintaining a healthy herd of cattle.
Cattle producers need to watch out for grass tetany.
Officials say cowhands rounded up more cattle from federally controlled range land where a southern Nevada rancher claims a longstanding right to graze his herd.
Property damage and livestock liquidations have implications at tax time.
We may think we have covered every nook and cranny in our various management plans, but are we truly prepared for everything?
Blizzard conditions in some parts of South Dakota on Monday created challenges for those cattle producers in the midst of calving, said Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
New genetic history of cattle allows for better breeding methods, reveals new aspects of human history.
With fewer cows in the nation’s breeding herd, it is important to make each cow count.