Calving during the winter months can present some unique challenges. What can we do to make calving in the late winter months as problem-free as possible? Get prepared.
The need to feed hay is not eliminated through winter grazing, especially during inclement weather and as cows advance in pregnancy. However, winter grazing can be used to reduce the amount of supplementation required.
Good precipitation fell on Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Parts of the South, interior Southeast, and Midwest worsened. As of December 19, 2023, 33.32% of the lower 48 states are in drought.
The first wolves were released in a voter-approved reintroduction project that sharpened the ideological divide between Colorado’s rural and urban residents.
Fifteen years into growing a farm and a family together, everything changed for Ron and Sherri Prins and their four young kids. A diagnosis made the couple lean on their faith and on one another more than ever before.
Bill Engle remembers attending a sale 22 years ago where some old sleighs were being sold. That sparked an interest and today, he has a growing collection with nearly 300 sleighs.
The Prescott Family Reindeer Farm in southern Missouri is 240 acres rooted in a deep desire to give everyone a full Christmas experience. Cattle producers by trade, they decided to also add reindeer to their mix.
From the election to world trade, as well as geopolitical factors that have the potential to shape agriculture in 2024, the December Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor shows the possibility of several economic surprises.
One of the things I love most about Christmas trees is the power they evoke to simply remember. Here are some special livestock-themed Christmas trees filled with memories to last a lifetime.
Johne’s disease is gaining greater attention among beef cattle producers and veterinarians who work with beef cattle. Here's an in-depth look into the disease and how to best avoid it.
The 2024 Top Producer Summit will feature industry-leading speakers on finance, innovative management practices, human resources, technology and succession planning.
Animal Agriculture Alliance releases reports from 2023 animal rights conferences. Food chain urged to prepare for activism in 2024 including "open rescue," legislative campaigns and pressure to drop meat from menus.
Mark and Patty Goes, Odell, Nebraska, were inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame during the 53rd Annual AGA National Convention.
Leasing pasture is common in the beef industry, especially for those just getting started. However, fencing leased pastures can be a challenge depending on the conditions of the existing fences.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing initiative with Iowa State football players was named the Best NIL Deal of 2023 by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal.
Two unique sessions during CattleCon24 in Orlando, Florida, provide opportunities to share ideas and continue conversations about the importance of continuous improvement.
With limited options to address the disease, pharmaceutical stewardship must be considered when using antimicrobials in the treatment and control of anaplasmosis to maintain long term effectiveness of these products.
The Grinch is writing closeouts ahead of the holidays as cattle and hog profit margins tumble to their lowest point since the summer of 2020, just months into the COVID pandemic.
Both dynamic and resilient, the animal protein sector is likely heading into another challenging year. However, it’s important to identify potential opportunities that could help your operation survive or even thrive.
Increased packer margins in recent weeks has encouraged a quicker chain speed. That speed likely will not be supported through the end of the year with two Holiday shortened weeks.
Futures markets posted solid gains for the week, but cattle feeders continued to lose marketing leverage as cash prices declined a sixth consecutive week.
The latest ideas in cutting-edge technology for agribusiness will be featured at a Feb. 13 Forum in Kansas City. Here's more information about who will be there.
The House of Representatives passed the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act on Tuesday. It will help fight illicit use of the product in humans while preserving access to the drug for animals.
Undesirable weeds in pastures and hayfields can significantly impact the quantity and lifespan of preferred forage plants. Producers should consider several aspects of weed management to mitigate the effects of weeds.
Areas on the ranch lacking vegetation or poor productivity? Now's the time to strategically designate these spots for hay feeding to enrich the soil with essential nutrients.
Looking to improve your grazing and nutrient management? A grazier can affect the manner that nutrients are distributed in a pasture simply by managing the grazing animals.
Taking the road less traveled, this Wyoming rancher finds reward in running a cattle operation rooted in history, regenerative practices and relationships with the community.
The percent calf-crop weaned is of paramount economic importance in a cow-calf operation, so let's examine selection, mating and management to improve reproductive efficiency.
A new television commercial is out to educate the public about the technology behind lab-grown meat, which was recently approved for sale in the U.S. is the latest in a six-figure effort to address consumer concerns.
Communication is key, but what does good communication look like between cattle producers and their ag lenders? Mark Sand shares the key components of building a strong relationship.
Ducks Unlimited and ABS Global further the program’s capabilities to support ranchers in enacting climate-smart change with technical assistance and genetic innovation.
Cattle feeding margins fell deeper into the red while packer losses doubled from the prior week. Pork producer margins have now printed red every week for the past year.
With support from the USDA, the National Pork Board and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has embarked on a mission to enhance the merchandising of U.S. red meat in Colombia.