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Even if upcoming tax reform eliminates the federal estate tax, many states will continue to keep an estate tax as part of their tax regime.

Now may be the time to get a handle on the perpetual size race.

A sample of Duroc boar semen was the one millionth sample of animal germplasm to arrive at USDA-Agricultural Research Service's National Animal Germplasm Collection—a milestone in preserving genetic animal information.

Starting out the month of May, we dove headlong into the seasonal market with a widening Choice/Select price spread.

Bigger and bigger cows may not be the best option.

As the breeding season for spring calving herds is now underway, understanding heat stress in cattle takes on increased importance.

DNA markers can identify animals, even after meat processing and the rapidly-growing Open Prairie brand will use the tracing tech.

Memorial Day kicks off the official start of summer. USDA wants to remind you to prevent foodborne illness before you light up that grill and pack up the cooler.

While New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep, they may also make you more than 10 times more likely to achieve your goals than if you hadn’t made a resolution at all.

One of the things University of Missouri researchers discovered as they looked at heifer development is the importance of identifying the fertility response of heifers before breeding.

Financial opportunities can be found in designing strong breeding and forage/pasture plans for beef cattle herds, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist.

This year's National Western Stock Show is the "Year of the Yards," because after more than five decades in their current location, the yards will be moved next year to a new spot to the north.

Research has shown that calves from cows that shed their winter hair coat earlier tend to weigh more at weaning.

Short supply plus strong demand restored prices for Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers selling Saturday, June 1. The 87 head of bred heifers averaged $1,857 at F&T Livestock Market. High lot sold for $2,100.

Now we have another good excuse to cull cows due to bad temperament.  Producers that routinely breed cows artificially realize that cows that are unruly and nervous are less likely to conceive by AI.

Presenters at the 2018 Feeding Quality Forum, encouraged producers and feeders to rise above the status quo.

Researchers at Texas A&M University say cattle docility will bring benefits at every level, from the cattle to their managers and ultimately beef consumers.

Five Hereford breeders banded together to sell a heifer that helped generate $40,800 in donation funds for wildfire relief efforts for northern California ranchers.

Efficient beef production starts when the bull mates with a cow and biological efficiency mates with economic efficiency.