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The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.

Extension specialists warn that jumping the gun on spring grazing can slash forage production and trigger an energy crash in developing heifers

Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures are seeing some early weakness despite last week’s record cash and neutral USDA Cattle on Feed Report compared to expectations. Corn is down with wheat and mostly favorable weather.

USDA says funding increase will ensure American-produced meat and poultry can make it to market and onto the tables of families across the country.

What is the value of a single cow calving one heat cycle earlier? If calves gain about 2 lb. a day from birth to weaning, in the current market with a pound of weaning weight valued in excess of $3, the added 40 lb. of weaning weight is worth at least $120 per cow.

Rural Minds shares these tips to help build social connections.

Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.

Dr. Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist with Oklahoma State University, says the on feed number has been below year ago levels the last four months.

From personal experiences, volatile markets and unpredictable weather to traumatic experiences from generations prior mental health can be impacted.