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USDA’s Cattle report indicates that some beef cattle expansion has begun as beef heifer retention increased a modest 1%.

Most analysts expect the nation’s cattle herd to be 1.5% lower compared to year ago.

This is the lowest January 1 inventory of all cattle and calves since the 88.1 million on hand in 1952.

Beef producers shouldn’t overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan.

A new study in the Journal of Animal Science documents the shrinking environmental footprint of beef over the past 30 years.

Lower beef production likely will keep calf prices high through at least 2015.

Many animals have been traveling to be shown in state and county fairs, and they may bring home more than ribbons.

Hay loss and feed waste are inevitable components of most beef production systems.

There are indications that the worst of the 2011 drought-forced movements of cattle may be slowing down.

If Mother Nature cooperates in 2012, cow-calf operations will post their highest nominal return over cash production costs ever.