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The highly diversified 10,343-acre Zeman Ranch near Bassett in north central Nebraska is listed for sale. The current owners have operated as Promiseland Livestock for over 20 years.

When was the last time you considered a subtractive approach? Not just cutting feed or input costs but an enterprise evaluation to ensure your time is optimized.

Unlike last year, there is no shortage of beef in the pipeline. Wholesale beef prices, however, continue a runaway spurred by unprecedented domestic and export demand.

U.S. beef gained greater access to the European Union at the beginning of 2020 through a country-specific quota aimed at allowing more U.S. product to enter the EU at zero duty.

Drought conditions across much Nebraska has ranchers considering options for reducing stocking rates on pasture this spring and summer: supplement/substitute feed; ship cattle to non-drought areas and sell cattle.

The lack of electricity and fuel during last winter’s historic storm has the Texas state legislature considering an exemption for dyed diesel fuel and increased truck weights on public roads during an emergency.

Expert Advice: Replacement heifer selection begins with a healthy heifer at birth and her management the first two years.

Young calf respiratory disease can take a heavy toll on the health of your animals and your finances. That’s why getting young calves off to a healthy start can benifit a cow/calf operation in numerous ways.

Once a calf comes down with a respiratory disease the negative health effects can linger the remainder of the animal’s life