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Reproductive performance is important to the overall success and bottom line of an operation. Benchmarking may help focus limited management time on critical areas of an individual’s beef cow business.

What records to keep will vary from operation to operation, but in 2023 there may be some special challenges that aren’t typically a concern.

The American Hereford Association names Cord Weinheimer as new Southwest region field representative.

Understanding the three stages of the birthing process is critical in order to know when/if to provide assistance during calving season.

U.S. hay stocks are at their lowest level since 1973 as two years of widespread drought have taken its toll on forage production.

Learn more about USDA’s Value Added Producer Grant during a free webinar hosted by ChopLocal and Stewards Unlimited. Learn more about grant requirements and discover tips on writing applications.

At approximately 90 to 120 days after calving, forage provides most of the calf’s nutrient requirements, which introduces a management decision: should I creep feed?

The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) has awarded nine grants to develop management strategies that improve judicious antibiotic use in beef cattle and swine.

Keeping the harvest under 650,000 for six weeks has allowed packers to set the tone for the market and keep some cattle feeders desperate to move cattle.

Cattle markets traded modestly lower as slaughter levels recovered from the holiday-shortened schedules. Wholesale beef prices traded lower for the week, but Live Cattle futures ended on an up note.