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Why one Illinois Angus breeder uses DNA testing in his herd.

With the cattle market at all-time highs and drought having decimating herds across Texas, some might consider restocking, but are questioning if it’s the right time to buy.

Doing so to help ranchers benefit from new farm bill safety net.

This week’s key bearish reversal provides a clue of a major high, but technicals haven’t broken down completely.

There was no winter calving preparation, so there was no extra bedding, sorting of cows, precalving vaccinations, clearing the aisles of snow, extra heat in the warming room, and line of work boots and insulated coveralls.

The initial investment of a bull in today’s market may seem staggering, but it is an investment that adds immediate value to the herd working forward.

Last week, legislation was introduced to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from disclosing the private and confidential information of livestock and poultry producers to the public.

Depending on your calving season, breeding may be only a few months away. Will your replacement heifers be ready?

Having a socket set that only has large sockets makes no more sense than only buying bulls that are trait leaders for growth.

The annual Cattle Feeders Workshops were held last month at seven locations around Wisconsin.