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Bill Legg focuses on soil health to improve grazing.

A large percentage of U.S. producers could benefit from improved management efficiencies and reduce their winter feeding costs by working with their practitioner to do “preg checks” in the herd.

America’s beef cattle inventory continues to tighten, pushing market prices to record levels. Under normal conditions, that would lead to anticipation about building herds again. However, this cycle is anything but typical.

The summer of 2024 has seen cull cow values reach record high prices. On the supply side, a decline in beef cow slaughter numbers reflects the current cowherd stabilization.

Even though fall can quickly become busy with harvest and putting up silage, Andrew McCrea is never too busy for his pastures. He says it’s worth the time to evaluate pasture health and adjust management plans accordingly.

Cow-calf producers are always striving to provide top-notch nutrition for their herds, but challenges such as adverse weather and poor soil productivity can significantly impact forage quality.

USMEF issued a statement on Colombia fully reopening to U.S. beef, which had been restricted since April due to H5N1 detected in dairy cows.

Choice and Select aren’t driving the business — consumers want premium grade cattle

Based on numerous data sets, cattle inventories will continue to tighten, but with mixed signs of stabilization. Expansion and retention patterns will be monitored this fall with confirmation in January 2025’s inventory report.

Michael Ballard faces $120,000 in fines for allowing his farm manager to live on his agriculture operation.