Cow-Calf
We tapped the expertise of five cattle ranchers to find out what decisions have had the most impact on the success of their businesses.
Passing down the ranch to the next generation is a goal for many cattlemen and women. Achieving this goal requires specific skill sets and teams to help the process run smoothly.
Knowing the nutritional needs of cows helps producers cost effectively meet those needs and stay profitable.
One of the questions veterinarians are helping cow-calf producers answer is whether it’s a better decision to raise their own calves or buy them.
America’s Conservation Ag Movement Conservation Steward Josh Davis taps financial and technical assistance to steward his generational land.
The industry’s recent push for larger carcass weights while keeping cow costs at a minimum has brought terminal crossbreeding programs to the forefront.
With increased access to the internet and more information than anyone can consume; the public continues to ask more questions about meat production and how it fits into their lives and society.
Midwest Food Bank facilitated the donation of alfalfa hay from an Illinois farmer to ranchers in need in the Southeast affected by Hurricane Helene.
Informing the public about raising cattle and taking care of the resources can make the difference in their support for your business and the beef industry.
In a USDA study, 7.9% of U. S. cow-calf operations were found to contain one or more Johne’s positive cows.
A recent study at Kansas State University highlights some of the benefits.
The latest Cattle on Feed report showed feedlot inventories on Nov. 1 were 11.99 million head, equal to one year ago. Heifer retention still affecting herd rebuilding.
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Hard work, dedication, continuous learning and building a community in the industry are keys to growing a successful operation.
Fifth-generation cow-calf and yearling operation in northeastern Wyoming focuses on heterosis and performance in their black baldy herd.
Resources have been created to help livestock producers develop plans for the continuity of business, movement and marketing of livestock, milk and wool in the unfortunate event of a foreign disease outbreak.
The project, developed by Cooperative Extension livestock specialists and veterinarians, aims to mitigate profit, production and financial risks to cattle producers.
Liquid feed options are readily available and can provide cost-effective nutritional value to cattle.
New Officers elected at Strategic Planning Conference Nov. 6-8.
Feedlot owners and cow-calf producers can use best practices for helping those cattle get off to a good start when entering the yard.
There are many management options to consider for weaned calves depending on feed resources, labor, and subsequent management strategies.
Ranch Academy offers a complete guide of trainings for ranch employees that can be customizable to each operation.
It’s time to sample, test, inventory and stage harvested hay.
Take the time to evaluate your operation and make sure it is prepared to go where you want it to go in the future.
Heifers made up 39.7 percent of the total feedlot inventory on Oct. 1, up slightly from the 39.6 percent in July.
Here are some basic rules of thumb to follow when determining the hay supplies you will need to sustain your cow herd over the next few months.
Automation in packing plants is most frequently trying to solve challenges related to manual labor, process efficiency, product quality and food safety.
New facility aims to advance, support and communicate continuous improvement of livestock production, economic vitality and environmental stewardship, as well help collaboration between all livestock and agriculture industry groups.
Monitoring estrus intensity in cattle helps optimize reproduction and can be done efficiently with visual estrus detection aids.
Updates included current selection and management trends in dairy and beef populations.
Effective drenching with these tips gets the medication in the correct place without waste.