Cow-Calf
Secretaries Rollins and Burgum announce a cross-departmental effort to eliminate “red tape” and prioritize American ranchers who utilize public land for grazing.
Colorado rancher LeValley is USRSB’s March spotlight for the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) celebration.
Preparation is the difference between a saved calf and a costly loss. Discover how early inventory checks, strategic feeding and timely intervention can redefine calving success.
Disease challenges early in life can have permanent effects on a female’s ability to stay in the herd. Discover how to navigate the health pitfalls that threaten replacement heifer investment.
Terrain’s Dave Weaber projects 4-6% lower cattle slaughter and 2.5–5% less beef production versus 2025, but record imports, heavier carcass weights and resilient demand keep fed, feeder and calf prices at historic highs.
Joe Don Eilers shares how BQA principles drive consumer confidence and “mouthwatering” results for the food service giant.
Why energy, protein, minerals and weekly body condition checks are critical to getting cows and first‑calf heifers rebred on schedule.
K-State’s Jason Warner breaks down what producers should consider when deciding on replacement female retention.
As the Choice beef cutout nears the $400 mark, analysts eye supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer habits.
With a wall of fire racing at up to 70 mph, three ranch families describe the desperate fight to save their herds and homes, the courage of children on the front lines and the network that rose from the ashes.
Extension educator shares three priorities to consider postwildfire.
University of Nebraska extension educators suggest balancing bull selection with cow herd profitability.
A century of female stewardship meets the digital age as virtual fencing replaces the physical grind of the past in Potter Valley.
While mature cow weights have climbed for 60 years, Oklahoma State analysis explains the link between cow size and carcass weight is more modest than the industry assumes.
Although EPDs are only comparable within breed, producers can utilize the Across-Breed EPD Table to accurately compare bulls across breeds.
Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales.
Extension specialists warn that jumping the gun on spring grazing can slash forage production and trigger an energy crash in developing heifers
Why consistent herd records are the key to a successful ranch transition and long-term production success.
Nebraska extension educator stresses vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke.
From visual-only ear tags to electronic ear tags, brands and tattoos, how producers choose to identify their cattle is impacted by their management program.
Texas rancher Meredith Ellis shares how she combines landscape architecture with science-informed stewardship to advance the future of sustainable beef.
This record-keeping system streamlines cattle records into a road map for profitability.
Stop setting blind goals and start benchmarking. This simple three-step audit helps cattle producers move from “guesswork” to “precision” in herd health, reproduction and financial management.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
CattleMax platform helps connect herd health, breeding and more.
How a cattleman’s frustration with paperwork and a passion for innovation led to Herd Advisor — an app turning ranch talk into records.
With beef cow slaughter down 20% and cull bulls breaking the $200/cwt. barrier, record-heavy steer weights are fueling a surge in demand for lean beef to blend for the spring grilling season.
Why mature size, hair shedding and calving ease must anchor your breeding objective if you want profitable, low‑input cows.
Reducing the risk of scours can be accomplished by addressing different areas of management.
701x aims to reshape cattle management through a blend of innovative technology, user-friendly design and customer service.