Cow-Calf
As carcass weights hit new highs, experts warn that efficiency gains bring unintended welfare risks in transport, feedlots and packing plants — and call for targeted investments, better infrastructure and data‑driven management of every animal.
2026 is not the year the cattle cycle “fixes itself.” It is the year the industry learns how to ration a smaller supply base without blowing itself up.
Tracking birth data, mothering ability and calf vigor on day one provides the metrics needed for smarter culling and sire selection.
INHERIT® genetic predictions identify genetics for productivity and health during critical phase in beef herd rebuilding.
How early heifer development sets the ceiling for fertility, productivity and profit.
Tax relief, pro‑beef dietary guidelines, fake‑meat labeling, trade turmoil and new disease risks topped the discussion during the beef industry D.C. update.
Research shows producers can strategically use feeding time to aid in their calving season.
University of Missouri’s Carson Roberts explains 5 reasons why rotational grazing fails and 5 ways to make it work.
Five beef producers reveal the sessions, technology and trends they are tracking this week in Nashville.
There’s value in simultaneously improving carcass and maternal traits in your cow herd.
As the beef industry descends on Music City this week, the Farm Journal team is on location to separate the noise from the news and bring you the insights that can impact your bottom line.
From cow herd nutrition strategies to not forgetting your bulls, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in February.
AngusLink connects Genetic Merit Scorecard with GeneMax Advantage test, offering enhanced scorecard option for commercial producers.
USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a slight uptick in replacement heifers.
Ceres Tag is changing ranching by providing ranchers the data that matters most to their bottom line.
Missouri Extension State forage specialist Carson Roberts explains three factors that determine profitability when putting up hay.
Competitive yardage, heifer-specific nutrition and easy-to-use facilities give producers another way to develop heifers when feed and labor are tight at home.
Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass says the storm hit 28 states with ice, snow and record breaking cold temperatures and the polar vortex could linger for a while.
Several management practices can help reduce the impact of cold stress and decrease potential health and performance setbacks.
The expansion of support in the program provides more than $70,000 in valued assistance for cow-calf producers.
Combination treatment provides different modes of action to enhance parasite control in cattle.
Limit-feeding corn grain can be economically advantageous when the price of hay becomes too high due to short supply.
Bipartisan support of act offers long-overdue relief to cattle producers.
With a significant winter storm predicted to impact much of the U.S., Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains how to identify, prevent and manage cold stress in baby calves.
Proactive planning is key to minimizing livestock stress and maintaining gains during extreme winter weather events.
UNL extension educators share 5 tips to grazing cornstalks.
K-State beef cattle experts outline how sudden pasture changes can trigger fog fever in adult cattle and share practical, research-based strategies producers can use to reduce risk and protect herd health.
Finding and buying a new herd bull can be overwhelming with the vast amount of information and data available. Industry experts recommend defining program objectives and specifying selection criteria before getting a bidder number.
As producers prepare for calving season and evaluate cow herd nutrition, here are some strategies to make sure cows are getting adequate nutrition.
Texas A&M’s David Anderson breaks down the current cull cow market and shares his prediction for future cow prices.