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Strategies to consider before starting a wedding or event venue.
With bulls being an influential genetic piece to the cow herd, producers should consider several aspects of keeping bulls in optimal performance condition.
Answers to ranchers’ biggest questions about liquid feed.
The Beef Improvement Federation Symposium offers an opportunity for ranchers to brush up on industry challenges, peek into future trends and network with some of the industry’s brightest minds June 10-13 in Amarillo.
Carrying capacity and stocking rate are two terms ranchers must understand as they each play an important role in grazing management.
More face-to-face interactions between ranchers and consumers is needed to share the story of the beef industry.
Tips for knowing how to best scale your business.
Avoid these common handling and usage mistakes that can lead to vaccines being less effective or completely ineffective.
Proper mineral levels in a cow before and during pregnancy also set her calf up for success.
Wearable technology is becoming more available for ranchers to keep an eye on individual animals in their herds.
Young ranchers hold the future of the industry in their hands. Previous generations have put in the work and now it is your turn.
From ranching to feeding cattle to selling direct-to-consumer and owning a local beef locker, CJ and Calli Thorne view risks as opportunities for growth.
A new trend that helps ranchers market more carcass products and promotes beef as a whole is eating the whole animal, especially organ meats.
While it may be challenging to take a vacation from the ranch, planning and prioritizing time away can help producers return with a clear mind.
There are some key marketing strategies that will take sales to the next level when applied correctly.
As teenagers, Dave and Jean Gottenborg dreamed of owning a cattle ranch. After decades of delay, they finally achieved their dream. Today, they raise cattle and sell award-winning beef and hay at Eagle Rock Ranch.
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.
The beef industry is turning over a new leaf, and producers of all breeds should be excited about the new opportunities on the horizon.
Liquid feed options are readily available and can provide cost-effective nutritional value to cattle.
Ranch Academy offers a complete guide of trainings for ranch employees that can be customizable to each operation.
David Lalman, Ph.D., has researched cow size and feed efficiency with intent to help producers create a cowherd that is resilient and productive in the best environment and still productive in the worst of years.
It was a busy week on Capitol Hill for the beef industry. NCBA’s Ethan Lane joined AgriTalk to sum up the events.
Despite a “no nothing burger” Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act hearing, NCBA’s Don Schiefelbein joins “AgriTalk” to highlight his thoughts on where the industry needs to see action.
Possible tax changes on the table in Washington are causing angst in agriculture. Secretary Vilsack says the proposed changes won’t impact 98% of family farms, but another analysis contradicts those claims.
“The shirts you and I are wearing today say where they come from, but the beef we put in the center of our plate doesn’t have to bear that label,” Sen. John Thune told Chip Flory on AgriTalk about mandatory COOL.
Chip Flory is joined by USDA Secretary Vilsack to discuss who is affected by stepped-up basis and why he thinks agricultural America should be in support of it.
Lane joined AgriTalk this week to discuss the bill, which was introduced by Sen. Cory Booker, who is known for being vegan among other things.
The CDC recently announced new protocols for fully vaccinated people. Chip Flory discusses these new measures Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Senior Advisor to the White House COVID-19 Response Team.
Host Chip Flory talks with Christine McCracken, Executive Director, Animal Protein for RaboAgriFinance, who explains additional slaughter capacity in the U.S. should help the hog market continue the price recovery