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As fed cattle weights hit historic highs, a surplus of fat trim is creating an unprecedented need for lean blending beef, pushing cull cow values to new records.
The cancer research fundraiser is slated for June 5 and 6, north of Cozad.
With high liquidity and aging hardware, family farms have become prime targets for hackers. Here is how to secure your data and your land deals.
The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or milk production, veterinary needs and control measures.
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.
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.
A century of female stewardship meets the digital age as virtual fencing replaces the physical grind of the past in Potter Valley.
With more than 800,000 acres burned, a grassroots network of ranchers helping ranchers is providing a lifeline of hay and hope for Nebraska beef producers.
Extension specialists warn that jumping the gun on spring grazing can slash forage production and trigger an energy crash in developing heifers
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.
Ohio Angus breeder will be recognized in November during the North American International Livestock Exposition.
How a cattleman’s frustration with paperwork and a passion for innovation led to Herd Advisor — an app turning ranch talk into records.
701x aims to reshape cattle management through a blend of innovative technology, user-friendly design and customer service.
Flight zones, pressure and release, and facility design don’t just apply in the chute. They may be the missing framework for team cohesion in agriculture.
Here are resources for those looking to donate to ranchers recovering from recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
CattleFax has opened its 2025 Cow-Calf Survey for beef producers to benchmark profitability and industry trends. Participants can win one of three $700 vouchers by completing the survey by March 31.
From colostrum intake to feedlot performance, research shows maternal nutrition is the key to long-term ranch profitability.
From a new animal feed and nutrition company to new animal health products and technology tools, check out these products released an promoted on the trade show floor in Nashville.
Iowa State’s Beth Reynolds shares three winter management tips to help keep bulls healthy and ready to go to work.
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.
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.
While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep the farm afloat - while not being fully involved in daily operations - can take a toll on the off-the-farm spouse.
Combination treatment provides different modes of action to enhance parasite control in cattle.
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.