Rancher
Improvements in genetics, management practices and technology are working together to produce higher fed cattle weights and increased carcass quality.
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.
The buyer group, led by an Oklahoma rancher, plans to continue ONSY’s operations, which includes more than 350,000 annually selling through the stockyards.
With the goal of preserving America’s food security, 40 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, operations and organizational involvement have agreed on five priorities and actionable solutions to make impactful change with a common voice.
Well-designed, versatile and practical cattle working facilities reduce stress on cattle and producers.
Revisiting and updating a budget can help producers identify areas that might be affecting potential profitability.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques while working cattle can save producers time, money, injury and headaches.
With bulls being an influential genetic piece to the cow herd, producers should consider several aspects of keeping bulls in optimal performance condition.
In light of escalating gray wolf activity, sheriff departments from seven California counties are uniting to oppose environmental polices they believe threaten ranchers and farmers.
Suicide and mental health concerns continue to increase on farms and ranches. Watch for signs, be proactive and provide support to those struggling in your community.
When selecting needles to vaccinate or treat cattle, there are several factors to consider to make the right decisions for overall herd health and best management practices.
As pastures green up, cattle producers are preparing for spring processing. Consider these tips as you plan to protect your herd.
Ranchers Charles and Heather Maude had been separately charged with government trespass for a fence line on their property from the 1950s.
Cattle producers have been successful applying selection pressure to maintain calving ease while improving the additive genetic merit for weaning and yearling weight performance.
Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed new light on how an expanding and protected gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses.
Oklahoma State University multidisciplinary scientists are teaming up to research how cover crops can improve the environmental impacts of cattle foraging.
Answers to ranchers’ biggest questions about liquid feed.
Farmshare helps connect producers more directly with end buyers in the market by way of independent processing facilities.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists share these tips for grazing after a wildfire.
It’s important to plan ahead for if pasture conditions deteriorate to the point of having to supplement or feed pairs in confinement.
Beef producers will gain education in forage management, cattle health and heifer development amid challenges.
K-State Entomologist Cassandra Olds shares strategies for good fly control.
Salt can be used as a weapon to control mineral intake and help keep mineral costs down.
Cattleman Mike Williams uses a grazing management plan, virtual fencing technology and involvement with local and state cattle associations to meet the challenges of ranching in southern California.
There are many reasons to consider finishing calves on forage, however it can present two major challenges: land requirement and variable calf performance.
Research found negative implications on embryonic development and survival when heifers are transitioned to a reduced diet after AI breeding. This should be considered when transitioning heifers from dry lot to pasture, as this can cause changes in weight and composition.
A look at how nutritional management of calves pre-finishing impacts beef quality.
Carrying capacity and stocking rate are two terms ranchers must understand as they each play an important role in grazing management.
Beef producers have a significant influence on meat quality through breeding choices and nutrition management.
Researchers look at four factors that contribute to early pregnancy loss: embryo, cow, bull and environment.