Rancher
More face-to-face interactions between ranchers and consumers is needed to share the story of the beef industry.
The first few hours of a calf’s life are critical to its success. Sometimes when producers need to intervene, the new mom goes into protection mode.
Beginning or growing your grazing management strategy can make a difference in efficiency, profitability and legacy on your ranch. Learn how to take your next step with resources from experts.
Annual Symposium will focus on beef industry profitability: conflicting market signals and profit drivers in the beef value chain.
Find out what dollars collected through the Beef Checkoff do for the beef industry.
Using pre-breeding exams to help make decisions about which heifers should be kept or culled is a cost-effective way to eliminate potential problems.
It takes bulls longer than cows to improve body condition due to their increased weight.
Introduced in 1965, the USDA Yield Grade system has not been updated since its release even though cattle and technologies have drastically changed.
Written grazing management maximizes benefits, but adoption lags. Understanding why and how the industry can accelerate positive progress.
Heifer development costs to consider include feed, health, breeding and other management expenses.
Testimonies given on state of the cattle industry and predator reintroduction.
It is generally accepted that cattle vaccines should be stored at temperatures between 35° F and 46° F. But what happens if they aren’t?
Avoid these common handling and usage mistakes that can lead to vaccines being less effective or completely ineffective.
Mature bull nutrition requirements depend on body condition score and time of year.
Actions steps to take before a wildfire threatens your livestock and property.
Although EPDs are only comparable within breed, producers can utilize the Across-Breed EPD Table to accurately compare bulls across breeds.
Two generational ranches share the benefits of written grazing management plans for stewardship, profitability and legacy.
To target deworming efforts, producers need to know which parasites they’re dealing with.
Calculate a bull’s value proposition and consider how he can meet a herd’s needs and goals before purchasing.
U.S. CattleTrace and Where Food Comes From join forces to unify and support a voluntary traceability strategy and safeguard the beef supply chain in the event of an outbreak.
Satellite technology makes real-time water monitoring possible from your smartphone.
Identify the parasites at play, then eradicate them before they cause damage.
With the World Health Organization for Animal Health confirming recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease overseas, it’s important to know the disease is harmless to humans but is highly contagious for cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.
Water monitors and sensors empower producers with real-time data and automation to improve efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
Virtual fencing offers Wild Olive Cattle Company flexibility in grazing the dry, brushy country of their south Texas ranch.
Virtual fencing technology is ever-changing and producers have several options available in the U.S. to find what fits their operations.
Proper mineral levels in a cow before and during pregnancy also set her calf up for success.
Producers should be mindful of environmental and nutritional factors to make sure bulls are fit for breeding season.
A bull’s fertility and breeding ability is crucial to a producer’s success.
The Nebraska Extension will host another “Calculating Annual Cow Costs” webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31.