Rancher
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.
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.