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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.
It’s not too early to get a jump start on controlling flies as the weather begins to warm up.
Greater Omaha Packing Co. announces new program to certify Hereford-sired finished cattle.
Shrinking cattle inventories in recent years leads to a wide range of impacts on the multi-sectored cattle industry.
Since 1972 BIF has annually recognized outstanding seedstock and commercial producers for their contributions to the industry.
Wearable technology is becoming more available for ranchers to keep an eye on individual animals in their herds.
Wehrbein urged Congress to stand with real farmers and ranchers on a multitude of issues.
Decisions up and down the beef supply chain evolve around calculating costs and breakeven prices.
Producers should be diligent with vaccinations, testing and biosecurity measures to protect herds from bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).
K-State Extension Veterinarian AJ Tarpoff suggests these management tips as temperatures rise and mud follows.
Working with livestock comes with risks, so producers should take time to double check surroundings and remember these safety tips.
Keep an eye on calves as thermic stress is observed not only with extremely high or low temperatures, but also extreme temperature variations.
It is important to understand how carbon programs work and where they are finding their role in the beef industry.
Answering these questions leads a producer to the traits that are economically relevant to their enterprise.
Make data-driven decisions for your ranch with precise information on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands through manure analysis.
Preparing for frigid temperatures can help producers facing inclement weather this calving season.
Young ranchers hold the future of the industry in their hands. Previous generations have put in the work and now it is your turn.
Emma Coffman didn’t grow up in production agriculture, but she’s finding her place in the livestock industry and welcoming others along with her.
With spring bull buying season here, producers should understand their goals for marketing calves and the genetic value to make replacement females.
Recent study looks at round bale feeders and cost savings versus waste.