Rancher
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.
With the spring bull buying season beginning, producers need to know their cow herd and utilize selection tools to help find bulls to match their goals.
Last year’s USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed the smallest cattle herd since 1951. With strong heifer prices and no strong signs of rebuilding underway, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows supplies may come in even lower than last year.
As new generations are added to operations, it’s important to create additional revenue sources that work with the ranch’s goals and overall system.
The brief supports landowner ownership of groundwater in the Texas Supreme Court case Cactus Water Services LLC v. COG Operating LLC.
With no post-holiday wavering, all cattle and beef markets moved higher in the first half of January – setting new record price levels to start the new year.
Get BQA’d at Cattle Con to be eligible for Greeley Hat Works giveaway.
Calving during the winter months can present some unique challenges, so being prepared with supplies and supplemental nutrition will help.
While some operations are increasing cow numbers, there are a couple segments decreasing numbers or exiting for good.
Feeding cattle in winter is critical to management, especially in regions where forage quality declines significantly during colder months. Proper nutrition during this period ensures cattle health, productivity and reproductive performance.
From ranching to feeding cattle to selling direct-to-consumer and owning a local beef locker, CJ and Calli Thorne view risks as opportunities for growth.
Investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers led to the arrest.