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Total hay production in 2024 was up 3.3 percent year over year and combined with May 1 hay stocks up 46.6 percent over 2023 levels. Total hay supply by 7.9 percent compared to year earlier levels.
Topics include genetic modifications in livestock, yield grades and a beef industry economic outlook.
As cliché as it might sound, take the time in the new year to look back over previous years so you can make decisions that move your operation forward.
A new trend that helps ranchers market more carcass products and promotes beef as a whole is eating the whole animal, especially organ meats.
Be proactive to ease the impact of changing weather patterns and rising temps.
While rare in most cowherds, retained placentas jeopardize reproductive efficiency and can rob operations of profit potential.
Public comments open Jan. 15 for the new rule proposed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services for grizzly bear recovery in the lower 48 states.
Farmers First Trust uses a specific transaction process that can help farmers sell the family operation without the immediate tax burden.
In person and online educational events cover a variety of cow-calf and feedlot topics from University of Nebraska — Lincoln and Nebraska Extension.
Understanding the stages is critical in order to know when/if producers need to provide assistance during calving season to increase the likelihood a live calf is born alive and off to a good start.
A more productive cowherd fuels the growth of beef production which in turn reduces the need to increase cow numbers to generate that same growth.
Crossbreeding has shown increases in growth rate starting in utero, calf survival rate, immune function, average daily gain and longevity in cows.
The pest can travel on humans, vehicles, pets, livestock and even on some wildlife species — all of which increase the likelihood it could eventually enter our country.
A full circle system isn’t for everyone, but it is for ranchers who want to learn from past decisions and get better each year.
Low cow inventories, little evidence of replacement heifer retention and record high prices for cattle during the close of 2024 are all positive signs for commercial cow-calf operations in 2025.
Veterinarian Kirk Ramsey discusses ways to to prepare first-calf heifers to breed back.
There are many differences between individuals in the development of these signs and certainly age is a factor.
Did you miss these stories in 2024? See these helpful topics for beef producers.
While it may be challenging to take a vacation from the ranch, planning and prioritizing time away can help producers return with a clear mind.
The performance of growing calves on wheat pasture can by increased by providing a small amount of a concentrate supplement carrying an ionophore and minerals that are deficient in wheat pasture.
Fourth generation rancher begins her term as the first woman president of the MSGA since its inception in 1884.
When it comes to grazing cattle, one size does not fit all operations, but experts agree having a plan is better than not.
Both online and in-person sessions in January 2025 will provide information for farmers, ranchers and veterinary professionals involved in the calving process.
Prediction tool from UNL provides a starting point for evaluating whether to buy, sell or trade replacement cows.
Cattle are naturally adapted to cold weather, but their ability to stay warm depends on factors such as their winter coat, body condition score (BCS), nutrition, and staying dry.
If pastures are slightly overstocked or have less forage available due to poor wheat growing conditions, forage allowance of 3 lbs. can provide enough forage for about 2.5 lbs. of gain per day.
A love for cattle and people keep this cattlewoman on the go.
NCBA and PLC call on USFWS to partner with producers on Monarch Butterfly conservation.
Rather than focusing breeding goals on being heavily terminal or primarily maternal, sexed semen allows commercial herds of all sizes to “take both roads.”
As teenagers, Dave and Jean Gottenborg dreamed of owning a cattle ranch. After decades of delay, they finally achieved their dream. Today, they raise cattle and sell award-winning beef and hay at Eagle Rock Ranch.