Rancher
Learn the difference in weight per day of age and average daily gain, and how can you use those to help in cattle management decisions.
While financial well-being is a function of the market, it is also a function of the availability of grass for grazing cattle. Both define the cattle cycle. Furthermore, grazing is critical for rangeland health.
Take the time to evaluate your operation and make sure it is prepared to go where you want it to go in the future.
Heifers made up 39.7 percent of the total feedlot inventory on Oct. 1, up slightly from the 39.6 percent in July.
Here are some basic rules of thumb to follow when determining the hay supplies you will need to sustain your cow herd over the next few months.
Market update for week of Oct. 23 and a look at how carcass weigh and ribeye sizes correlates..
Automation in packing plants is most frequently trying to solve challenges related to manual labor, process efficiency, product quality and food safety.
New facility aims to advance, support and communicate continuous improvement of livestock production, economic vitality and environmental stewardship, as well help collaboration between all livestock and agriculture industry groups.
Monitoring estrus intensity in cattle helps optimize reproduction and can be done efficiently with visual estrus detection aids.
Updates included current selection and management trends in dairy and beef populations.
Economic and financial risks on the ranch go hand in hand with other risks facing the operation. Producers need to ask the questions to make sure they are adapting to present needs.
Feeding free-choice hay with a concentrate supplement has the potential to add gain to growing calves without large investment in additional equipment.
Needle size matters when using hormones during synchronization protocols for breeding cattle.
Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but didn’t want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination?
Five reasons why you should attend the 2025 Top Producer Summit.
David Lalman, Ph.D., has researched cow size and feed efficiency with intent to help producers create a cowherd that is resilient and productive in the best environment and still productive in the worst of years.
Kennedy Cattle Company triples feedlot size to take advantage of strong cattle prices. Manages margins by growing more of its own feed.
Higher prices means the business now carries more value-at-risk than ever. Producers are encouraged to be increasingly proactive in pursuing measures to ensure that equity remains protected.
The pace of expansion of the U.S. cow inventory will be slower than past cycles including the fact that beef production takes longer than other proteins.
The one-day event will feature expert speakers, panels, and discussions that address critical topics in the beef industry.
Explore proactive strategies now to avoid costly decisions this winter
Weekly fed cattle harvest of the latest four weeks have featured head counts larger than a year ago with an average of 496,750 per week, a 2.1% increase for the period compared to 2023.
The Beef Checkoff was started by producers and is guided by producers today. Learn more about the process and where that money goes to build beef demand.
Auction prices for hay equipment and midsize loader tractors are breaking records.
Data shows urgent need for tax relief to protect family-owned cattle operations.
There are challenges, no doubt, but 59% of producers plan to add a family member to their operation and 51% indicate they will increase their herd size in the next five years.
Register today for 32nd annual Cattlemen’s College
Insights on the economic impact and sustainability of cow-calf operations.
Doug Burgess is no stranger to battling the elements during the fall drive.
At the end of the day, your cowherd’s body condition score is an insurance policy or risk management. Now’s the time to increase that score to prepare your herd for winter weather.