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Conclusions show producers should consider weather when making decisions about stocking rates and grazing continuity.
There’s a lot of hyperbole out there about USDA’s EID mandate — much of it serves as nothing more than fear-mongering.
The summer of 2024 has seen cull cow values reach record high prices. On the supply side, a decline in beef cow slaughter numbers reflects the current cowherd stabilization.
56th Annual Meeting of ranchers, stakeholders, policymakers and agencies brings opportunities for public lands discussions and networking.
When making business and life decisions, energy should be spent on something meaningful, useful and productive.
A partnership between The Certified Agriculture Dealership network and Fox Factory Performance Vehicles has spawned the first-ever purpose-built farm truck.
Registration for classes covering grazing, heifer development, pasture management and profitability available now to producers.
Markets, weather and input costs are constant challenges, but with the emergence of new technology and business models, producers have new ways to mitigate these risks.
Higher prices means the business now carries more equity-at-risk than ever. Producers are encouraged to be increasingly proactive in pursuing measures to ensure that equity remains protected.
Producers have opportunities to participate in climate-smart sustainability programs funded through the USDA.
Shaw Cattle Co. celebrates a fresh calf crop in Caldwell, Idaho.
The objective of fenceline weaning is to allow social interaction between calf and dam while weaning the calves off of mother’s milk.
Speaker to cover how producers can reduce livestock depredation.
For each unit change in BCS, cows should gain or lose approximately 7% of their BCS 5 weight.
The cattle industries of the U.S. and Mexico have a long and somewhat colorful trade history that continues to evolve today.
Sierra Jepsen operates a traveling butcher school to help ranchers and meat locker owners develop meat processing skills.
The Osage Nation Ranch, LLC and the Osage Nation Department of Natural Resources in Pawhuska, Okla., developed innovative farming and ranching practices that foster conservation agriculture, food sovereignty and a resilient food supply chain.
Legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says male wolf suspected of livestock depredation died after capture while female and four pups remain for rehab and release.
No matter where we are or what we do asking ourselves this question forces us to confront our own internal reality—namely, our attitude.
Cover crops offer producers cattle forage, decreased hay expense, improved soils, weed suppression and increased biodiversity.
7 tips for maximizing your operation for investment opportunity
Consistently opposing new traceability measures without proposing viable alternatives does not contribute to solving the broader issue of disease prevention and management.
A new program for Texas ranches can help secure technical and financial assistance to enhance rotational grazing practices.
Extra hands are needed during the grind and grit of harvest season.
Cattlemen and women across the country think outside the box to repurpose materials from other industries that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Current supply metrics have boosted the value of Select carcasses as a reflection of less lean trim with lower cull cow volume. Fed cattle sector still finds highest return as carcass quality increases.
Following her passion for marketing and creating a new revenue stream through consumer beef sales allowed third generation rancher, Brooke Helsel, to continue ranching with her mom in California’s Central Valley.
As a business owner, running a farm is nonstop and it is difficult to draw a dividing line that separates work life and personal life. Our lives are simply not an 8-5 job.
Charles and Heather Maude have been indicted on separate criminal charges for theft of federal land following ‘an overzealous law enforcement pursuit,’ says Kaitlynn Glover with the Public Lands Council.