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From colostrum intake to feedlot performance, research shows maternal nutrition is the key to long-term ranch profitability.
From a new animal feed and nutrition company to new animal health products and technology tools, check out these products released an promoted on the trade show floor in Nashville.
Iowa State’s Beth Reynolds shares three winter management tips to help keep bulls healthy and ready to go to work.
As the beef industry descends on Music City this week, the Farm Journal team is on location to separate the noise from the news and bring you the insights that can impact your bottom line.
USDA’s annual report reveals the smallest total herd since 1951, with beef cow numbers falling to 27.6 million despite a slight uptick in replacement heifers.
While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep the farm afloat - while not being fully involved in daily operations - can take a toll on the off-the-farm spouse.
Combination treatment provides different modes of action to enhance parasite control in cattle.
Bipartisan support of act offers long-overdue relief to cattle producers.
With a significant winter storm predicted to impact much of the U.S., Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains how to identify, prevent and manage cold stress in baby calves.
Proactive planning is key to minimizing livestock stress and maintaining gains during extreme winter weather events.
UNL extension educators share 5 tips to grazing cornstalks.
Finding and buying a new herd bull can be overwhelming with the vast amount of information and data available. Industry experts recommend defining program objectives and specifying selection criteria before getting a bidder number.
Texas A&M’s David Anderson breaks down the current cull cow market and shares his prediction for future cow prices.
Record keeping is not one size fits all. CattleMax CEO Terrell Miller says record keeping without reporting and analysis is simply creating an electronic file cabinet.
Learn how collaborative grazing innovation, thoughtful planning and ecological stewardship are powering positive change.
There has been meaningful change across every sector of the U.S. beef industry, and while change offers opportunity, it can also increase risk.
Barn camera systems are helping producers reduce labor and improve calf survival by spotting problems sooner.
The first milk from a cow is critical to a calf’s ability to fight disease and infection, and it also reduces calf loss before weaning and improves overall herd health long term.
Oklahoma State’s Peel shares five factors for cow-calf producers to consider in the new year.
University of Missouri Extension specialists find that producers see up to $300 savings in feeding costs per calf when their livestock graze standing milo through the winter.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson breaks down the value of a bull in today’s market.
Preparing for a successful calving season, ensure all supplies are stocked and equipment is fully functional before the first calf arrives to minimize stress and maximize efficiency.
From nutrition strategies to not forgetting the herd bulls, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in January.
Cattle producers and industry leaders share their concerns as the calendar advances to 2026.
Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.
Identifying breeding goals as well as prudent selection and mating decisions can result in a cow herd that yields more beef per acre of pasture, reduces your maintenance cost and serves as the production factory of market topping calves.
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Terrain’s Dave Weaber says placements of cattle into feedlots will continue to shrink, long-feared beef slaughter capacity reductions have arrived, and the beef cow herd hasn’t begun to expand.
Noble Research Institute shared data-backed management practices for land stewardship.
Wellnitz says proper communication saves a business time and money in the long run.