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In regard to building back a better cow herd through sound, intentional selection and mating decisions, the single strongest argument for crossbreeding is the advantage in reproductive fitness and longevity of crossbred cows.
Texas A&M professor shares 8 common stressors that can weaken an animal’s defenses, enabling bacteria to reach the lungs and cause disease.
K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success.
K-State veterinarians discuss the steps producers should take after finding an aborted fetus.
Experts share five tips for producers seeking clarity in an increasingly complex tax environment.
K-State beef cattle experts suggest several ways producers might want to consider housing bulls for minimal fighting.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains hybrid vigor is the result of GCV.
Providing proper winter shelter and quality nutrition ensures cattle health, safety and productivity during cold months.
Peel says the best thing politicians can do to help cattle and beef markets is to shut up and let the markets work.
Facing a tidal wave of misinformation from non-experts, producers and veterinarians are stepping up as social media advocates to bridge the gap between consumer curiosity and the realities of livestock production. Learn how industry professionals are building trust and public understanding one post at a time.
UNL Extension specialists explain four reasons for reproductive failure.
K-State’s Warner says cold stress increases cow’s energy needs.
Founder of Pioneer Accounting shares strategies to help ranchers simplify tax season.
Experts say, when making culling decisions, remember to look at calf weaning weight in comparison to cow size.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains replacement heifer selection strategies based on genetic potential.
Oklahoma State’s Peel reports data indicates little heifer retention while a slow herd rebuilding may be beginning.
While producers and consumers define sustainability differently, it is important for beef producers to become part of the story, not ignore it.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson shares four tips for building better genotypes when selecting replacement heifers.
NDSU’s livestock economist encourages producers to concentrate on the cash market and the fundamentals.
In addition to increasing carcass counts, wolves decrease reproduction rates, weaning weights, calf health and human well-being — costs often uncompensated or uncounted.
Logan Pribbeno manages his operations with a CFO mindset.
The Wine Glass Ranch is more than a family operation. It’s a blueprint for the future of sustainable beef production.
Jon and Jackie Means were presented the 2025 Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Sustainability Award. To them sustainability is family, legacy, caring for what you have and managing for profitability.
UNL’s Wilke shares tips for managing cattle during the cold, snow, ice and wind.
Oklahoma State’s Mark Johnson explains the importance of understanding your production system when making breeding and selection decisions.
Manage bovine respiratory disease with cold stress management and animal husbandry.
Tight supplies and strong demand have pushed beef prices and producer profitability to historic highs. After peaking in 2025, CattleFax analyst Kevin Good forecasts prices will see a modest correction while fundamentals remain strong.
Here’s how beef producers Jon and Patty Tebelius have built a herd that works for their customers.
Strong demand supports beef prices amid economic volatility, but herd investment and growth slows as producers grapple with increasing uncertainty due to political noise.
Producers share practical tools and insights for resilient cold-season management.