Rancher
When planning a 500-head feeding facility plus cattle working area, Kansas beef producer Trey Ruetti did his homework researching options focusing on quality and value.
The 808 Ranch makes strategic equipment investments to maximize productivity.
Anaplasmosis can be devastating with death losses in some herds approaching 50%.
K-State experts say a thoughtful crossbreeding plan can boost fertility, longevity and herd resilience.
New product announcements from Supreme International and John Deere.
Producers can save time, money and headaches with a good herd record system.
From body condition scores to mineral needs, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in October.
Strong demand doesn’t just happen. It’s built through effort, investment and consistency.
Industry leaders discuss how supply and demand trends are impacting stocker operations during the 2025 K-State Stocker Field Day.
The decision to retain heifers goes far beyond current cattle prices; it is increasingly about creating and capturing greater value with every calf loaded on that truck in the future.
NCBA’s Colin Woodall says the “significant plan to help rebuild the American cattle supply” does not currently include a direct payment but rather the possibility of addressing regulatory burdens.
During Farm Safety week, John Currin, Virginia Tech Extension veterinarian, reminds us: “No matter how long we’ve done this, we can always learn to do things better. Be open and don’t think you know everything.”
Long hours, high stress and constant demands take a toll on both veterinarians and producers. Farm Safety and Health Week is a reminder that people’s well-being is the backbone of agriculture.
OSU’s Mark Johnson shares strategies to follow when estimating winter hay needs for your cow herd.
Getting cows bred and keeping them pregnant is key to capitalizing on the record cattle market.
One Arizona ranch is feeling the pinch as drought conditions plague another growing season.
A sixth-generation rancher uses social media storytelling to share his experience on the ranch and connect with consumers.
University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine shares three things producers should consider when contemplating developing owned heifers versus buying bred heifers.
Beef producers and stakeholders confirm their optimism in 2025, but they are quick to admit the threats and challenges facing the industry’s continued profitability.
Rabobank expects the Jan. 1, 2026, beef cow inventory to be 28 million head — up 200,000 head from the prior year. A second increase of less than 500,000 head is likely over the following year.
Hay production may no longer be the most efficient or profitable use of your time and resources. A Missouri forage specialist encourages producers, especially those with fewer than 400 cows, to critically consider why they grow their own hay.
State of the Beef Industry survey participants and industry leaders share what’s impacting the growth of the nation’s cow herd, beef supply and demand.
Setting cattle up for success starts with building a robust immune system that can respond to disease challenges. Building immunity starts the day a calf is born.
Results from Farm Journal’s 2025 State of the Beef Industry Survey finds 72% of producers are optimistic about the future, 73% report profitability the past five years and 57% will add a member to their operation in the next five years.
The 2025 State of the Beef Industry Report summarizes optimism prevails yet challenges persist in today’s beef industry.
When condition scoring cows, producers should look beyond age, frame size, depth, length pregnancy status and hair coat. BCS is intended to provide a consistent system to quantify relative fatness regardless of other factors.
An Oklahoma rancher and his vet built a deworming plan that includes four practices that any producer can adopt: diagnostics, combination treatment, refugia and management.
From handwritten to high-tech, K-State veterinarians discuss practical strategies for keeping cow herd records.
Good pature and range conditions support cow-calf producers’ ability to grow herds. The right market incentives and time are also needed to see expansion.
Quantity and quality of beef produced per cow has drastically increased since 1951.