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Three simple, actionable ways ranchers can stop feeling behind and start recognizing progress.
Price Ranch was named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year during the BIF Symposium on June 11 in Amarillo, Texas.
Drovers partners with The Future of Beef Show team to explore the innovations, strategies and success stories shaping the next generation of beef production with agriculture audiences.
Rosebrook Farms has been genomic testing since 2013. As a commercial cow-calf operation, the Rosebrooks have found value in using genomic data to select superior replacement heifers for their herd.
Angus Genetics Inc. white paper looks at the future expansion of data collection into the commercial sector.
With innovation and diversification, the Fenders have found their niche in the beef industry.
The Odde family finds success focusing on producing the next generation of a profitable cow herd while educating and raising the next generation of beef producers.
Identifying the misunderstandings of parasite control.
Producers should consider several factors to determine if creep feeding benefits them and evaluate based on the market each year.
CattleFax recently shared the results of its 2024 cow-calf survey representing more than 350,000 cows.
Tips for producers to protect their livestock from theft.
Experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute discuss cattle herpes diagnostic signs as wells as prevention strategies.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
What is the value of a single cow calving one heat cycle earlier? If calves gain about 2 lb. a day from birth to weaning, in the current market with a pound of weaning weight valued in excess of $3, the added 40 lb. of weaning weight is worth at least $120 per cow.
Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.
From personal experiences, volatile markets and unpredictable weather to traumatic experiences from generations prior mental health can be impacted.
Frothy bloat is sporadic, unpredictable and difficult to prevent. It typically occurs when cattle graze legume or legume-based pastures.
Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance has become a key risk management tool for ranchers and forage producers looking to protect themselves against the unpredictability of rainfall. However, like all insurance products, PRF comes with its own set of risks.
Because of the improved cost to reward ratio, more producers are utilizing synchronization protocols with natural service breeding programs.
Strategies to consider before starting a wedding or event venue.
Understanding the life cycle of liver flukes is essential for implementing effective control measures. Unlike other internal parasites, flukes need an intermediate host in order to propagate.
Couple finds sharing their stories online helps others dealing with similar issues related to farming and ranching.
Information about Hereford Feedout Program, LMA Auctioneering Scholarship and Toxic Plants and Livestock Health Webinars.
Strategies for evaluating herd performance following calving.
Millions of pounds of ground beef are thrown away each year because of foreign material contamination. This is not just about isolated incidents but a widespread practice that needs immediate attention.
Being aware and learning to ask honest questions can help ranching families communicate better.
Herd management and taking time to plan can help smaller herds create marketing success.
Achieving the best results with vaccines requires using the correct syringes and needles, good management practices and functional facilities.
Nebraska rancher shares experiences from the ranch to illuminate and bring awareness of mental health to the agriculture space.
Does castrating bulls pencil out? Research shows discounts for bulls sold in feeder calf markets. Oklahoma data indicates bulls are consistently discounted relative to steers when comparing cattle of similar weight, quality, breed and other physical and management attributes.