Minnesota cattle producers will gather in Mankato Dec. 11-12 for the 2026 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention, hosted by the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MSCA). This year’s convention, themed “Forging the Future,” will focus on the vital role individual cattle producers play in …
The first farmer feature in our series, The Road Ahead: Meet Kaleb Smit who spent the better part of two years planning how he could come back to work on the farm where he grew up.
A fencing business helped Jake Miller get established on his family farm, bringing in a steadier stream of cash than livestock. “It all works together as one big system,” he said.
"With anything innovative, there are pluses and minuses as the kinks get worked out." Explore what monoclonal antibodies are with our Vet Report.
Swath grazing can be a great option for producers looking to reduce winter feed costs, particularly the cost and labor associated with hauling feed to cattle.
In an effort to foster youth leadership, promote agricultural education and expand the visibility of registered Targhee sheep, an aspiring young producer will have the opportunity to begin their own registered flock with foundational genetics and dedicated mentorship.
Genetic testing can help improve bottom line. Meet Jeff Hale and learn how he improved his herd.
For livestock producers, managing risk often means using more than one tool. Three insurance programs Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF); Annual Forage (AF); and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) can be good options to complement each other to protect both feed supply and livestock value.
Tucked in the north corner of a historic former seed building in downtown Sioux Falls sits a small, hand-crafted sausage shop. Take a bite out of one of Dakota Craft Link’s sausages and you might be transported back in time.
As a lifelong cattle producer, Grant Potadle of Herman, Nebraska, has had his hand in just about every aspect of the beef industry. He’s a fourth-generation cow-calf owner, first-generation purebred seedstock producer, direct-to-consumer marketer, international semen supplier and custom graz…
Pastures and hay meadows provide higher quality feed, are more productive, and require fewer inputs when they have good forage legumes growing in them.
A common drug is used for executions and euthanasia. Our Vet Report veterinarian shares how she uses it in the equine world.
Damon Becker was motivated to convert the farm’s crop acres to forage the year he had to purchase hay to feed his cattle. “I hated it. I hated everything about it.”
Alfalfa is a highly nutritious forage option that consistently delivers high values of crude protein, digestibility, and the ability to support animal performance at any stage, making it a desirable forage resource for most livestock operations.
One of the many things that a veterinarian has to consider when looking at any employment contract is if there is a noncompete clause. But what is it and is it even legal? Let’s dive in.
Retained ownership data shows management can help cattle express genetic potential and improve ranch returns
The combine leaves the field, the grain is in the bin, and for most people, the corn crop is finished. However, for livestock producers, the harvest may only be entering its second phase.
A new analysis of beef prices since the federal government allowed increased imports shows the move has not meaningfully lowered grocery prices.
Angus enthusiasts toured through southeastern North Dakota in mid-September on the Fall Angus Tour hosted by the North Dakota Angus Association (NDAA). People from across the country came together Sept. 19-21 in Valley City, N.D., and set out to view area Angus cattle ranches, and a couple b…
“There were a lot of wildflowers. Big patches of cone flowers I had not noticed in years past."
After a trip to Washington, D.C., South Dakota pork producers are less hopeful that a fix for Proposition 12 will come with the next farm bill.
Nebraska’s increasing average minimum temps have implications for the state’s climate – and its people, livestock and crops.
This year’s dry conditions have impacted hay and forage production, meaning corn residue grazing will be in high demand after this year’s harvest.
Along with America’s milestone birthday this summer, lovers of Targhee sheep celebrated some big anniversaries for this all American breed.
Where’s the beef?” The iconic girl with pigtails coined the phrase in the mid-’80s, and since then it’s been used to demand both quality and quantity.
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