Dry conditions in several cattle states may be affecting herd rebuilding, but the U.S. did have slightly more replacement heifers (3 percent) on July 1 than were there a year ago.
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- Aaron Berger University of Nebraska
Corn harvest is coming quickly for those picking high moisture corn. And with dry conditions and heat, traditional harvest may start sooner than what is typical. With severe drought conditions impacting large portions of the Midwest, forage production on rangeland and pasture has been signif…
- Benjamin Herrold
With the U.S. cattle inventory at its lowest in 75 years, the industry continues to watch for signs producers are retaining heifers and starting to grow the national cattle herd.
- By Noah Seberger of Bassett, Neb.
"The first job of branding is sorting the cows and calves. This year, we tried something new."
- Kristen Sindelar
A Wayne County, Nebraska farmer shares his approach to soil health.
- Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View
Fall is just around the corner. Now is the time to take a look at pastures to decide if any renovation is needed.
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 South Dakota State University Extension Calf Value Discovery program.
- Cattle Chat Kansas State University
As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain growth in calves.
- Ryan Sterry University of Wisconsin
Reproduction is key to profitability in beef cow-calf operations. When cows fail to conceive and calve on a yearly basis, producers lose both potential calf sales and the resources invested in maintaining that cow. Reproductive failure remains the leading cause of early culling in beef herds.
- Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View
Fall is just around the corner. Now is the time to take a look at pastures to decide if any renovation is needed.
- Paul Beck Oklahoma State University
There is a quote from the 1922 U.S. Department of Agriculture Yearbook of Agriculture that is often used, “The cheapest of all feed is pasture because it furnishes a balanced ration at a low cost and the cow does her own harvesting … but, in comparatively few cases is the fullest possible us…
- Chevy-Lynn Vaske Kansas State University
In today’s cattle market, something as simple as a tag number or brand can carry added importance for producers working to protect their investment.
- Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters
Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.
- Cattle Chat Kansas State University
Kansas State University beef cattle experts say growth-promoting implants continue to be one of the most effective and researched tools available to beef producers.
- David Lalman Oklahoma State University
One of the most important management decisions in a cow/calf operation is determining when cows should calve. Yet, there is no single “best” calving season for every ranch. The ideal system depends on forage resources, labor availability, weather patterns, marketing plans and overall managem…
- Mark Z. Johnson Oklahoma State University
One of the realities of beef production in the Midwest is dealing with significant fly populations. The Oklahoma beef cattle industry loses millions of dollars each year due to external parasites. Blood loss, irritation and annoyance lead to reduced levels of performance due to flies. Horn f…
- Benjamin Herrold
When it comes to spring calving or fall calving, cattle producers have a variety of factors to consider.
- Tim Kenyon
OAKLAND, Iowa — The farm keeps the family strong, and the family strengthens the farm.
- Benjamin Herrold
May is National Beef Month, an opportunity to celebrate livestock producers and the beef they raise.
- Benjamin Herrold
Spring is a time for optimism for cattle producers, with grass greening up and growing, and spring calves arriving.
- Crystal Reed
For Illinois Beef Association President Shannon Welsh, a sixth-generation beef producer based in McDonough County, Illinois, the beauty of the business is the variety.
- Benjamin Herrold
Drought conditions in many major cattle-producing regions of the U.S. could be an obstacle to herd rebuilding efforts.
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