They are one of the oldest breeds in the world but Highland cattle have become one of the new favorites with today’s beef farmers.
- Andrea Johnson
The peeps of newly hatched chicks and turkeys pervade farm stores in April.
- Andrea Johnson
Beef cow/calf producers can use a page from corn production to help keep parasites, like brown stomach worms, at bay.
- Jamie Henneman
When deciding what cows to keep in the herd, many ranchers may look at the weaning weight of the calf to determine if the cow is worth keeping. Weaning weights translate to the price per pound a rancher will get at sale time, which makes it a persuasive number. But long-term profitability is…
- Andrea Johnson
Inorganic fertilizer prices are high, so 2023 might be a good year to consider using manure for some fertility needs.
- Andrea Johnson
STARBUCK, Minn. – As unusual as it seems, baby calves are born deficient in vitamin A – an important vitamin for good health.
- Andrea Johnson
STARBUCK, Minn. – Whether the feeder calf market is high or low, there are steps cow/calf producers can take to increase the dollars they receive.
- Andrea Johnson
A Stearns County farm uses technology to run their beef operation with limited manpower.
- Sue Roesler
The U.S. meat industry broke records with the amount of meat produced in 2022, according to Tim Petry, NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist.
- Andrea Johnson
Reba Mazak, American National CattleWomen president, has a favorite story to tell cattlewomen whenever she is asked to speak.
- Andrea Johnson
WILLMAR, Minn. – The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association was proud to welcome one of their own – Don Schiefelbein – to their state convention.
- Andrea Johnson
WILLMAR, Minn. – Dr. Kristina Porter, DVM, grew up loving every opportunity to work cattle with her family. The family had fun and worked cattle quietly and efficiently.
- Jamie Henneman
Beef producers who are looking for ways to increase their per head margins may want to consider becoming certified under a variety of programs meeting consumer demand.
- Andrea Johnson
WILLMAR, Minn. – Despite challenges, U.S. beef has sold well in other countries.
- Andrea Johnson
For producers that want to learn more about the beef industry, the American Angus Association (AAA) and Certified Angus Beef (CAB) offers the Beef Leaders Institute each June.
- Sue Roesler
Greg Judy, the owner of Green Pastures Farm near Rucker, Mo., offered new insights on livestock grazing, regenerative ranching, and profitability for cattle producers during Menoken Farm’s annual Crops, Covers & Cows field day this past summer in Menoken, N.D.
- Andrea Johnson
At Rockin H Simmentals, Matt and Holly Hoffman have established an exciting Simmental seedstock business near Canby, Minn.
- Andrea Johnson
Gustin’s Diamond D Ranch is proving that Gelbvieh cattle do well on both sides of the Missouri River.
- Andrea Johnson
Severe weather in 2022 damaged many windbreaks, trees, and man-made structures that cattle need during the winter.
- Sue Roesler
Merck Animal Health is introducing monitoring technologies for cattle to aid producers in making better decisions about their herd’s health now and in the future, as well as to help determine when cows come into heat.
- By ERIC MOUSEL, University of Minnesota
Fed cattle
- Sue Roesler
Heifers are one of the biggest economic investments that producers make each year, and producers want those heifers to be fertile early – but not too early – in the breeding season.
- Jamie Henneman
With feed and fuel costs on the rise, many cattle ranchers are looking for ways to improve their bottom line, especially at sale time. According to a panel of industry experts, the solution may lie in choosing a diversified marketing strategy.
- Andrea Johnson
Like a kaleidoscope, mineral availability constantly changes in the environment.
- Jamie Henneman
With the end of the year right around the corner, many agricultural operations are already thinking about tax time and getting their 2022 papers in order. One thing agrarians want to avoid on their taxes is having their farm being classified as a “hobby” instead of a business, according to s…
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