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The U.S. cow herd has been steadily increasing in mature weight for several decades. Excess mature weight of cows has several downsides. The focus of this article is its impact […]
HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) is launching its Summer Event Series, a comprehensive initiative aimed at providing farmers and ranchers with educational opportunities. These events, organized […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Keeping detailed records is a major practice among beef producers, essential for managing numerous aspects of their operations. Despite the hustle of peak seasons, like calving, maintaining […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Fall is a crucial time for ranchers, many of who are shipping calves to market. This year, these animals may bring in more money than in a […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commercial cattle producers in South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas may be eligible for USDA’s Weaned Calf Risk Production (WCRP) insurance. According to USDA Risk Management Agency […]
FARGO, N.D. – Feed costs are always a concern for cattle producers, but 2022 to 2023 numbers have shown some of the highest feed costs in over a decade. In […]
MANHATTAN, KS – In the winter, it is common for people to have a cold or respiratory illness, but sickness in the summer often catches people unprepared. In much the […]
SEDALIA, MO – Weaning spring calves may be more of a challenge this year because of short pasture supplies and the questionable nutritional value of this year’s hay crop. “Pay […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA released the July Cattle on Feed Report as well as the biannual Cattle Inventory report last Friday. They also released the latest Cold Storage report. Cattle […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Just as babies are first introduced to solid foods in their diets while still relying on milk as their primary nutrient source, young calves in some beef […]
STURGIS, SD – A wide-ranging spring blizzard covering parts of Montana and South Dakota and most of North Dakota may very well be a drought-breaker. But it’s also bound to […]
BILLINGS, MT – Stockmen throughout much of the West are dealing a “grand slam” of tough events—severe drought, grasshoppers, fire and extreme heat. Trying to keep cattle healthy and well […]
MANHATTAN, KS – With the year we’ve all been through, most would agree that everyone have an increased awareness of how vaccinations and immunity are connected. Not only is this […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Just as college students may feel anxious when they leave their homes and return to campus, fall is also a time when spring-born calves are separated from […]
WASHINGTON, DC -The June25 Cattle on Feed (COF) report is modestly friendly with placements a couple percentage points under most guesses. Marketings were in line with expectations leaving COF even […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Anyone who’s ever received a vaccination will verify that needle size matters. And that is true with cattle as well. Kansas State University veterinarians Bob Larson and […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Spring-calving cow-calf pairs grazing on green pastures is often a sign that spring has arrived. However, it is also a time that cattle producers need to be […]
On Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, Kathryn June Cole passed away peacefully in her home, exactly as she […]
