Summer Management Checklist to Protect Assets
The U.S. beef cowherd has been in liquidation since the last cycle peak of nearly 32 million head in 2019,… read more
How Does Your Herd Measure Up?
Female herd longevity is important for beef producers. Since foot and udder problems can be genetic, tracking scores can help… read more
Breeding Soundness Exams Set the Stage for Reproductive Excellence
A bull can look and act like he’s primed to produce offspring, but the question is can he deliver? Data… read more
Fewer Cows, Fewer Ranchers
The consolidation of American agriculture and its beef industry continues. USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture found 1.9 million farms in… read more
Horn flies and Control Options
Nebraska’s spring weather conditions have made it more difficult to predict the emergence of horn flies. If the current weather… read more
Bought the Bull. Now What?
Introduction Bull sale season brings producers and cattle enthusiasts together across the nation at various sales rain or shine. While… read more
Benefits of Estrus Synch and Artificial Insemination
Regardless of when your calving season occurs, manipulating the reproductive process of your cow herd can result in shorter breeding… read more
The ‘5 W’s’ of responsible antibiotic use in cattle
Antibiotic stewardship is important not just for human healthcare providers, but also for those raising animals for our food supply.… read more
Best Practices for Calf Processing and Branding
Calving is just underway across the country, which means calf processing and branding (if applicable in your area) is just… read more
New Guide Helps Producers Maximize Values of Cull Cows
A new resource developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps cattle producers maximize profitability from their culling… read more
