It’s surprising how quickly winter can creep up on cattle producers each year. Many times, it appears in force, while cattle-handling equipment, pens, alleys and related infrastructure remain either in a state of disrepair or only partially complete.

While producer opinions differed greatly on most proposals during the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Pricing Formula Hearing, one potential change that many agreed with is the need to return to the “higher of” Class III or IV in the Class I mover formula.

While producers and industry professionals alike recognize why forage sampling is important and generally agree with the oft-cited mantra of, “You cannot manage what you do not measure,” taking sufficient and accurate samples often falls to the bottom of the priority list.

Reid Plattner was born with a metabolic disease called MSUD, which is marked by the absence of an enzyme that metabolizes protein.

Rich Porter of Porter Cattle Company runs a stocker operation through the efforts of several fantastic employees. While he is proficient at turning high-risk calves into profitable feeders, he is also extraordinary at being a manager for his farm, land and employees.