Here’s a look back at which stories captured the most online attention from readers of Progressive Cattleman from December 2016 to November 2017.

It’s a simple choice: Plan or react? Every day, we encounter uncertainties. It’s how we plan for these moments that will affect our businesses, investments and pocketbooks.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) informed industry representatives on Nov. 20 that it would allow a 90-day waiver from the electronic logging devices (ELDs) mandate for all transporters of agricultural commodities.

Growing up on a Colorado cattle ranch, earning an animal science degree and riding for the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand for nearly 16 years, Paul Dykstra has learned a thing or two about “First-class feeder cattle marketing.”

“Safety of man and animal” – these are words I often used in the classroom or during an extension meeting to describe one of the overall purposes of cattle-handling equipment and facilities.

The wind likes to blow on a regular basis in many areas of the country during the winter months. Couple this wind with cold temperatures and wet conditions, and the wind chill can cause a great deal of stress for cattle.

Snow will soon blanket many areas of the country, and temperatures will dip below freezing if they haven’t already. Use these practical tips to make sure your calves are ready for the cold.

The beauty of automatic calf feeders is: They allow you to increase intakes without increasing meal size or labor. However, you can’t simply install the technology and walk away.

The characterization of farmers is that they are stubbornly independent. Of course, characterizations are built upon some truth, but the reality is that farmers can’t afford to be totally independent. Farmers need each other.