Fall is here, which means weaning time is upon us. Weaning can be stressful for both calves and producers. The actual weaning period offers some unique challenges that can lead to poor calf performance and negatively affect calf value.

Typically, feed represents 50 to 60 percent of total costs in the cow-calf sector, and a proportion of these costs in the Upper Midwest can be attributed to harvested feed. Drought conditions in much of our region have minimized harvested forages this summer and, in return, forage prices are higher.

In 2014, live calves with four legs brought top dollar. Those days are over, and things have definitely changed. Still, everyone wants premium prices for their calf crops.

What is it that you want to do? What’s your dream come true at World Dairy Expo (WDE)?

What had been a “should” when it comes to social media for the agriculture community has become a “must.” Millions of customers are ready and willing to engage with farmers. When we don’t take that opportunity, animal rights activists and others are there to fill the void.

Each farm is different and each family is different. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to transitioning the family farm from one generation to the next.

Most Progressive Cattleman readers prefer to use hard copy versus digital record keeping.

It might not feel like a quick ascent, but agriculture will climb out of the slump affecting nearly all sectors in recent years.

How to Win Friends and Influence People, written by Dale Carnegie and first published in 1936, is one of the most influential books worldwide. The original book provided insightful wisdom of how to influence people, win friends and be a great leader. In this article, I will share some thoughts of how to take Carnegie's time-tested prescription for relationship and business success and apply it to agribusiness. The core principles of the book are quoted below, together with relevant examples.

It’s official – summer is heading out, and fall is around the corner. With harvest, taking kids back to school, daily chores and a million other things, planning for winter calf housing might not be top of mind. However, making winter prep a priority will ensure you and your calves are ready to handle cold weather challenges.