What if someone is injured on my property? It is a concern shared by landowners across the country. Although the law regarding landowner liability differs greatly among states, many states have statutes designed to protect landowners in certain situations where injures occur.

During July, fed steer prices were quoted approximately 21 percent below the previous year and between 22 and 30 percent below July 2014 levels. Fed cattle prices experienced a strong correction during the last half of 2015, and prices have continued to trend lower through much of 2016.

Silage quality is important because of its value as a source of energy and other nutrients for growing cattle and as a roughage source for finishing cattle.

Consider the lowly fats. Since they are only a small fraction of most rations, they get no respect. We measure them, note them, neglect them and move on.

Feedlot managers should be checking the manure on their boots – it could tell a lot about the health of the cattle.

Winter is close at hand and soon, we will ask the question: “How much supplement will I need?” This is not a question to be treated lightly.

Likely one of the oldest byproduct feeds for livestock, brewers grains are used in all segments of cattle production as a highly digestible protein and energy source.

Feedlots depend on pen riders to move cattle, monitor them for health issues and ease one out of a pen without stressing it or the other cattle. Pen riders can also reduce the stress level in a pen of cattle.

Increasing numbers of fed cattle are marketed using grid-based pricing systems where premiums and discounts are paid based on USDA quality and yield grades.