Since last month’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry report, estimated steer and heifer slaughter was slower than expected in November and early December, suggesting a slower pace of marketings for the month and lowering expectations for the quarter.

We’ve got an old circa 1980 786 International tractor that, for all its faults, is, for better or worse, the do-it-all workhorse of the place.

In a business meeting, you usually have old business and new business. At the beginning of new years, I’m always inclined to look for the “new business.” What’s new this year? What could be new?

The added energy requirement for cattle walking through mud results in less feed going to weight gain and performance.

With the new year upon us, many producers across the country are looking toward calving season to bring in the new crop of calves. All your tools need to be organized and ready with everyone responsible for assisting trained on how to use them.

There are important considerations surrounding feeding decisions when hay supplies are limited.