It’s no secret that reproductive success is the most influential factor determining profitability in beef production. If a cow doesn’t produce a live calf, the operator is left holding the bag of her annual production cost without an opportunity for a return.

Think back to the first dates you’ve had in your life. Did any of them involve an airline ticket and a ride in a combine?

When going out to tag calves, most cow-calf producers would prefer to find a new bull calf rather than a heifer. For the cow-calf producer, though, could heifers have more potential value than a steer? 

The U.S. Supreme Court recently delivered a ruling that limits the EPA’s authority to regulate certain bodies of water under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and provides a clearer definition for Waters of the United States (WOTUS), as part of their decision on landmark case Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Cow dogs. Too smart for their own good.

Studies have also determined that some 50% of feedyard workers are Latino. Combining the inherent risks of a feedyard with a language barrier that significantly hampers communication can set the stage for serious incidents and injuries.