U.S. farmers and ranchers raising calves now have access to the free Calf Care and Quality Assurance (CCQA) program online. CCQA promotes thinking that prompts calf raisers to approach management decisions with thoughtfulness and an appreciation for the responsibility they have to their animals, consumers, the environment and the broader cattle industry.

Early summer is a key time for production of our warm-season perennial grasses such as bermudagrass and bahiagrass in the southeast U.S. But what about summer annuals? Do they fit in our system – and if so, which ones?

The story of the Trojan horse is well known. The big, beautiful statue concealed Greek soldiers who attacked and took the city of Troy in the dead of night. The statue was willingly brought into the heavily guarded and fortified city, yet it led to the fall of the Trojans.

Reusable multidose syringes are a great tool for many farms and ranches to use when processing cattle. These can be used to work cattle quickly and efficiently, reducing the number of times you must refill a syringe.

With the increase in prices and the dry conditions many are experiencing, it is critical to carefully evaluate both feed and fertilizer decisions to minimize costs and get the best return on investment. What may seem like a good deal often is not.

Drought is playing a significant role in the cattle cycle. Two years of drought have deteriorated pasture and forage conditions, and the pastureland condition index for 2022 is off to its worst start for the grazing season since the series began in 1995 (Figure 1).

View a map that includes facilities announced to process 500 head or more. Smaller planned facilities were not included. The online dates noted are the last known or publicized completion date for these projects.