Progressive Cattle

6 ways to prepare calves for fall markets

September 11, 2020

COVID-19-related impacts on the beef industry have many producers wondering when the best time is to market this year’s calf crop and asking if it pays to hold calves and put extra weight on them.

‘Crazy’ cows can affect reproductive performance

September 10, 2020

Emily Smith and Jordan Thomas

Many of us have had those “crazy” animals that don’t quite seem worth the hassle. But, have you ever considered that crazy cows might actually be hurting your bottom line?

Run, fall, run

September 7, 2020

Jacob Geis

A marathon begins in late August every year across cattle country. No, it’s not one celebrated with loud music and matching T-shirts, but instead it begins with the rumble of bawling calves and auction cries. This jaunt, of course, is the fall run of spring-born calves, ready to move from the ranch to their next destination.

Stressed About Weaning? Your Calves Don’t Have to Be!

September 1, 2020

The story of weaning and receiving calves is a familiar one across the country and it is soon upon us. As grass is drying up and fall has arrived it is time to formulate a plan for weaning.

Drought preparedness for cow-calf producers

August 31, 2020

Kimberly Williams-Brackett

In light of current weather patterns and drought in portions of Kansas and surrounding states, Kansas State University (KSU) hosted a webinar featuring tips for strategic reduction of grazing pressure, supplementation and early weaned calf nutrition and health considerations.

Winter wheat grazing prospects

August 31, 2020

Winter wheat is used for grain-only, forage-only or dual-purpose systems targeting cattle grazing and grain production. In the Southern Plains, stocker producers interested in grazing winter wheat pastures often begin planting wheat in late August or early September. The desire to jump-start wheat forage growth by planting early in the fall must be balanced against frequent seasonal drought and hot soil temperatures that prevent wheat germination.

Poll: Interest in on-farm sales of beef grows

August 28, 2020

The traditional meat processing system has experienced several setbacks and ups and downs in the chaos that followed the arrival of COVID-19. Since then, more and more interest has arisen from beef producers and consumers about selling beef directly from the ranch.

Ask an ag lawyer: Liability, fence law and succession planning

August 28, 2020

Carrie Veselka

Even though ranching mostly deals with cattle and land, dealing with people – relatives, neighbors, the government – is unavoidable and can be a lot more complicated. During Texas A&M’s virtual Beef Cattle Short Course, three ag lawyers created a presentation to help ranchers get a handle on some common legal issues.

[Podcast] The county fair and rodeo — with Randee Munns

August 26, 2020

Join David, Cassidy and Paul as they host the podcast from the sound stage at the Cassia County Fair and Rodeo in Burley. Their guest is Randee Munns, a veteran barrel man and rodeo clown who has worked events across the northwest U.S. for almost 40 years, and is still working the circuit at age 70. They discuss the importance of returning to fair events after a long stretch of isolation in the age of coronavirus.

Anticipate the pass

August 25, 2020

Cassidy Woolsey

“Go to the ball. Don’t wait for it to come to you.” Hearing those words were a common occurrence in my high school basketball days, and my team’s lack of implementation (myself included) could very well be the reason those days never amounted to a state title.

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