For optimum health, cattle diets need adequate amounts of protein, energy, vitamins and certain minerals.

The earlier BRD is detected and treated, the better the opportunity to minimize lung damage. If it’s not caught quickly, cattle will be less likely to respond to antibiotic treatment and will be at a greater risk for relapse or mortality.

When the King Ranch owners recognized professional ranch management is critical for successful cattle operations, they established the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) with Texas A&M University – Kingsville in 2003. They realized the ranching business has changed and continues to evolve, and keeping up with or even anticipating changes is a critical business management component of a profitable ranch.

Brinda Dass of the GeneConvene Global Collaborative talks about the ongoing threat of New World screwworm and what biocontrol technologies might exist to help the U.S. livestock industry combat this pest.

Cowboys and farmers tend to emphasize the differences between pasture and range, but when we bring it back to the plant level, there are more similarities than differences.

Can you outguess Mother Nature? What is a “normal” year for weather? What do you consider a normal year? Every rancher has an idea in their mind what a normal year entails for their production cycle of cattle and grass for the area where they live and ranch.

Tractors and machinery form the backbone of daily ag operations. These powerful tools, however, come with inherent risks. Without proper safety protocols, they can lead to severe injuries or fatalities.

Ranchers rely on equal parts faith and science to have adequate grass to maintain their cow herd and ensure quality calves for beef. Faith comes through praying for the right growing conditions, while science implements good land and resource management to enhance the soil, grass types, moisture levels and more to get the most grass from each acre for as long as possible.

Accurate financial recordkeeping is crucial for cattle operations. Creating annual budgets helps ranchers manage income and expenses, plan for financial obligations and mitigate risks from market fluctuations and unexpected costs.

One of the first questions about Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance is straightforward: "How much is this going to cost me?" That question deserves a clear, honest answer. At Redd Summit, we understand that running a ranch means watching every dollar and planning for dry months when rainfall doesn’t cooperate.