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Bringing cattle feeding back to the Corn Belt

June 24, 2019

During the 1970s and 1980s, cattle feeding moved out of the Corn Belt to the High Plains due to better feed conversion and performance of cattle in a semiarid climate.

Shoppers line up to try U.S. beef in Korea

U.S. beef exports: Where do we go from here?

June 24, 2019

Carrie Veselka

The global economy has become more varied and complex in the last 50 years. The world has seen many events, including war, famine, and political and cultural changes that have affected its power structure.

Creep feeding: Do I really need to?

June 24, 2019

Heidi Doering-Resch

It’s late summer, we’ve experienced a wet spring and moderate rainfall in the summer, grass finally seems to be adequate, and we have plenty of pasture space available for our pairs. I’ll be taking my pairs to stalks late fall based on how this weather pattern looks, and I’m sitting horseback wondering if I really need to creep feed this year.

Demand high tonnage and high quality from alfalfa

June 24, 2019

Mick Miller

Historically, alfalfa growers have had to choose between high-quality or high-tonnage forage. They’ve had to make difficult choices between quality and quantity.

Animal welfare on the ranch

June 24, 2019

Glen Aiken

Cattle producers obviously want to make money, but they must deal with bad markets that can be right around the corner, and they continue to be a drought or flood away from a financial crisis. So what is it that keeps them going? It must be in their blood. Why would they be in the business if they did not take pride in their cattle by wanting their cows to maintain body condition, their calves to grow, and all of the cattle having a healthy appearance?

Fire and ice: Branding materials and techniques

June 24, 2019

Heather Smith Thomas

Proof of livestock ownership in the western half of the U.S. is a hot iron brand, and in some herds freeze branding is used for individual animal ID. Creating a good-looking brand depends on proper technique and materials.

Brush and tree removal and neighbor relations

June 24, 2019

Jim D. Bradbury and Courtney Cox Smith

One of the most sensitive subjects in neighbor relations for landowners concerns the removal of trees and brush along property lines. While cutting brush and trees on one’s own land may seem simple, the matter becomes more complicated when the brush and trees lie along property lines or result from overhanging plants and trees from neighboring property.

New products gallery – July 2019

June 24, 2019

Sensaphone 1800 system livestock facility monitor

The Sensaphone 1800 system remotely monitors conditions like temperature, humidity, ventilation, carbon dioxide and power failure at livestock pens, barns and storage facilities to protect valuable animals and equipment from damage.

RancHER: Brenda Younkin

June 24, 2019

Progressive Cattle would like to introduce RancHER, a new column spotlighting female leaders in the beef industry. This month, we are featuring Brenda Younkin, a natural resources specialist. She and her husband own and manage Y2 Consultants, a Wyoming-based small business specializing in engineering, natural resources management, GIS, landscape architecture, land surveying and land planning.

Across the fence: Gratitude on Independence Day

June 24, 2019

Marci Whitehurst

The Fourth of July traditionally means fireworks, barbecues and rodeos – and maybe crazy Uncle Joe saying, “Hey, watch this …” or “Don’t you think we could barbecue Oreos?” Someone will likely be caught saying, “Remember the year that …” and it usually ends with hysterics.

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