While calving season is still in full swing in some states, planning for a successful breeding season should be in the back of our minds. The use of estrous synchronization in beef cattle production is often linked directly to artificial insemination (A.I.). However, one of the most valuable benefits from A.I. has nothing to do with A.I. itself, but actually comes from the estrous synchronization programs.

Atop his bay gelding, the cowboy rides through the undulating hills one last time in search of the missing calf. He is rather certain he knows the calf’s location, but the sheer pleasure of such a ride, in such a place, is worthy of the excuse.

It’s one thing to start, another to survive. What makes the difference? That may seem like a trick question with subjective answers, but ranchers will cite common denominators, tricks of the trade that apply.

Recent rains eliminated or greatly reduced drought in the eastern half of Oklahoma, but conditions in the western half of the state continue to worsen. Nine counties of northwestern Oklahoma and the panhandle have gone 155 days or more with less than 0.25 inches of rain.

Third-generation South Dakota rancher Todd Mortenson testified in a hearing of the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight on March 8.

McDonald’s USA recently announced fresh beef, cooked right when ordered, will be used in all Quarter Pounder and Signature Crafted Recipe burgers across approximately 3,500 restaurants in select markets and is on track for rollout to all participating restaurants in the U.S. (not including Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories) by early May.

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, recently revealed a new “beefed up” variation of sushi: Beefshi.

Merck Animal Health introduces pour-on pain reliever Merck Animal Health recently introduced Banamine Transdermal, the first and only U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved product for pain control in a food-producing animal.

Most Progressive Cattleman readers would travel 50 to 100 miles for a custom feeder.

As Matt Reeves stepped into AT&T Stadium after a late-night drive from San Antonio to Dallas, thoughts of anticipation and excitement ran through his mind. The American Angus Association-sponsored steer wrestler qualified for RFD-TV’s The American, and on Feb. 25, he took home top honors and split the $1 million payout after competing in Dallas.