Eric dated his co-worker, Kay, from 2007 to 2009 and designated her as the beneficiary to his life insurance policy when he filled out paperwork during their relationship.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Cattle Report Jan. 31, 2017, which showed higher inventory numbers in many categories for the third consecutive year.

In February, the USDA provided the first look at the U.S.’s net farm income in 2017. The highlight of the report – which was widely cited – was the estimate of farm income in 2017, down 9 percent from 2016.

It seems stocker cattle producers are constantly battling the elements. It starts off with battling sickness, and then they have to figure out how to get them to grow. If the cattle don’t get sick and are growing, a tree is bound to fall on the fence with 127 head (due to ship tomorrow) visiting the neighbor.

Cattle on pasture. There is something iconic, almost romantic, about a herd of cattle spread across a lush green pasture with the wind dancing through the grass. Grazing cattle are the foundation of the cattle industry, the heart and soul, steeped in tradition.

Performance of stockers and growers is very closely related with feed intake and feed quality. This is just as true with grazing livestock as it is in a feedlot setting. Pasture and grazing management are vitally important to feed intake and forage quality.

A land of good cattle, good grass and good people—what few people there are As the 46th least-populated state in the U.S., South Dakota is prime country for agriculture.

The old adage “you are what you eat” has never been more relevant than when talking about beef cattle. In order to produce the finest and most highly prized cattle, cattlemen must feed the highest-quality silage with an exact nutritional profile.

Many grazing systems utilize frequent moves with portable electric fencing. Supplying water in all locations can be challenging.

It’s been a cold, snowy winter here in the mountains of central Idaho, and as I watch the snow recede to be replaced by mud and a hint of green, I realize it is time once again to begin making preparations for another season of cattle working and branding.