Bull selection is right around the corner and often a tough decision for cattlemen. The herd bull choice made today can significantly impact genetic improvement of the herd and economic returns long term. It is important to select bulls with the desired performance traits allowing the operation to maximize profitability.

The Southeastern drought of 2016 is expected to persist and expand into the deep South and to the West through early spring. Check all purchased feedstuffs for nutritional analysis.

So the story of Josh Eilers goes like this: Eilers, then a 21-year-old student at the University of Texas and a returned U.S. Army Ranger, is sitting in a bar and chatting with an attractive blonde.

Most Progressive Cattleman readers retained ownership of their calves in order to increase profit.

Although analysts project cattle prices to be lower than 2016 for year-over-year averages, several factors are poised to have a significant effect on 2017 cattle and beef markets and may change current price expectations.

It wasn’t our first choice to calve our heifers in January, but some things can’t be helped. It’s a risk to calve in January, especially in Idaho. But to calve in January in Idaho during a 30-year storm – well, that is downright stupid.

In an unexpected move, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday, Jan. 13, to grant the cert petition for the industry coalition lawsuit challenging the EPA on its “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.

As producers anticipate a new calf crop, they continue to consider the needs of their livestock. This includes castration of bull calves. So when is the best time to castrate?

For the first time in several years, on average, cow-calf producers are projected to have a negative net return. What does that mean, and what can be done about it?

“Why do you hang on to your calves?” the beef economist asked cow herd owners in the room. Scott Brown answered his own question: “Because their price is going up. Right?”