Spring sprung early this year as fed cattle prices have dropped sharply from their highs in early spring.

There has been an unusually high number of bloat problems among cattle in southwest Missouri over the last two or three weeks. According to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension, several cattle deaths have occurred.

The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. —Vincent Lombardi

I consider beef cow stress one of the top issues facing the cattle industry today, including how producers may induce stress in their daily management practices.

As perceptions of beef continue to change and popular franchises jump on the “antibiotic-free” bandwagon, Wendy’s stands firm in its commitment to beef quality and in its support in its suppliers.

This spring Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska have all experienced devastating wildfires. Unfortunately, wildfires in the Midwest will always be a threat. When these disasters hit, what options do producers have for maintaining cows when forage resources suddenly become tight?

Registration is now open for the 2016 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium. Themed “Progress on the Prairie,” this year’s event will be June 14-17 in Manhattan, Kansas, and headquartered at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center.

Ensuring a quality beef-eating experience starts at the ranch when the calf is born and continues until the steak is presented to the consumer as a final, cooked product.

When someone asks me about feeding grain, the question usually consists of two parts. The first is: “Should I feed grain to my cattle?” The second follows quickly: “Should I roll it or pellet it or feed it as whole grain?”

Stock trailers are an essential tool in every beef cattle operation. They provide the ability to transport cattle and horses to various locations on the ranch, to distant pastures or to market.