Check out some of the cool products and new features from companies such as Powder River, Digi-Star, John Deere, Observant, and Laird at the recent NCBA Convention and Trade Show. In part one of our video series you will find the latest software in feed management, ways to gauge water intake and availability, and more.

With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 13, Washington is now debating whether a nominee from President Obama will get an up-or-down vote – or even hearing – in the Senate given the current political climate and 2016 presidential election.

Parasite control should be important to all livestock producers. Controlling parasites can aid in production of a superior product, increase herd longevity and improve animal performance, all of which will provide economic benefit to your operation.

For most Progressive Cattleman readers, there are two or more generations working their cattle operations.

It's been noted that after several years of marriage, couples begin to finish each other's sentences and understand certain phrases to which they alone are privy. I'm certain this is true among cowboys as well. After 17 years of marriage though, I'm still uncertain of some of my hubby's grunts, hand motions and word combinations.

Ranching leaders were hardly surprised at the announcement of three new national monument designations made by President Obama. But the sheer total size of the designations has them shaking their heads.

Dr. Courtney Daigle, who specializes in animal welfare, has joined Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in both research and teaching roles.

“Tireless.” “Committed.” “Influential.” “Forward-thinking.” These are just a few of the superlatives used to describe the nominees for induction into the 2016 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.

It appears there is a way for beef producers to improve the feed efficiency of their herd while at least maintaining, if not improving, fertility and longevity.

Adding value to cattle doesn’t have to mean added paperwork and special programs. Sometimes it’s as simple as producing exactly what the market says it wants. Darr Feedlot, near Cozad, Nebraska, aims for a specific target: a safe, humanely handled, upper two-thirds choice, yield grade (YG) 2 carcass.