Water is the most important nutrient to livestock but is often overlooked from a nutritional standpoint, even though it is required for regulation of body temperature, digestion, absorption of nutrients, waste removal, fetal growth and lactation. All the grass in the world means nothing without quality water.  

Livestock minerals in both their macro and micro forms have been around for decades. While their existence has remained constant, their importance, delivery and management has adapted through the years.

It’s no secret black-hided cattle have topped the market in price for many years. While there are no exact answers, it is an interesting topic to discuss.

Anybody who has succeeded in any business for any amount of time knows at least this one simple truth: Efficiency equals profits. The tricky part, of course, is figuring out just where your inefficiencies lie and what you can do to remedy them.

Weather conditions are the number one factor influencing agriculture production. These weather conditions can leave ranchers with limited feed options for their cattle but at the same time also provide opportunity to access low-quality feeds at decreased costs.

It’s no secret drought has been raging through many western and southern states for some time now.

Fall is a busy time in the cattle business. For the rancher and cow-calf producer, it is the time to reap the fruits of our labor.

Corn and distillers grains are staples in Midwest finishing diets. Understanding how the various types and inclusion levels of these feed resources impact cattle performance and ultimately the bottom line of an operation is important.