I stood with George, ears perked, eyes alert, like border collies waiting for the signal. John (we’ll call him John) finally made his momentous decision known: “We’ll do a C-section. But I want pictures for my scrapbook!”

Most of the 5 million cattle that graze on California’s rangelands like to dine in the valleys and hang out by creeks. This can lead to overgrazing in riparian areas and let perfectly good forage on hillsides go to waste.

Profits in stocker production can be as green as winter pastures when conditions are right and producers apply correct stocking strategies, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife research expert.

In one of his first executive orders since being sworn in office, President Trump on Monday withdrew the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), citing it as a poorly crafted international deal. Trump called his action “a great thing for the American worker.”

When God made man,He seemed to think it bestTo make him in the East,And let him travel west.– Anonymous

For many in the Southern Plains, calving season is just starting or will be starting in the next few months. While we hope to never experience any problems during calving season, we know that is not realistic. However, many problems can be avoided with proper heifer development and wise breeding decisions for both heifers and cows.

The days are getting longer, but do not overlook the fact that winter likely will have a firm grasp on us for another six to eight weeks. As such, this month focuses on mitigation of cold stress.

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.