Groundhog Day is, in my estimation, one of the most underappreciated holidays on the American calendar. Cattle and horses obviously sit the throne and occupy most of the court of my animal kingdom, but any event that elevates an unlikely critter into the national consciousness is OK in my book.

Beef exports data for September took another downturn in September 2025, according to data released by the USDA. As expected, beef exports took another hit in September, with total beef exports dropping to the lowest level in five years.

A routine hay‑hauling day near Mountain Home, Idaho, went sideways when one stubborn lug nut turned a flat tire into a painful and impromptu physics experiment.

Milking parlors perform at the intersection of three forces: equipment performance, chemical effectiveness and human compliance. Each one can elevate milk quality or quietly sabotage it.

One promising and often overlooked solution in helping to improve surface irrigation systems’ efficiency is optimizing how it is managed. Automated surge irrigation is a promising example of such solutions, one that can significantly reduce water diversions while fitting within existing farm management systems.

Have you ever put much thought into how cattle behavior can drive productivity and profitability on your operation?

Healthy calves start with good colostrum, a clean environment and thoughtful management.