In last month’s roundup, I made the statement that it is important to focus on only the most important things in each scenario and not get overwhelmed trying to look at every expected progeny difference (EPD), index or performance information for a bull.

Join David, Cassidy and Paul as they discuss with Derrell Peel, a livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, the impacts of the wildfires in Australia and the relevance it has to the U.S. beef industry. Peel also touches on important topics such as China’s new phase one trade deal, as well the economics in importing beef in the U.S.

David, Cassidy and Paul launch the first Progressive Cattle podcast with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension specialist Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, host of the Ag Law in the Field podcast, to share management tips producers should consider heading into a new year. They also preview January issue articles focused on dystocia in calving, management tips from the King Ranch Institute, and market news from Range Beef Cow Symposium.

Preparation is critical to having a successful calving season. Step 1 of preparation begins by establishing a controlled breeding and calving season that works best with your operation, and is vital to the profitability and sustainability of your cattle business.

As we gear up for calving season, now is a good time to consider what information we should be collecting to help us make informed decisions about the future of the cow herd.

The most stressful period of a calf’s life are its first 14 days and, in the West, those first two weeks can be especially stressful during the bitterly cold winter.

Spring bull sale season is starting. This article will focus on bull buying considerations for commercial producers, but many of the items discussed also apply to seedstock producers for theirs and their customers’ needs.

Challenges? Everyone’s got them. We certainly have them in the Southeast. Before covering the challenges, let’s mention some of the positives of cattle production in our region.

With fall breeding season nearing completion and spring calving just a few months away, it’s easy to forget about herd sires during the winter months.

Winter in the Intermountain West can be somewhat unpredictable from year to year. Due to the variability in weather and the duration of time in which we will see cold weather, it is essential producers have a plan on how they are going to provide for their herds and care for new additions.