It's no secret that much of the U.S., especially the western states, is experiencing severe drought conditions. Weather experts and many other professionals in the agricultural industry have seen this dry spell coming for some time, and have consequently urged producers to have a drought managment plan in place before it becomes necessary to enact one. 

According to a Progressive Cattle online poll, the majority of U.S. producers didn't need to file an extention for their 2020 taxes. 

The U.S. cattle industry has seen many shifts in the popularity of certain breeds over the decades, from the rise and recession of the Longhorn breed to Herefords and to today's current craze for black-hided cattle, leading to the rise in popularity of breeds like Angus. 

Improved genetics can lead to several improvements in the quality of a beef herd. In a recent online poll, Progressive Cattle asked readers what traits they prioritize when considering new genetics.

In a recent online poll, Progressive Cattle asked readers to weigh in on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their livestock buying decisions.

While you may not be able to enter your local Walmart or any number of other businesses without a mask on, chances are, if you're missing one at a bull sale, you will not be booted out the barn door. 

In a recent Progressive Cattle online reader poll, we asked, “Which issue surrounding the beef industry are you most concerned about?” Of the choices listed, environmental policy changes and fake meat were the most selected at 35.6% and 23.8%. Other options included the beef supply chain, international trade and exports, antibiotic restrictions, tax changes and “other.”

Although bull sale season is currently in full swing, in a few short months, producers will be putting their new investments to work during the prime rebreeding months for spring-calvers.