For mineral supplements and other feed additives to work effectively, it is critical that cattle consume the targeted amount on a regular basis.

A well-designed vaccination program, combined with good nutrition, sound biosecurity and low-stress management practices helps reduce disease, improve animal performance and strengthen the profitability of your operation.

Learn about a few strategies that are easily deployed to lower calf stress at weaning time.

Recent research is helping us better understand the relationship between weather conditions, fertilizer rates and forage management.

Taking advantage of the mutual benefits that cattle and crop production have can lead to more profits and a sustainable farming operation.

 Some factors to consider when marketing calves include shrink, transportation costs, commission, flexibility and the potential for premiums or discounts.

By backgrounding calves at home for 45 days after weaning, producers allow the calves time to adjust gradually while maintaining a familiar environment.

Managing heat stress proactively helps protect both herd productivity and long-term profitability during the toughest months of the grazing season.

When drought forces tough decisions or expanding herds find themselves without pasture availability, drylotting beef cows may be an option to consider.

While producers can’t change the weather, they can adjust management practices to help cattle stay cooler and maintain productivity.