Almost all breeds in the U.S. today are of British and European descent, but many ranchers in Southern areas prefer cattle with some Zebu influence. In recent years, African types with less Zebu genetic influence and more Bos taurus have been introduced.

Every farm has a cash crop, and for Galen Lee that's asparagus and peppermint.

Traditional annuals and more exotic cocktail cover-crop mixtures can make great forage for cattle on a temporary basis, but over the long haul, a good stand of perennial pasture can be the best choice.

Intermountain Packing is in full swing with a new beef/bison packing plant in Idaho Falls. They fill a specific market niche.

Digital dermatitis (DD) has been a problem in dairies for a long time and is becoming more prevalent in beef cattle, says Terry Engelken, a professor in the college of veterinary medicine at Iowa State University.

On your mark, get set .... so you'll be ready to go with your application for funding through Idaho's WQPA program.

Ranching is always a challenge, but the Sitz family strives to make it work, working and adapting together.

Most cows shed the placenta within two to eight hours after calving, and when a cow has not shed the placenta for 24 hours or longer, it is considered retained.

For the past 50 years, the Joe C. King & Sons Ranch has operated with the belief that their corner of central Montana is best left as native range where cattle, wildlife and landscape act in a mutually beneficial and sustainable system.

Retaining entry-level laborers on a dairy is always a struggle for dairies. Here's how one dairy meets that challenge.