A. J. Tarpoff

Considerations for managing the cow herd, before and after the fire

No one wants to deal with the effects of wildfire on their ranch. But when the time comes, recovery is a lot more manageable for those producers who are prepared.

March 6, 2026

A. J. Tarpoff and Jason M. Warner

Wildfires undoubtedly are one of the most challenging natural disasters, and when they occur, they create immense hardship for our farming and ranching families and greater rural communities.

Neonatal calf scours: Considering all management aspects

Scours can be caused by any number of environmental factors and can quickly overwhelm a herd during calving season. Understanding what specific steps you can take on your operation to reduce risk could pay big dividends.

February 3, 2023

A. J. Tarpoff and Jason M. Warner

A producer makes an initial call to their veterinarian, concerned about a sudden and severe case of neonatal calf scours in their herd of calving beef cows.

Forage management when facing drought conditions

Proper herd management in times of drought requires a sound plan that focuses on both short- and long-term needs of an operation.

November 4, 2022

Dale Blasi, Jaymelynn Farney, Sandy Johnson, A. J. Tarpoff, Justin Waggoner, and Jason M. Warner

For some cattle producers, drought is an expected and reoccurring event that is part of the management environment.

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Watch out for anaplasmosis this season

Here are five things producers across the U.S. should know about anaplasmosis and how to avoid it in its peak season – late summer and early fall.

September 21, 2017

A. J. Tarpoff

Besides being a 12-letter word – and a hard one to spell at that – anaplasmosis is a disease the beef industry shouldn’t take lightly.

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Articles by A. J. Tarpoff

Considerations for managing the cow herd, before and after the fire

Neonatal calf scours: Considering all management aspects

Forage management when facing drought conditions

Watch out for anaplasmosis this season

How daily decisions shape long-term herd performance

[Webinar] Dairy Market Update June 2026: Protect What You've Built Before July 1

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