While being able to get a veterinarian to the animal in trouble would be ideal, sometimes that is just not going to be possible. Iowa State University Extension veterinarian J.K. Shearer says in emergency situations there may not be enough time for a veterinarian to get there, so producers need to have a plan.

As beef producers start thinking about flies, they need to keep fly tags in mind. South Dakota State University Extension and state public health veterinarian Russ Daly says producers need to make sure they are rotating the type of fly tags they use for their herd.

Feeding range cubes may fit well into a cattle operation, depending on a few factors.

The presence of Kentucky 31 tall fescue in pastures could be causing more problems for beef producers than they realize.

Hoop barns allow South Dakota and Minnesota producers to expand or revamp their feeding operations.

For beef producers looking to calve cows when little or no pasture is available, drylotting may be the answer.