Drought or abnormally dry conditions continue to expand in a large portion of the south-central region, as of this writing. Unfortunately, this is a topic that has been somewhat common over the last 10 years.

Last month in the regional roundup, the impacts of excess trace mineral and herbicide application were discussed.

When it comes to cattle production, as well as many other things in life, more is not always better. Too much of some things can lead to unnecessary expenses, reduced performance and even death.

Forage is a critical component of most cattle operations. In addition to thinking about the quantity of forage, it is important to be aware of the factors affecting forage quality.

For many operations, spring means it is time to work calves. When working calves and other cattle, it is important to use Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) best management practices. Attending an in-person training or going through an online training can be valuable in many ways and can help make the operation more successful.

Bull buying season is in full swing. When selecting bulls, one thing that is often overlooked but deserves consideration is the way in which the bulls were developed.

In last month’s roundup, I made the statement that it is important to focus on only the most important things in each scenario and not get overwhelmed trying to look at every expected progeny difference (EPD), index or performance information for a bull.

Spring bull sale season is starting. This article will focus on bull buying considerations for commercial producers, but many of the items discussed also apply to seedstock producers for theirs and their customers’ needs.

I was recently asked to give a presentation on “How to make money in the cow business.” Whether you are running 40 or 400 cows, money can routinely be made in the cow business, but it takes good planning, recordkeeping and decision-making.