These preliminary results suggest that producers may be able to select replacement heifers that more effectively use steep terrain and fit rugged rangeland grazing systems using DNA technology.

With calving season on the horizon, it is time to start thinking about what you will need on hand for the upcoming season. 

As fall sets in and feed prices continue to climb, I think we are all thinking about ways we can feed our cow herds for less. The first key to a cheap feed bill is to reduce the number of animals you are feeding. That means you only feed the ones you need to keep. 

With historic cow slaughter numbers we have seen over the past year, I think many of us are wondering what the cull cow market will look like this fall.