When I was in the Texas Christian University Ranch Management Program, long-time program director John Merrill referred to the unchanging absolutes in cow-calf production as “hitching posts.” Below are a few that apply directly to this article.

Many producers who reduced cow numbers in the recent drought years are considering adding females to their herds again.

Over the years, there have been a couple of Noble Foundation articles describing the hierarchy of nutrient use by cattle.

One of the most common questions we get during this time of year is whether or not to temporarily increase feed levels for the cowherd, and if so, by how much.