We’ve all got them – tasks that seem harder than they should be. “There must be an easier way,” we think, so we start searching for that simpler way and often end up considering a new technology.

Another year has come and gone, and now it's 2025! A common process for many of us is to set goals or resolutions to strive for in the new year. A new year is a new beginning – a time to reflect on what has worked so far and what may need some adjustments.

The cooler temperatures bring a flurry of activities on the cattle farm and ranch. From breeding time to cows ready to calve to weaning calves, there’s plenty of cattle production activities to keep everyone on the go.

Calving season is an ongoing process that can occur over a few months, rather than a single short-term event like pregnancy checking or weaning. Recording calving records provide great benefits and opportunities to collect data and details that can then be used to evaluate and rank cows in the herd.

As the prospect of a new year dawns, it's an opportune moment to consider refining our record-keeping habits. Transitioning from traditional paper records to digital platforms can be transformative, and here's a comprehensive guide on how to make that change.