Progressive Cattle https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us Summer pinkeye: A frustrating foe on pasture A warm summer day is often a most desirable time on the ranch, especially when a “leisure” trip to check the pastures and cow-calf pairs is on the day’s agenda. But this relaxing trip quickly turns stressful when the first calf we encounter is teary-eyed, followed by another and another. A warm summer day is often a most desirable time on the ranch, especially when a “leisure” trip to check the pastures and cow-calf pairs is on the day’s agenda. But this relaxing trip quickly turns stressful when the first calf we encounter is teary-eyed, followed by another and another.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63677 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63677-summer-pinkeye-a-frustrating-foe-on-pasture 63677-derksen-cow-flies-getty.jpg BIF Symposium focuses on sustainability, reproductive efficiency tyrell@agproud.com Boise, Idaho, played host to the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) annual research symposium and convention June 1-4. Per event organizers and attendees, the event was a rousing success, with more than 400 attendees gathered to mingle and discuss the latest innovations in beef cattle genetics. Boise, Idaho, played host to the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) annual research symposium and convention June 1-4. Per event organizers and attendees, the event was a rousing success, with more than 400 attendees gathered to mingle and discuss the latest innovations in beef cattle genetics.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63748 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:41:53 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63748-bif-symposium-focuses-on-sustainability-reproductive-efficiency 63748-marchant-3100.jpg Overcoming micromanagement don@dontyler.com It is not uncommon to hear family members or employees complain about being micromanaged. Though the intentions of management are to ensure quality, timely and efficient production, their techniques for accomplishing this may leave employees feeling unappreciated, dissatisfied and inadequate. It is not uncommon to hear family members or employees complain about being micromanaged. Though the intentions of management are to ensure quality, timely and efficient production, their techniques for accomplishing this may leave employees feeling unappreciated, dissatisfied and inadequate.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63589 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:16 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63589-overcoming-micromanagement 63589-tyler-getty.jpg From winging it to working together: Introducing structure in a family operation rena@tomorrowiscoming.com For many cattle operations, "winging it" has worked remarkably well for decades. The founder knew what needed to be done, family members lived nearby, and decisions happened naturally throughout the day. Information was shared in the pickup, at the feedbunk or around the kitchen table. For many cattle operations, "winging it" has worked remarkably well for decades. The founder knew what needed to be done, family members lived nearby, and decisions happened naturally throughout the day. Information was shared in the pickup, at the feedbunk or around the kitchen table.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63591 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63591-from-winging-it-to-working-together-introducing-structure-in-a-family-operation 63591-striegel-dixon.jpg Rebuilding after the flames: Managing range and herds postwildfire grec@novonesis.com For ranchers, a fire moving through pasture can feel like total loss – fences down, damaged infrastructure, forage gone and livestock stressed or injured. However, rangeland is resilient, and with a sound recovery plan, most operations can rebuild. For ranchers, a fire moving through pasture can feel like total loss – fences down, damaged infrastructure, forage gone and livestock stressed or injured. However, rangeland is resilient, and with a sound recovery plan, most operations can rebuild.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63663 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63663-rebuilding-after-the-flames-managing-range-and-herds-postwildfire 63663-eckerle-getty.jpg Grazing management in times of drought sam.wyffels@montana.edu In drought years, grass that once sustained a herd through the grazing season stops growing early, reducing overall biomass production, and water resources begin to tighten. For livestock producers, this period becomes a balancing act between meeting immediate cattle needs and protecting the long-term productivity of the land. In drought years, grass that once sustained a herd through the grazing season stops growing early, reducing overall biomass production, and water resources begin to tighten. For livestock producers, this period becomes a balancing act between meeting immediate cattle needs and protecting the long-term productivity of the land.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63652 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63652-grazing-management-in-times-of-drought 63652-wyffels-getty.jpg Is your water source canceling out your trace mineral program? cashworth@zinpro.com Most cattle producers first think about feed, forage and mineral supplementation when evaluating herd performance or troubleshooting challenges. Water quality often doesn’t even make the list. Most cattle producers first think about feed, forage and mineral supplementation when evaluating herd performance or troubleshooting challenges. Water quality often doesn’t even make the list.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63691 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63691-is-your-water-source-canceling-out-your-trace-mineral-program 63691-ashworth-staff.jpg From milk to grain: Rumen development in beef cattle mcorrigan@axiota.com The rumen is a complex and dynamic organ that converts fibrous forages, starch-rich cereal grains and other feed ingredients, including ethanol byproducts, into high-quality microbial protein and energy-dense volatile fatty acids that support maintenance and growth of the animal. The rumen is a complex and dynamic organ that converts fibrous forages, starch-rich cereal grains and other feed ingredients, including ethanol byproducts, into high-quality microbial protein and energy-dense volatile fatty acids that support maintenance and growth of the animal.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63590 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63590-from-milk-to-grain-rumen-development-in-beef-cattle 63590-corrigan-1.jpg June 2026 USDA Feed Outlook report abby@agproud.com The June Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26 and 2026-27. This month’s outlook is for increased global coarse grains, with marketing year 2025-26 raised 15.5 million metric tons (MT) and 2026-27 raised 5.8 million MT. The June Feed Outlook report shows global coarse grains production is raised for 2025-26 and 2026-27. This month’s outlook is for increased global coarse grains, with marketing year 2025-26 raised 15.5 million metric tons (MT) and 2026-27 raised 5.8 million MT.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63684 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63684-june-2026-usda-feed-outlook-report New World screwworm detected in the U.S. russell.h.knight@usda.gov The USDA confirmed the discovery of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in Texas on June 3, 2026. Subsequently, additional cases have been identified in livestock and pets within the U.S. In response to these NWS cases, the USDA and local state officials have implemented actions to contain and monitor the movement of the pest, including quarantines and movement controls of livestock in affected areas. The USDA confirmed the discovery of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in Texas on June 3, 2026. Subsequently, additional cases have been identified in livestock and pets within the U.S. In response to these NWS cases, the USDA and local state officials have implemented actions to contain and monitor the movement of the pest, including quarantines and movement controls of livestock in affected areas.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63675 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63675-new-world-screwworm-detected-in-the-us Managing calf stress during weaning david.secrist@usu.edu Calves have never been more valuable than they are today. The price of a 550-pound steer has doubled in the last three years! Preparing a calf for weaning has always been critical, but the cost of mistakes is increasing exponentially. Calves have never been more valuable than they are today. The price of a 550-pound steer has doubled in the last three years! Preparing a calf for weaning has always been critical, but the cost of mistakes is increasing exponentially.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63647 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63647-managing-calf-stress-during-weaning 63647-secrist-dixon.jpg [Podcast] What's new in beef cattle genetics from the 2026 BIF Symposium Progressive Cattle Editor Tyrell Marchant checks in from the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in Boise, Idaho. Progressive Cattle Editor Tyrell Marchant checks in from the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in Boise, Idaho.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63708 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63708-podcast-whats-new-in-beef-cattle-genetics-from-the-2026-bif-symposium PC-podcast-newsletter.png Grazing management key to drought recovery and resilience kevin.sedivec@ndsu.edu Drought conditions have been widespread in the U.S. this year, creating challenges for ranchers. Grazing management decisions directly influence the ability of rangelands and pastures to recover from drought and can increase a ranch's drought resilience. Drought conditions have been widespread in the U.S. this year, creating challenges for ranchers. Grazing management decisions directly influence the ability of rangelands and pastures to recover from drought and can increase a ranch's drought resilience.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63558 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63558-grazing-management-key-to-drought-recovery-and-resilience 63558-meehan-McHenry_Pasture_D4.jpg June 25, 2026 Progressive Cattle digital magazine The latest issue of Progressive Cattle magazine is available. To view it, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Cattle magazine is available. To view it, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63678 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63678-june-25-2026-progressive-cattle-digital-magazine 0726pc-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg The industry that helped build 250 years of America david@agproud.com By the time Thomas Jefferson, joined by Ben Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston – all of them successful producers of cattle – worked together to draft the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, Americans were ready to throw off the shackles of a monarch state and build a place hundreds of millions would call home. By the time Thomas Jefferson, joined by Ben Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston – all of them successful producers of cattle – worked together to draft the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, Americans were ready to throw off the shackles of a monarch state and build a place hundreds of millions would call home.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/14/post/63621 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/14-progressive-cattle-from-the-editor/post/63621-the-industry-that-helped-build-250-years-of-america cooper-david.jpg Irons in the Fire: What makes a good day? I glanced at the clock on the dash of my pickup as I rolled through the four-way stop sign. The gentle green 7:08 a.m. glow painfully reminded me that I was once again several minutes late. I glanced at the clock on the dash of my pickup as I rolled through the four-way stop sign. The gentle green 7:08 a.m. glow painfully reminded me that I was once again several minutes late.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/9/post/63618 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/9-irons-in-the-fire/post/63618-irons-in-the-fire-what-makes-a-good-day Across the Fence: Embracing independence and searching for answers Drought has consumed much of the nation. Winds replaced winter. Heat replaced cold. And nothing replaced the snow or rain. Drought has consumed much of the nation. Winds replaced winter. Heat replaced cold. And nothing replaced the snow or rain.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/16/post/63495 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/16-across-the-fence/post/63495-across-the-fence-embracing-independence-and-searching-for-answers acrossfence-whitehurst.jpg Legal considerations involving New World screwworm cmurchison@braungresham.com No doubt you’ve heard that New World screwworm (NWS) is now in the U.S. As of this writing, it is as far north as Tom Green County, Texas. This is not an article to tell you what NWS is, how to treat it or whom to call should you come in contact with it. There are plenty of other great articles and resources for those pieces of information. No doubt you’ve heard that New World screwworm (NWS) is now in the U.S. As of this writing, it is as far north as Tom Green County, Texas. This is not an article to tell you what NWS is, how to treat it or whom to call should you come in contact with it. There are plenty of other great articles and resources for those pieces of information.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63665 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63665-legal-considerations-involving-new-world-screwworm 63665-murchison-Screwworm-dashboard.jpg North: Finding synergy between farming and livestock wmeteer@gmail.com Taking advantage of the mutual benefits that cattle and crop production have can lead to more profits and a sustainable farming operation. Taking advantage of the mutual benefits that cattle and crop production have can lead to more profits and a sustainable farming operation.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63617 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63617-north-finding-synergy-between-farming-and-livestock South Central: Calf marketing considerations jason.banta@ag.tamu.edu Some factors to consider when marketing calves include shrink, transportation costs, commission, flexibility and the potential for premiums or discounts.  Some factors to consider when marketing calves include shrink, transportation costs, commission, flexibility and the potential for premiums or discounts.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63584 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63584-south-central-calf-marketing-considerations West: Benefits of backgrounding calves at home cwillmore@uidaho.edu By backgrounding calves at home for 45 days after weaning, producers allow the calves time to adjust gradually while maintaining a familiar environment. By backgrounding calves at home for 45 days after weaning, producers allow the calves time to adjust gradually while maintaining a familiar environment.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63583 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63583-west-benefits-of-backgrounding-calves-at-home Southeast: Beat the heat kmason21@utk.edu Managing heat stress proactively helps protect both herd productivity and long-term profitability during the toughest months of the grazing season. Managing heat stress proactively helps protect both herd productivity and long-term profitability during the toughest months of the grazing season.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63582 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63582-southeast-beat-the-heat Understanding summer pneumonia in calves Summer’s warmth and sunshine should spell carefree days for young nursing calves, with pastures coming to life and the stresses of harsher weather in the past. Yet, behind this idyllic curtain, the threat of summer pneumonia lies in wait. Summer’s warmth and sunshine should spell carefree days for young nursing calves, with pastures coming to life and the stresses of harsher weather in the past. Yet, behind this idyllic curtain, the threat of summer pneumonia lies in wait.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63514 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63514-understanding-summer-pneumonia-in-calves 63514-derksen-img-2742.jpg A grand experiment: Windy Hill Meadows' big science project tyrell@agproud.com A mad scientist.That’s what Kimberly Wolter calls her husband, Bradley. She’s teasing, of course, but says it with all the affection in the world. And there is certainly more than a kernel of truth to her assertion. A mad scientist.

That’s what Kimberly Wolter calls her husband, Bradley. She’s teasing, of course, but says it with all the affection in the world. And there is certainly more than a kernel of truth to her assertion.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63594 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63594-a-grand-experiment-windy-hill-meadows-big-science-project 63594-marchant-image0.jpg The stuff of legends: North Dakota’s Red Legend Cattle Located near Cooperstown in east-central North Dakota, Red Legend Cattle is a family ranch focused on producing high-quality Red Angus genetics. Brothers Mark and Bryan Ressler formed their partnership in 2013 and today manage a herd of registered Red Angus cattle alongside a diversified grain and row-crop operation. Located near Cooperstown in east-central North Dakota, Red Legend Cattle is a family ranch focused on producing high-quality Red Angus genetics. Brothers Mark and Bryan Ressler formed their partnership in 2013 and today manage a herd of registered Red Angus cattle alongside a diversified grain and row-crop operation.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63541 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63541-the-stuff-of-legends-north-dakotas-red-legend-cattle 63541-thomas-Ressler-Red-Legend-Cattle-2.jpg Richards Ranch enhances tradition with virtual fencing info@halterhq.com The Hackley family is blending 160 years of ranching heritage with modern technology, refining the grazing practices their ancestors pioneered. The Hackley family is blending 160 years of ranching heritage with modern technology, refining the grazing practices their ancestors pioneered.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63578 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63578-richards-ranch-enhances-tradition-with-virtual-fencing 63578-beaumont-richards-ranch-4.jpg Trace minerals’ impact on cow performance and longevity jerpow@uark.edu It is evident with advances in beef production that for cattle to perform at their greatest potential, it is important that their nutritional demands are met. Optimizing cattle performance depends on meeting the nutritional demands for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. Minerals are generally divided into two different classes: macrominerals and microminerals, also referred to as trace minerals. It is evident with advances in beef production that for cattle to perform at their greatest potential, it is important that their nutritional demands are met. Optimizing cattle performance depends on meeting the nutritional demands for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. Minerals are generally divided into two different classes: macrominerals and microminerals, also referred to as trace minerals.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63478 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63478-trace-minerals-impact-on-cow-performance-and-longevity 63478-cheek-2039.jpg Corn price unchanged at $4.40 per bushel abby@agproud.com The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is virtually unchanged relative to last month. Fractionally higher beginning and ending stocks for 2026-27 reflect mostly offsetting trade and domestic use changes for 2025-26 with adjustments to imports, corn used for ethanol and exports based on data to date. The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is virtually unchanged relative to last month. Fractionally higher beginning and ending stocks for 2026-27 reflect mostly offsetting trade and domestic use changes for 2025-26 with adjustments to imports, corn used for ethanol and exports based on data to date.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63658 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63658-corn-price-unchanged-at-440-per-bushel Challenges and opportunities for the next generation of beef producers bryan.sanderson@alltech.com For the cow-calf producer, the last couple of years have been maybe the most financially rewarding in the history of the beef business in the U.S. Many people talk about the strong financial performance and how that could lead to beef herd expansion in the next couple years, and the “10-year cattle cycle” would agree, but for how long? For the cow-calf producer, the last couple of years have been maybe the most financially rewarding in the history of the beef business in the U.S. Many people talk about the strong financial performance and how that could lead to beef herd expansion in the next couple years, and the “10-year cattle cycle” would agree, but for how long?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63502 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63502-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-next-generation-of-beef-producers 63502-sanderson-illustration.coreylewis.jpg Reading manure: An indicator of nutrition and rumen health sblez@verizon.net Every cattle producer knows that one key “byproduct” from a cattle operation is manure. But are you aware that the appearance of manure in the pasture can provide a great deal of information about the animals, the quality of pastures and forages, as well as overall nutrition and health? Every cattle producer knows that one key “byproduct” from a cattle operation is manure. But are you aware that the appearance of manure in the pasture can provide a great deal of information about the animals, the quality of pastures and forages, as well as overall nutrition and health?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63428 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63428-reading-manure-an-indicator-of-nutrition-and-rumen-health