Genomic tools can predict at birth whether a heifer is genetically wired to stay in the herd — a game-changer as producers ...

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Despite some exceptionally cold temperatures this winter, Jared Luhman, a cow-calf producer at Dry Creek Farms in Goodhue, Minnesota, was able to enjoy a relatively average year of ...

Crossbreeding can improve muscling and carcass merit, but questions remain about the best feeding strategies for ...

In a natural setting, cows and nursing calves together set the feeding schedule for the calf, and calves wean gradually, completing weaning at varying ages. By contrast, in artificial rearing systems ...

Balancing cow efficiency with growing demand for heavier, higher-quality carcasses requires a systems-based approach to breeding decisions, according to Bob Weaber, Kansas State University animal ...

Evaluating and marketing cull cows may not be the most enjoyable part of ranch management, but it remains one of the most important tools for improving both the sustainability and profitability of a ...

USDA is expanding LRP coverage for cull cows and beef-on-dairy calves, giving dairy producers more ways to protect beef-driven revenue.