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Facilitating timely return to estrus

Facilitating timely return to estrus

Tips to support timely rebreeding after spring calving, with strategies to minimize postpartum intervals and improve herd efficiency.

Beyond average daily gain: The true path to cattle profitability

Beyond average daily gain: The true path to cattle profitability

Jason Osterstock, Chief Science Officer at Vytelle, explores how data-driven approaches are transforming herd management decisions.

Ranch management students dive into real life production challenges

Ranch management students dive into real life production challenges

Two of the Dan Scott program’s students were on hand at the recent Montana Livestock Forum and Nutrition Conference held in Bozeman to share their research findings.

This Week in Agribusiness: April 19, 2025

This Week in Agribusiness: April 19, 2025

Mike Pearson talks with Greg Soulje about what the summer weather pattern looks like and finds out if the USA is making enough feedstocks to increase biofuels production. Plus, Chad Colby looks at the improvements in strip tillage.

FFA Chapter Tribute: Gus Mushinski

FFA Chapter Tribute: Gus Mushinski

Mike Pearson talks with Gus Mushinski about how he got involved in FFA with no production ag experience and how he has developed a an appreciation for the service the organization does.

Market dynamics defy conventional wisdom in cattle industry, expert says

Market dynamics defy conventional wisdom in cattle industry, expert says

A cattle market expert challenges conventional wisdom on herd rebuilding, depreciation theories, and market trends, offering insights on female cattle pricing and marketing strategies.

Fed cattle prices fall as heifer slaughter surges and China export concerns grow

Fed cattle prices fall as heifer slaughter surges and China export concerns grow

Fed cattle and beef prices dipped amid record heifer slaughter and uncertainty over U.S. beef exports to China.

Livestock water quality likely to be impacted by drought

Livestock water quality likely to be impacted by drought

Access to adequate water is a limiting factor for cattle in most grazing systems.

Are ionophores the key for managing coccidiosis in calves?

Are ionophores the key for managing coccidiosis in calves?

Ionophores are feed additives that improve cattle feed efficiency and help control diseases like coccidiosis, especially in young calves.

Public financial sentiment matters when it comes to beef demand

Public financial sentiment matters when it comes to beef demand

If the public is highly concerned about their finances, income stability is not enough in itself to support meat demand.