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Take stock of forage supply before winter feeding begins

Take stock of forage supply before winter feeding begins

Cattle producers should complete a forage inventory now to aid in making ranch-level decisions and reducing costs.

Taking the emotion out of beef market

Taking the emotion out of beef market

Keeping the proper perspective is important. Take, for instance, how a pound of M&Ms costs more than a pound of beef but no one is trying to "fix" that.

Managing mud in the feedyard

Managing mud in the feedyard

Facility improvements targeting water management and resting areas deliver lasting gains in efficiency, comfort and profitability for cattle operations.

One-on-one with Chandler Keys

One-on-one with Chandler Keys

The U.S. cattle industry from 30,000 feet—a long-time insider’s look at today’s beef cattle business.

Employing strip grazing to extend grazing days

Employing strip grazing to extend grazing days

This relatively simple management practice of controlling cattle access to forage may delay drylot feeding and improve grazing efficiency.

Farmers renew call to end increased beef imports

Farmers renew call to end increased beef imports

Ranchers face losses up to $400 per head while grocery prices drop just 16 cents per pound since Labor Day, according to Farm Bureau analysis.

Don’t trust your nose: Manure gases can be deadly

Don’t trust your nose: Manure gases can be deadly

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach warns of manure gas hazards during National Farm Safety and Health Week.

The cull cow market struggles to find stability

The cull cow market struggles to find stability

Increased beef imports and rising cow slaughter amid widespread drought conditions contribute to the sharp decline in cull cow values this fall.

Enough with the price of beef

Enough with the price of beef

The industry's quality improvements deserve recognition, not apologies.

Partnership in the pasture

Partnership in the pasture

UVM and USDA expand agricultural research in the Northeast with new Food Systems Research Station.