West Virginia University for about 20 years has been working on tracking feed and water intake of animals. What they've learned is some cattle have traits that make them more efficient than others.| Agweek
Already facing some community pushback, a proposed 2,000-head cattle feedlot south of Swift Current, Sask., has been rejected for a municipal permit, partly over zoning concerns about the minimum distance from a residence.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
To the Heffernan Family, Five Marys Ranch is more than just a business; it’s a way of life. We met with Francie Heffernan (one of the eponymous five Marys) to learn more about her family’s Siskiyou County ranch, retail store and restaurant. What’s in a name? The story behind Five Marys Ranch Five Marys Ranch […] The post Five Marys Ranch: Caring For the Land, Their Animals and The Community appeared first on California Grown.| California Grown
This week was an exciting milestone at Deluisio Angus as 239L delivered her first calf. He is already showing a friendly temperament, a trait we […] The post 239L Welcomes Her First Calf appeared first on Blog of Cody Deluisio.| Blog of Cody Deluisio
Hormone implants can lead to bigger calves — reducing greenhouse gas intensity, land use intensity and giving the beef farmer more profit, a Manitoba-based model suggests. The post Calf hormone implants can give environmental, financial wins appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsLivestock & Production Tips - Grainews
Reading Time: 3minutes Alberta farm marketing organizations are applauding the Province of Alberta for new amendments eliminating redundant paperwork-intensive regulations for agriculture marketing boards and commissions. The post Province streamlines rules for ag marketing and commissions boards appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express
I'm not concerned with whether anyone won or lost, honestly, because while we're in the business of raising cattle, we're a lot more concerned with raising kids.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The world leans toward chaotic right now, but Jenny Schlecht has found some peace in the cold nights of checking heifers that are near calving.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Manitoba "is committed to taking strong action on many fronts to improve the health of the lake and its tributaries," wrote Mike Moyes, the province's environment and climate change minister.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Shafer’s leadership and vision have been widely praised by industry peers, who describe him as humble, principled and driven by service to the beef industry.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Camera installations on the farm is a growing area for one Brainerd-area business.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
VERSAILLES, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Beef Integrated Resource Management team and the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association are proud to host Beef Bash at the UK C. Oran Little Research Center (LRC) in Woodford County on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. The event combines social, educational and industry interactions, offering something for everyone interested in beef […] The post Beef Bash 2025 Provides Education, Research, Fellowship appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.| Morning Ag Clips
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Alexandria Echo Press
By 2026, it's expected that 5 to 6 million beef on dairy crossed cattle will be in the marketplace.| Agweek
Agriculture-related damage from western North Dakota fires include burnt cropland, along with killed or injured livestock and destroyed pastures, stored feedstuffs, farmsteads, and fencing.| Agweek
Wildfires and lack of precipitation could make this year's forage production lower than desired.| Agweek
I'm not concerned with whether anyone won or lost, honestly, because while we're in the business of raising cattle, we're a lot more concerned with raising kids.| Grand Forks Herald
The world leans toward chaotic right now, but Jenny Schlecht has found some peace in the cold nights of checking heifers that are near calving.| Grand Forks Herald
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Burleigh County, claims the governor and a few ag associations wield virtually complete control over who ends up on the board.| Grand Forks Herald
New dairy facilities are proposed at Hillsboro and Abercrombie.| Grand Forks Herald
Camera installations on the farm is a growing area for one Brainerd-area business.| Grand Forks Herald
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Grand Forks Herald
Mexico rebukes the cattle import suspension by the U.S., which was put in place on Sunday, May 11.| Agweek
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how this week's WASDE report shook up the markets on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in Texas to fight the flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday, Aug. 15.| Manitoba Co-operator
In July 2025, Kay County Commissioner Shane Jones was indicted for the theft of Newkirk Public Schools board member Jeff Schieber's cattle.| NonDoc
On August 1, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association raised the provincial portion of its check-off, raising the total check-off from $4.50 to $5.25 per head.| Canadian Cattlemen
Springtime has been good on the ranch for the Eppich family with cows and bulls in the pasture and healthy foals.| Grainews
Texas and Oklahoma are prime locations for cow-calf operations, offering ample space, favorable climates, and a strong agricultural history. However, buying land for this purpose requires careful planning. Key considerations include stocking rates, water availability, and infrastructure. This guide will help you navigate the land buying process for a successful cow-calf operation in these states. … Continue reading "Buying Land for a Cow-Calf Operation in Texas and Oklahoma" The post Buying...| National Land Realty News
The reemergence of the New World Screwworm has left many ranchers concerned for their herds. Learn more about what's being done here!| National Land Realty News
A researcher at Texas A&M University is studying how AI can be used to help improve the health and well-being of dairy cows.| EdScoop
Dairy heifers aren’t like beef animals. They are insanely curious. And cliquey, like a group of high school girls. At any moment a group of two or three may decide that this crowd just isn’t for them and split off to take selfies in the bathroom or lord knows what. This makes them different to move and to work. Indeed, they were waiting for us, watching our approach and batting their eyelashes. The post Hungry Heifers appeared first on Paicines Ranch.| Paicines Ranch
Every July, during peak grilling season, agricultural community recognizes not only the hard work of our farmers put in day with Beef Month| Morning Ag Clips
Four dynamic forage breeding programs in Canada are researching more than 10 tame forage species.| Canadian Cattlemen
A U.S. beef inventory that continues to decline and strong consumer demand have led to expectations of continuing strength in the cattle markets. But some uncertainty remains for cattle producers.| Agweek
North Dakota-led investors miss deadline to buy Agridime| Agweek
Bernt Nelson, economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation explains some of the current challenges the cattle markets are facing as the threat for New World Screwworm persists.| Agweek
The USDA's National Animal Germplasm Program allows producers to use genetics dating as far back as the 1940s.| Agweek
At Lazy J Grand Lodge in Ideal, South Dakota, hunters get more than just a hunting experience, they also learn about the ag industry.| Agweek
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson, president of Martinson Ag Risk Management, outline the negatives of a huge South American crop on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
Brent and Jenny Roller have carefully selected genetics from around the country to be a part of their herd.| Agweek
The Canadian Cattle Association represents 60,000 beef producers across Canada through its provincial associations, from coast to coast.| Canadian Cattlemen
Grefsrud Farm and JDD&K Farm, both near Hawley, Minnesota, are being recognized as 2025 Century Farms.| Agweek
Jorgensen Land and Cattle is the largest seedstock producer in the nation, creating well-balanced Angus cattle.| Mitchell Republic
An explainer on why the feeder co-op's loans were suspended and what it needs to do to regain access to the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program.| Canadian Cattlemen
This research project examined yields of several forage varieties at sites across North America.| Canadian Cattlemen
Cows are domesticated bovine animals that have been used in human agriculture for thousands of years. As ruminants they have a four-chambered stomach system that allows them to digest grass and other plant materials that humans cannot process. There are hundreds of cattle breeds worldwide, ranging from dairy breeds like Holstein and Jersey to beef| Hektoen International
In news you will only find here, the 2025 Ag in Motion Junior Beef Cattle Jackpot Show is a go for July 15.| Canadian Cattlemen
Efforts to trace the bovine tuberculosis case in a cow discovered last fall have put several farms in quarantine and under financial pressure.| Canadian Cattlemen
Becca (Grimes) Francis, of Gilmer, Texas, and Sydni (Borders) Lammers, of Kilgore, Texas, were recognized for their achievements in beef cattle research.| Sioux Falls Live
SDSU's annual bull sale gets a revamp with a live auction format and online bidding.| Sioux Falls Live
Calli Williams, of Mitchell, South Dakota, has been advocating for the beef industry for the majority of her life and is excited to further that leadership through an NCBA program.| Sioux Falls Live
What is New World screwworm? And why has the U.S. been so diligent at keeping it out? Here are some facts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.| Agweek
Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Jenny Schlecht reflects on the life of her daughter's cow and how growing up on a ranch is teaching her girls lessons in work ethic, caring for living things and carrying on through hard times.| Park Rapids Enterprise
David Murphy discovered one of his calves had three hooves on each of its front feet. This genetic defect is called polydactyly.| Mitchell Republic
Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Mitchell Republic
Jenny Schlecht reflects on the life of her daughter's cow and how growing up on a ranch is teaching her girls lessons in work ethic, caring for living things and carrying on through hard times.| Mitchell Republic
Thailand has reported its first human anthrax-related death in 30 years. In May, Thailand informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of four cases of| Food Safety News
The cattle market was disrupted this week by rumors of a return of 24/7 trading and a spoofed notice of a New World Screwworm case that was not real. Allison Thompson explains the implications.| Agweek
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how cooler weather has held up crop development in the northern Plains on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
Jenny Schlecht reflects on the life of her daughter's cow and how growing up on a ranch is teaching her girls lessons in work ethic, caring for living things and carrying on through hard times.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
An April Fool's Day storm brought a flurry of early-morning calves to Jenny Schlecht's place.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Explore how the cattle futures market empowers ranchers to manage price volatility, hedge risk, and strengthen long-term livestock operations| Land & Ranches for Sale in Western & Southeastern United States | Live Water ...
Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Alexandria Echo Press
Becca (Grimes) Francis, of Gilmer, Texas, and Sydni (Borders) Lammers, of Kilgore, Texas, were recognized for their achievements in beef cattle research.| Agweek
Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Grand Forks Herald
Jenny Schlecht reflects on the life of her daughter's cow and how growing up on a ranch is teaching her girls lessons in work ethic, caring for living things and carrying on through hard times.| Grand Forks Herald
An April Fool's Day storm brought a flurry of early-morning calves to Jenny Schlecht's place.| Grand Forks Herald
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss whether the cattle market has reached its top on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
Social media, news articles and conversations around the dinner table don’t always have a positive story to tell about Canadian beef.| Canadian Cattlemen
The recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany tells us that we all collectively need to be on the lookout for it.| Grainews
Fears of a possible U.S. tariff on Canadian feeder cattle ignited concerns of a sharp market drop, but that didn’t happen. The post Delayed U.S. tariffs support Canadian feeder cattle complex appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Wildfires have exceeded all records in the 2023 season. Both British Columbia and Alberta are expected to see more than two million hectares destroyed. There has been steady growth in the number and size of wildfires since the 1980s. Drought, global warming and storms are generally the culprits and there has been plenty of smoke The post Smoke inhalation can affect cattle appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
The common cold, SARS and COVID-19 are all caused by corona viruses and severity of infection varies. The same is true for bovine corona virus. Like other corona viruses, it can cause different syndromes and has long been known as a major cause of calf scours and respiratory disease. Animals with mild respiratory disease will The post Things to bear in mind with bovine corona virus appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
08 August 2023 The Honourable Dr Susan Close MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, South Australia The Honourable Claire Scriven MLC, Minister for Primary Industries a…| ConservationBytes.com
Last month’s column featured a University of Saskatchewan research trial that used high-moisture corn grain, snaplage or silage to partially replace barley grain or silage in finishing diets. While the steers were in the feedlot, this team wintered cows on the corn stover. See: Performance and ruminal fermentation of second-trimester pregnant beef cows fed short-season […] Read more The post Comparing feed performance in pregnant cows appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenResearch on the Record , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattl...
Summary of research into causes of lameness in beef cattle, and tips for preventing lameness.| Canadian Cattlemen
During calving season, implement key strategies for managing calf health before birth focusing on nutrition, vaccination, colostrum needs, and environmental considerations.| grow.ifa.coop
In a few weeks on Earth Day, April 22, both films “Kiss the Ground” and “Common Ground” are premiering on Prime Video. “Kiss the Ground” was previously on Netfli…| Regenetarianism
The Kishkan and Swaan families of Pinnacle View Livestock at Quesnel, B.C., were awarded the 2024 Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction.| Canadian Cattlemen
The world leans toward chaotic right now, but Jenny Schlecht has found some peace in the cold nights of checking heifers that are near calving.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Jorgensen Land and Cattle is the largest seedstock producer in the nation, creating well-balanced Angus cattle.| Agweek
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the impact of upcoming ag reports and retaliatory tariffs on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
Recently my friend, Eco-Nutrition by Sara Keough, shared with me a link to the Nutrition with Judy podcast episode with Dr. Frank Mitloehner entitled, The Truth about Grain-Fed Meat. Aside from sha…| Regenetarianism
The world leans toward chaotic right now, but Jenny Schlecht has found some peace in the cold nights of checking heifers that are near calving.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Complete proteins, or animal-derived proteins, are important because they consist of not just protein but many other nutrients.| Canadian Cattlemen
In the cattle industry, every dollar counts. With fluctuating markets and rising costs, producers must constantly evaluate their nutritional, management and operational strategies to maximize efficiency. Each decision made on the farm has significant implications, making it crucial to weigh the pros and cons carefully. When the road to higher productivity seems unclear, industry benchmarks […] Read more The post Benchmarking: A path to better practices in the Canadian beef industry appeared...| Canadian CattlemenLivestock , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Western Canadian beef producers discuss how they're dealing with several years of drought.| Canadian Cattlemen
The post The Newest Solution to the Challenges Facing Montana’s Ranches and Farms appeared first on The Montana Land Steward.| The Montana Land Steward
Since Alberta barley prices made seasonal lows in September 2024, the market has been percolating higher. In early September, Lethbridge feedlots were buying feed barley for $255-$260/tonne delivered. In late December 2024, Lethbridge feedlots were buying barley for as high as $315/tonne for spot delivery. The 10-year average barley price delivered Lethbridge is around $270/tonne. […] Read more The post Feed grain update for 2025 appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Long-time Alberta cattle rancher discusses how he adjusts his grazing and feeding plans based on conditions.| Canadian Cattlemen
Chad and Stacey Meunier own Meunier Livestock Ltd. where they raise 4,500 cows, manage a finishing feedlot and crop forages to feed their cattle.| Country Guide
For anyone reading this that doesn’t already know, albedo is the fraction of light that a surface reflects. It’s measured on a scale of 0 to 1. At 0 all light is absorbed. At 1 all ligh…| Regenetarianism
A “microbiome” is all the microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses and their genes) living in a specific environment, and how they all interact with each other.| Canadian Cattlemen
As we approach the end of the fall calf run, feedlots are working diligently to get new calves on full feed as quickly as possible. This fall brought above-average temperatures and fewer storms, making it easier for feedlots to get calves settled and eating well. With calf prices at record highs, these calves must grow […] Read more The post Cattle growth-enhancing technologies: A win-win for beef producers and consumers appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenLivestock , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
New products that can be added to animal feed are being promoted to reduce greenhouse gas – specifically enteric methane emissions – in dairy and beef| Best Food Facts
Examines feed requirements of big vs. small beef cows, as well as weaning weights of the calves.| Canadian Cattlemen
