Snow can present challenges for livestock
03/20/2013 12:55:55 PM
Spring is here, but parts of Missouri still aren’t through with winter weather. FULL STORY »

Developing a prebreeding plan for reproductive success
03/20/2013 11:05:54 AM
Many producers in Wisconsin are in the midst of or finishing up their calving season and preparing for breeding. FULL STORY »

Try to avoid body condition loss now
03/18/2013 4:09:03 PM
Cows in many Midwestern herds are calving in marginal body condition. Short hay and standing forage supplies as well as expensive supplemental feeds, are partially to blame. FULL STORY »

BeefTalk: The plow and cow are strange companions
03/15/2013 7:30:48 AM
The world of beef cattle, at least for some, is good and so are profits. The cow-calf enterprise is making money for those who are in the upper 40 percent of gross margins minus direct and overhead expenses. FULL STORY »

Preparing for March Madness: Calving season
03/14/2013 9:41:59 AM
We’re entering two of my favorite times of year right now; basketball playoffs and calving season. They both represent the endpoint of a lot of time, energy, and resources. FULL STORY »

Prior planning important for successful estrus synchronization
03/13/2013 9:59:12 AM
Many cow-calf producers in Nebraska are in the midst of calving season or will soon be starting. FULL STORY »

Schedule the breeding soundness exams soon
03/11/2013 2:45:00 PM
Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away. Now is the time to schedule the old and new bulls for their pre-breeding soundness examination. FULL STORY »

Cow-calf corner: Heifer fertility and quality diet
03/09/2013 7:35:00 AM
Glenn Selk discusses the impact on fertility when breeding heifers are moved from a high-protein wheat pasture to a lower quality dormant native-range or bermudagrass pasture. FULL STORY »

Short term changes in nutrition can impact embryo survival
03/04/2013 3:26:22 PM
When it comes to replacement heifers, we focus a lot of attention on getting heifers to the appropriate weight and condition for breeding. FULL STORY »

Don’t let those heifers slip now
03/04/2013 2:48:57 PM
As we get closer to April and the breeding season for replacement heifers that are destined for a spring calving herd, proper nutritional management is more important than ever. FULL STORY »

Blizzards challenge even the most experienced cattlemen
03/04/2013 12:23:26 PM
Cow/calf producers relentlessly study available research that focuses on production data targeting increased efficiencies and performance in their operations. FULL STORY »

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1. Ag markets posted mixed showing on Tuesday
2. Oil ends lower, pares losses as dollar weakens
3. Plains storms cause minor harm to Oklahoma/Kansas wheat
4. Cornell genetic testing process cuts cost by up to 75 percent
5. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
6. USDA approves newly formulated PULMO-GUARD vaccine for cattle

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
3. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
4. U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
5. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
6. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week

1. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
2. BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef?
3. 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?
4. Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
5. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower
6. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL