Health/Nutrition
Finding the right cow size for your herd
On a recent episode of the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute “Cattle Chat”…
May 29, 2026 · By K-State Research and Extension
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Risk management strategies to consider for your herd
Record-high cattle prices may be creating optimism across the beef industry, but Kansas State…
May 29, 2026 · By K-State Research and Extension
Health/Nutrition
Bull selection, growth, feed efficiency and carcass outcomes
Bull selection is one of the most important long-term decisions in a cow-calf operation.
May 29, 2026 · By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist
Health/Nutrition
North Dakota ranchers face a potential forage shortage
Spring conditions are creating challenges for ranchers in the 2026 grazing season.
May 22, 2026 · By NDSU Extension
Health/Nutrition
Infrastructure considerations when restocking the cow herd
The beef industry is currently receiving record prices when marketing livestock, and current market…
May 15, 2026 · By Bob Hough, WLJ correspondent
Health/Nutrition
Halter expands virtual fencing with satellite
Halter has launched direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars, removing the need for…
May 14, 2026 · By WLJ