In cow-calf systems, many of the factors that determine productivity, fertility and longevity are set long before a replacement heifer ever enters the breeding pasture. The biological foundation of ...

With the temporary letup from the harshness of winter weather, cow-calf producers are breathing a sigh of relief. The arctic cold is held at bay and the world seems to go a little better. But the cows ...

While a young person who turns 10 is considered an adolescent, cows at that age are considered old, according to the experts at the Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a ...

The image of a cow grazing on a lush green pasture, providing fresh milk and cream for the homestead, is a romantic one. It’s a dream shared by many aspiring homesteaders. Yet, as idyllic as it sounds ...

There are many forage experts in the industry. Unfortunately, a vast number are just “silo smart,” meaning they have deep knowledge about a small slice of the industry that produces forage, but not ...

It’s common in just about any pasture to notice two cows grazing side by side and going about their typical activities ...