From heat stress to winter supplementation, every calving season has trade-offs. Here is how to align your herd’s genetics ...

ALLISON, Iowa -Allison cattle producers Edward and Randal Johnson and Scott Bruns have been using cover crops to protect soil and extend forage supplies for several years. They shared their ...

BURLINGTON, N.D. (AP) -- Rancher Dave Herzig has been experimenting with livestock feed, and he thinks turnips may be the answer. "Turnips have 25 percent protein while grass is about 8 to 10 percent, ...

As carcass weights continue to climb across the beef industry, producers are facing increasing pressure to balance growth with efficiency—especially at the cow-calf level. David Lalman, professor and ...

NRCS Soil Scientist Dan Nath digs around in a hole in Tony Rossman's field to demonstrate his cover crops' root levels. This idea isn't very attractive for a human, but according to Eric Mousel of the ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- In the Upper Plains, it might not be economical, or even practical, to plant another grain crop during the growing year. But it might be in the producer's interest to consider a ...

Drought strategies for cattle producers focus on herd management, forage planning, and balancing costs with market conditions ...