November is a good time to review winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eric Meusch. “Forage growth has come to an end, so making sure producers have ...

SANBORN, Minn. — It’s the time of the year where cattle producers are starting to get their herds ready to endure the cold winter months. Troy and Hilary Paplow, manage Graff Feedlots in Sanborn, ...

Winter on the northern Great Plains is a harsh environment for beef cattle. During the winter, cattle increase their production of body heat in response to severe cold by increasing their heart rate, ...

The winter feeding season is rapidly approaching and beef producers need to supply supplements that meet the nutritional requirements of cattle. A killing frost is a good signal to begin supplementing ...

Most producers seem to refer to cows as "the herd." In reality, that herd is split into several age groups that often are overlooked. In fact, managers usually look at averages to guide managerial ...

Livestock producers looking for lower-priced winter feed may want to consider some lower quality forages and crop residues. These materials can be used as a way to reduce the cost of winter feeding, ...

A well-stocked hay inventory is one of the best forms of insurance a livestock producer can have, says Caleb O’Neal, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in plant science. By renting ...

Farmers are turning to roadside grazing, selling up stock, and, in one case, shipping cattle to an island to navigate the ...

A CalFire helicopter transports hay bales to cattle in Humboldt County. (photo: CalFire) Miles of deep snow stranded as many as 1,300 head of cattle from their ranchers in Humboldt County last week, ...

Montana ranchers are facing added challenges this spring as dry conditions continue to impact operations. Calving season is ...