NEWS

In July, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the midyear cattle report, which provided a snapshot of U.S. cattle inventory as well as a glimpse into cow and calf producers’ intentions for retaining heifers.

Daniels Manufacturing hydraulic tipping squeeze chute

The new tipping squeeze chute from Daniels Manufacturing runs on a hydraulic operating system that comes with a remote control or standard manual valve body.

Nationwide, farmers and ranchers suffered early in the year due to the unusual rainfall and cooler temperatures. Among the many issues directly related to these occurrences was an increase in anthrax cases throughout Texas and other regions.

Growing up, I was always taught not to bite the hand that feeds you. In other words, I was raised to be grateful and supportive of those who supported my efforts.

Winter supplementation of protein and energy (e.g., TDN equals total digestible nutrients) is a topic that poses a lot of questions, and there are several answers or supplement choices that can work well depending on the situation.