Grazing

As a cow-calf producer, forage is a major input to your operation. You are also tasked with utilizing that forage to optimize its value. A good businessperson knows the value of their inputs and how to effectively utilize them.

Planning and monitoring are often under-utilized tools in range and pasture management. Growing and harvesting forage with livestock is the foundation of a ranch business.

Wildfire season is at different times throughout the year in the U.S. On May 1, there were 12 large fires burning in Arizona, Florida, Georgia and New Mexico.

While we may be a long way from designer cows bred for unique production conditions, today’s DNA screening tools help producers select heifers well suited to different grazing environments.

As record-high grass prices take their time coming down, many livestock producers have been forced to seek out alternative ways of keeping their cattle business in the black.

Ranchers learn the cooperative way to survive ESA enforcement

Regulations. Rules. Restrictions. For ranchers dealing with government agencies, it may feel like those are the reigning powers.