As spring finally moved into parts of the Midwest, cattle producers had seen prices on some hay supplies increase more than 10 times compared to year-ago levels.

The summers are getting hotter and hotter," Alex Miller contends. That prompted the New Market, Tennessee, cattleman two years ago to buy a couple of Senepol bulls for his 225-head commercial cow herd. His goal was to breed more heat tolerance into the Angus and...

Jeff Hall believes most cow/calf operations have animals that are mineral deficient--especially when it comes to copper. It's a conclusion he's reached after thousands of blood and liver biopsy tests in herds across the country. And, it's convinced him there's a big potential...

I've rarely been to a cattle operation where a clostridial vaccine wasn't part of the health protocol. Turns out, giving that two-, four-, seven- or eight-way, along with an injectable IBR vaccine, might be a mistake.

Joy Reznicek has heard all the reasons she should want to replace Kentucky 31 fescue with a novel endophyte, but at Mississippi's Town Creek Farm, they are taking the change slowly with an eye toward cost versus return.

If you want proof Keith Tuck's rotational-grazing system works, take a look at his hay equipment. Oh, wait. It's gone. He sold it in 2016.

Whatever you call them, probiotics, or direct-fed microbials (DFM), they promise a lot. Testimonials on company websites declare these little-known microbes can add pounds, improve animal health and reduce morbidity.