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The Stark family of Baker, Montana, manages winter cattle care through strategic feeding and storm preparation. Communication and teamwork keep their herd healthy year-round.

Even in the best-managed herds, a 1% to 2% abortion rate is considered normal. Some have even suggested 5% as acceptable, but anything over 1% could be considered concerning. Each producer must decide when...

Extreme weather swings stress young calves, threatening their health and performance. Producers should ensure proper vaccination and colostrum intake while monitoring calves closely during temperature...

Former Agridime LLC executive Joshua Link was captured by federal authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport last week.

A group of U.S. Senate Democrats introduced a bill on March 5 that would force most of the largest packers to sell or spin off lines of business or sell their entire operations if they are foreign-owned. The bill...

New World screwworm flies are approaching the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting experts to urge livestock owners to prepare proactive management and prevention plans. Entomologists recommend surveillance, facility maintenance, veterinary relationships, and...

Newborn calves need quality colostrum within the first four hours of life, along with proper navel care, vitamins, and any additional supplements or vaccines recommended by your veterinarian.

Cattle producers feed hay to their herds in late winter, waiting for spring. With the prospect of green grass coming soon, some might want to turn cows out on pastures right away. One Extension specialist recommends letting the grass grow before...

There will always be power dynamics at work in a family-owned company, but those dynamics can often be more effectively managed toward a successful future.

Anaplasmosis is a tick- and fly-transmitted bacterial disease that destroys red blood cells in cattle, causing anemia, lethargy, abortions, and sudden death, primarily in mature cows. Producers should work closely with their veterinarian for proper...

Founded in 1884 when veterinarian A.E. Cross traveled from Montreal to Alberta, Cross Cattle Company boasts more than a century of ranching heritage, including co-founding the Calgary Stampede. Today, Bill Cross and his sons Malcolm and Austin operate...

Veterinarians approach pain control very differently, but there is no question that it is the right thing to do for the welfare of the animals, says Dr. Ken McMillan. The data is clear that pain control pays for...

Frustration levels were high at last week's Commodity Classic, as farmers enter their fourth year of a cycle of low commodity prices and stubbornly high input costs. Ag leaders noted there are no silver bullets for managing through the downturn. A...

USDA has unveiled One Farmer, One File for farmers to access USDA services through a single log-in they can use to enroll in either FSA or NRCS programs. USDA also plans to use the platform for producers to file acreage reports.

Wildfires fueled by high winds and drought burned over 300,000 acres across multiple states. Oklahoma and Kansas governors declared states of emergency as homes, cattle, and farmland were destroyed.

Rotational grazing has many advantages from improved pasture and soil health to increased producer profitability. Yet producer adaptation of the grazing system has been slow, mainly due to increased labor costs of...

A herd bull has a tremendous economic impact on the herd and an operation's overall profitability. There are several common problems a herd bull can have that limit its ability to breed.

President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out after the Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision against using an emergency trade act. Trump doubled down on his push for tariffs, saying he would invoke more...