In farming, the saying goes, "There's no such thing as a free lunch." There are a few exceptions to that well-worn cliche, and one may well be the type of hay baler you use and how you bale hay.

It takes some people a lifetime to find their passion. This producer realized after graduating college that all he really wanted to do was raise cattle.

Price expectations are taking a step back, as fall calving season gets underway.

Any given week, it's not unusual to see a $20 range in feeder calf prices. What's the difference between those calves that sell at the bottom of that price range and those that sell near the top?

As calving season nears, most producers have a list they carry in their heads of those items they need to have on hand. Common things like colostrum, plastic sleeves, calf-feeding bottles and calf pullers are always top of mind. What about forages? That's what...

For 30 years, Phil Trowbridge managed a prestigious cattle and thoroughbred horse operation in upstate New York. Even though he and wife, Annie, worked brutal hours, housing was provided, and he flew all over the world compliments of those horses. In 2005, it all came to...

Many of today's most innovative cattle producers are actively looking for ways to build consumer-direct niche markets for beef. But, what happens when a major retailer decides to build its own beef supply chain? A new project should provide some answers.