Proper mud management in feedyards is important to maintain cattle performance. Muddy conditions have a negative effect on feedlot cattle performance. Proper feedyard design and maintenance is vital in keeping muddy conditions limited.

Adult cattle are the ones most typically affected by atypical interstitial pneumonia, which is commonly caused by consumption of certain weeds or even moldy sweet potatoes.

Tristan and Shaylyn Stark market quality calves through video auctions while refining genetics, reducing cow size, improving efficiency and building a herd that meets buyer demand.

A former Agridime cattle broker pleaded guilty in an alleged $200 million fraud scheme, forfeiting $2 million, as a judge denied a co-defendant's trial-severance request.

Agriculture's greatest strength is community. Through hardship and celebration, farmers and ranchers support one another with simple, meaningful acts that build lasting connections.

Leasing pasture can help livestock producers expand grazing capacity without taking on land debt, but experts say success depends on written agreements covering stocking rates, infrastructure, termination rights and landowner expectations.

Smart ear-tag technology is helping cattle producers monitor heat activity, calving and animal health around the clock, as companies expand tools designed to improve herd management, labor efficiency and reproductive performance.