BROOKINGS, S.D. — Precise feed rations are critical to maintaining a healthy cattle herd in the most efficient way possible. Slick bunk management is the process of prescribing the appropriate amount ...

January USDA cattle reports could reveal if beef herd has hit bottom and started rebuilding, which could have major implications on markets.

Ranchers need to ensure they're providing feeds that meet nutritional requirements, including micro and macro nutrients and ...

Profit margins for both cattle and hog finishing operations saw modest gains last week but also carry significantly higher feed costs than a year ago. Cattle feeders saw average profits of $222 per ...

Cereal rye grain possesses many uses within crop and livestock production. Growers make rye part of their corn-soybean crop rotation to boost yields, while ranchers needing an alternative feed might ...

“It’s made us better cattle feeders.” He says it takes feeding the right kind of cattle to make the most out of the grid, and they’ve been lucky to have some great partners that have made it a ...

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59% to 98% above current levels. In ...

Cash corn prices in Kansas were over $7 per bushel in the first four months of 2023, peaking in February at $7.35 per bushel. Michael Langemeier. (Courtesy photo.) The average corn price in August, ...

Cold weather in South Texas means preparation at home. For ranchers, it also means protecting livestock from freezing temperatures and harsh conditions.

In the world of greenhouse gasses, CO2 gets all the attention. Many have known for decades that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a major contributor to climate change and leaders across industries ...

Since the United Nations COP26 climate summit, the race to reduce methane emissions from cattle production and to slow climate change appears to have officially started. Unofficially, animal ...

A long-time advocate of the Philippine cattle industry has dedicated his life to sharing knowledge and practical solutions ...