The American beef cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1973, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the total herd at 86.7 million in January, one of the lowest inventories since the ...

Competitive yardage, heifer-specific nutrition and easy-to-use facilities give producers another way to develop heifers when ...

Carefully preparing replacement heifers prior to breeding season is essential for improving conception rates and ensuring cows calve early and remain productive throughout their lifetimes, according ...

Heifer development is one of the most substantial expenses for beef cattle operations. Time quickly gets away when you’re a cow-calf operator, but it’s essential to keep the first calf heifers on ...

Since calving season is in full swing in April, livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D. Fernandez is an Extension livestock specialist ...

Research at the U.S. Experiment Station at Miles City indicated that the development of replacement heifers is one of the most important but expensive phases of reproductive man agement. Clyde Greer ...

MCINTIRE, Iowa -Ben Weis showed the Supreme Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer at the Iowa State Fair in August, but he's not resting on his laurels. Ben Weis of McIntire is a budding beef producer. Weis ...