Category: Featured
Third-Generation Ranch Sees Pastures Thrive After Surviving 2024 Wildfires
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Sideoats grama, buffalo grass and other native forages thrived in late June as generous, above-normal rainfall blessed the northeast Texas
California & Arizona Cattle Feeders Meeting a Great Event in San Diego
By Julie Barnett Contributing Editor A full room welcomed the presenters for the California & Arizona Cattle Feeders Meeting that took place at the
Screwworm Highlighted at BIF Symposium
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor The threat of New World screwworm (NWS) flies buzzing into U.S. cattle herds from Mexico is intensifying. At CALF News
Sustainable Beef Opens in North Platte
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor The long-awaited opening of Sustainable Beef LLC at North Platte, Neb., commenced May 28, with full production in the new
The Unknown Primal Ground Beef Production Depends on Lean Trimmings
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor “The demand for those upper two-thirds Choice and Prime cuts is absolutely prevalent. But the real driver for this market
Novonesis a New Beginning
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Novonesis means “a new beginning,” so says the Novonesis website. I visited with Steve Lerner, Ph.D., about the
Be a Price Maker
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor When Andy Holloway and his committee brainstormed the first Hemphill County Beef Conference 11 years ago, they envisioned a forum
Mother’s Day
By James Coope Contributing Editor Mother’s Day, in some form or fashion, has been celebrated around the world for centuries. The roots of Mother’s Day
Economic Considerations for Extended Days on Feed Adding Days on Feed Past Industry Average Comes With Economic Risk
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor It’s a decision as old as cattle feeding itself – “If I hold ‘em, will the market get better?” Even
The Dollars and Sense in Silage Bagging
Improved feed management involves much more than how to store it. Expanding your thinking can save tens of thousands of dollars annually while enhancing nutrition