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OCA Convention Tackles Ranch Succession, Estate Taxes, Traceability and the Checkoff
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association (OCA) CEO Michael Kelsey has been a cattle association executive for more than 27 years. Despite the

U.S. Election Very Important to Canada- Outcome Will Affect Cattle/Beef Trade
By Will Verboven, Contributing Editor Whenever there is an American presidential election, political anxiety seems to break out in Canada. That’s because, unbeknownst to most

Highway From Hell
By Blaine Davis, Contributing Editor Traversing again through the proverbial “ranch gate,” I am on another trip south to the Gulf Coast. This time to

RAMP Up the Benefits of Starter Rations
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor Feedyards seek rumen-pleasing rations designed to boost animal health and generate more efficient gains. When it comes to getting calves

USDA Feeder Cattle Grades Explained-Here’s What USDA Market News Reporters Do at the Sale Barn
By Burt Rutherford, Contributing Editor “They called ‘em whaat?” That’s an exclamation likely uttered throughout the history of the cattle business by sellers and buyers

Equine Pedicure
Equine Pedicure By Chris McClure Contributing Editor For eighty-seven years Frank worked to build his place Down near Okeechobee where the warm sun graced his

The Xylazine Conundrum
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor What is xylazine? In short, it’s a drug many of us will find on our vet supply shelf. We call

Gypsy Wagon October November 2024
By Betty Jo Gigot, Publisher Would you believe that, after some 15 years, I finally got to shake hands and have dinner with Will Verboven.

It’s All About Perception
By Chris McClure Contributing Editor There is an old marketing adage that says, “perception is reality.” I believe it. In this case at least, my

The Cattler App Improves Feedyard Efficiency
By Gilda V. Bryant, Contributing Editor An innovative app developed by Argentina beef producer Ignacio Albornoz is now used by ranchers in 15 states, Canada