Category: Special Feature
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
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
Only the Words Are Different Cattle Producers Are Pretty Much the Same Everywhere
By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor “It’s the same. We just use different words.” Of the many things Mia Doering saw and learned during her time
Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Fences …
Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Fences Among New Beef Industry Hi-Tech Services By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming nearly as important to the
EarthOptics: Unlocking Your Carbon Potential
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Have you considered selling carbon credits? They can be generated on your farm or ranch and provide additional income for
Boehringer Ingelheim Offers Employee Training
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Nearly every business experiences high employee turnover and job training challenges. Cattle producers experience this dilemma in an environment of
Pain Management at Castration
Lidocaine-Infused Castration Bands Provide Long-Term Relief By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor “We’ve been castrating animals for a long time,” says Doug Shane, DVM, Ph.D., veterinarian
FMD in Europe Sounds Alarm for U.S. Beef Biosecurity
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Last October, CALF News ran an article citing “it’s inconceivable” that the entire U.S. cattle industry could be idled overnight
Why Are We Losing Beef Cows?
By David MacKenzie Contributing Editor As we start 2025, United Kingdom carcass prices have hit an all-time record high, making an 800-pound carcass currently worth
2025 TCFA Chairman Not Afraid to Get to Work
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Carson Kirkland had a question about pen placements. His dad, Robby, advised him on how to handle the situation –