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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

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 –

Kla Meets For 130th Annual Convention
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) turned a new page when they held their 2024 convention for the first time in Manhattan.

2024 Nebraska Cattlemen Convention
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor The 2024 Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) Convention convened Dec. 11-13, 2024, in Kearney. Membership was treated to a variety of exceptional

Terry Caviness Receives Honorary Doctorate
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Terry Caviness, whose father, Pete, started Caviness Beef Packers in 1962 in Hereford, Texas, recently received an honorary doctorate from

PRODUCER PROFILE- Ranching Legacy Continues Under Cooksleys’ Watch
By Patti Wilson, Contributing Editor Generational transition can be difficult between one generation and the next. Sustaining that ability over 100 years is a remarkable

Feeding Ruminants or Making Energy
By David MacKenzie Contributing Editor One of the highest priorities any government must have is to feed its nation. Food security undoubt-edly came back to

SPICER GRIPP MEMORIAL ROPING- Hereford Roping Payout Hits $780,000-Plus
By Larry Stalcup, Contributing Editor At CALF News, we love covering traditional, cattle-oriented events that spark the spirit of farm, ranch and cattle feeding communities.

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

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