DigitalBeef CowCalf Manager

DigitalBeef CowCalf Manager: The Herd Management Tool you can’t live without.   Article provided by DigitalBeef. As a former beef breed association executive, Dr. Joseph Massey realized that cattle associations needed a registration program to address new evolving needs, including tracking Genomic...

Solid Silage Production

Solid Silage Production. By Maura Keller. Here’s one thing we know: The quality and consistency of bale wraps and balers play a vital role in farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to produce and maintain a high-quality silage production. Without a solid baling foundation in both equipment and wrap...

Baling Hay with May Wes Poly Pickup Bands

Baling Hay with May Wes Poly Pickup Bands.  May Wes Poly Pickup Bands Provide Quiet, Durable, Less Expensive Alternative to Metal Bands.  Article provided by May WesForage growers around the country are swapping out the noisy, rusted and bent metal pickup bands on their hay balers with durable poly pickup...

American Cattlemen February 2021

This issue brings you:
  • Thoughts From A Cattlemen
  • Do Your Homework When Aiming For A Niche Market
  • Establishing Ideal Pasture Seeding Plans
  • Public Interactions: Accurately Sharing The Cattle Story
  • The ClicRweight® Bovine Solution. It’s A Game Changer!

Do Your Homework When Aiming For A Niche Market

Do Your Homework When Aiming For A Niche Market. By Heather Smith Thomas. A growing number of cattle producers are selling their animals into niche markets like natural, organic, grass-fed, animal welfare approved, etc.  Stacy Davies (manager of Roaring Springs Ranch in Oregon) is involved in Country...

Different Wires Require Different Repair Tactics

 Different Wires Require Different Repair Tactics. Article and photos courtesy of Bekaert Fencing. Fence repair is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Different wire types require different repair tools and techniques. Steven Sarson, Technical Support Manager for Bekaert Fencing, explains how to...

Survey Says! Current State of Farm and Ranch Estate and Succession Planning

Survey Says! Current State of Farm and Ranch Estate and Succession Planning.  By Cari Rincker, Esq. of Rincker Law, PLLCWhen looking for farm and ranch estate and succession planning solutions with increasingly challenging farm family dynamics, it’s prudent to first look at the data. Rincker Law, PLLC...

Winter Cow Supplementation: Protein and Energy Explained

 Winter Cow Supplementation: Protein and Energy Explained.  By Caitlin Hebbert, Livestock Consultant and Ryon Walker, PH.D., Livestock Consultant.  Article and photos courtesy of Noble Research Institute.In the article “Nutrient Synchrony: Protein and Energy Working Together,” we discussed...