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Herd Management Includes Culling & Marketing Culls

When expenses go up or feed supplies are short, cattle producers often sell more cows or heifers than they would on an average year, to generate enough income to pay the bills and also have fewer cattle to feed. Culling decisions can help improve the herd—keeping only the better-performing cattle. It is important to have […]

Finding The Ideal Fencing Solutions

Rotational grazing is a vital component of most producers’ ranch or farming efforts. As such, installing the proper fencing that to systematically control rotational grazing is paramount. In addition, both electric and non-electric traditional fencing helps keep animals safe and controls their movement on a farm or ranch. There has been a lot of interest […]

RAWHIDE’S CONTINUING INNOVATION

For over 20 years Rawhide Portable Corrals has become a leader in corral design and manufacturing. And while John McDonald and his wife Mary recently took time to celebrate their 20-year history of hard work and subsequent success with employees, family and customers from across the globe, John didn’t rest for long before introducing the […]

TIPS FOR BUILDING BALANCED RATIONS TO PROMOTE WEIGHT GAIN IN BEEF CATTLE

TIPS FOR BUILDING BALANCED RATIONS TO PROMOTE WEIGHT GAIN IN BEEF CATTLE Article and photos courtesy of Cotton Incorporated There are several factors that go into choosing feedstuffs to promote weight gain in beef cattle. Availability, cost, transportation and objectives for the stages of development are just a few of the considerations that influence the […]

Innovative Housing Options

Proper cow and calf housing can have a profound effect on the health and well-being of livestock. From loafing sheds to calf hutches and pens, today’s housing options for cows and calves are as vast as the producers themselves. “There are many different options for housing facilities and shelter,” says Curtis Kauffman, owner at Kauffman […]

DON’T GAMBLE ON WEANING AND RECEIVING MLS TUBS ARE A SURE BET

Article courtesy of MidContinent Livestock Supplements Fall is quickly upon us, and calves are going through lots of “stress” as they transition through weaning at this time of year. Bawling calves, developing rumens, long truck rides and new environments all add up quickly to high stress conditions. But MLS can help you place a sure […]

NEXTGEN; BRINGING NEXTGEN’S UNIQUE VISION TO CATTLEMEN AND CONSUMERS ALIKE

When Derek Thompson, his brother Damon, and their cousin Brad Lindstrom founded NextGen Cattle Company in 2015, they had one thing in mind: To create a fully integrated cattle company that covers the entire gamut of beef cattle production from seedstock and feed lots to packing plant and meat sales. And in the seven years […]

Practical Security Points For The Ranch

Sufficient ranch security can be defined in many ways. Historically, rural areas have felt security with relatively low-input measures such as a farm dog or latched gate. But in an age of cyber hackers, agroterroism and desperate criminals, farms and ranches are easy targets that easily fall between the cracks due to a false sense […]

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