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Prepare Your Bulls with Breeding Soundness

Prepare Your Bulls with Breeding Soundness With breeding season approaching for many producers, it is important to not only ready the cow herd for the upcoming months, but also the prospective bull battery. If your bull or bulls are hold-overs from years past, don’t assume they are ready to perform just because they finished up […]

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Getting Ready For Hay Season

Getting Ready For Hay Season We may still be in the thick of winter, but as the hay stores slowly wane we’re reminded – another haying season will soon be upon us. If you make your own hay, you know that with the satisfaction of a full barn before winter comes some headache and hard […]

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When To Look At A Hydraulic Chute Upgrade

When To Look At A Hydraulic Chute Upgrade When looking at cattle chutes, there are so many options available to ranchers. With self-catch, manual catch, and hydraulic options available from countless cattle equipment manufacturers, it can be difficult to determine the right kind of chute for your needs. The search can be overwhelming, however when [...] READ MORE

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Innovations In Hay Equipment

The pace of modern technology improvements shows no signs of abatement any time soon, and hay equipment is no exception to this trend. Equipment improvements and new features for harvesting, handling and feeding out hay continue to be offered to farmers across the nation. Some of the most recent interesting innovations in hay equipment include [...] READ MORE

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Pasture Management Using Rotational Grazing

The use of rotational grazing, otherwise known as cell, mob, or holistically managed grazing has become accepted by only a moderate percentage of the agricultural community as an efficient and productive way to manage animal grazing. The system can be extensively in the pasture manager’s control, but a 2012 Census of Agriculture found that only […]

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The Story of Robert Mills

Starting from scratch…to Southeast Sun Belt Farmer of the Year: The Robert Mills Story Robert Mills owns and operates Briar View Farms, a diversified 2,200-acre farm in Southside Virginia. The operation includes 300 mama cows, supported by 1,500 acres of grass, baling hay from half those acres while grazing the rest. Mills grows 150 acres […]

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Is Regenerative Agriculture the Future

Regenerative Agriculture: The Future For Modern Food Production? Amid all the hustle and bustle of daily modern agricultural practices and the drive to feed our rapidly growing world population, a small but growing community of food producers across the globe are pioneering a strategy of sustainable agriculture that could become a widespread practice in decades […]

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Fortify The Health Of The Newborn Calf

Fortify The Health Of The Newborn Calf When the first pregnant cow displays signs of labor early in calving season, it is too late to match the proper sire with the cow herd or vaccinate with a scour prevention vaccine. Hopefully these important management decisions including proper health and conditioning, a dedicated routine of cleanliness, […]

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AMERICAN CATTLEMEN

September 2026

The September 2026 issue of American Cattlemen delivers practical insights to help cattle producers improve herd performance, efficiency and profitability. Learn how Small Nutrients, Big Impact explores the importance of mineral nutrition, while Set Calves Up for Success with Low-Stress Weaning offers strategies for healthier transitions. Feeding Cows When Feed Sources are Expensive provides ideas for managing rising feed costs, and Profitability in Practice: Rethinking Your Enterprises examines smarter approaches to ranch finances. Readers can also discover ways to maximize equipment in Making Your Skid Steer Work for You, follow a producer’s dedication to excellence in Commitment to Quality from Pasture to Plate, and learn how better data supports better decisions in Accurate Livestock Weights Drive Successful Operations.

Publisher's Statement

When Will the Playing Field Be Level?

Every American cattle producer understands that competition is part of the business. But competition only works when everyone is playing by the same rules. As debate over Brazilian beef imports continues to grow, one question rises above the politics and trade agreements: Are American producers being asked to compete on an uneven playing field? Before we talk about imports, tariffs, or trade policy, we need to ask whether fairness still exists in the marketplace—and what that means for the future of the U.S. beef industry.

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American Cattlemen is proudly published by Twin Rivers Media, a leading agricultural media company dedicated to serving the information and marketing needs of America’s beef producers. For more than 30 years, Twin Rivers Media has connected cattlemen with the latest industry news, educational content, innovative products, and trusted business solutions through a growing network of print and digital platforms.

At American Cattlemen, our mission is to provide cattle producers with timely, practical, and relevant information that helps strengthen their operations and advance the beef industry. From herd health, genetics, nutrition, grazing management, equipment, and marketing to producer success stories, industry insights, podcasts, and educational videos, we deliver the content today’s cattlemen rely on.

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