It's calving season for many, and that means late night checks, bedding down the barns and making sure the new babies get off to a good start. Of course, calving season is both challenging and enjoyable for cattle ranchers, and to make the best of...
The past five weeks have been a whirlwind for me as I have traveled the country speaking to various agriculture groups on a wide range of topics - the power of social media; the threat of special interest groups and sensational journalism; the...
Raise your hand if you're sick of snow, ice and cold? Combine that with responsibilities on the ranch, and it has been a very long winter. Winters on the ranch mean many different things: icicles hanging off the barn roof, snow piling up in the...
For producers looking to increase the value of their replacement heifers while managing costs, there are many points to consider. Because heifers are so important to a beef cattle operation, it’s critical to follow proper protocols to take care...
In a recent exchange with a vegetarian friend I have, she told me that she is, "just a girl who does not believe in killing animals (or any living creature) and using their discharge as a resource." I will admit that the cause shared by her and...