To Cull or Not to Cull

 To Cull or Not to Cull. By Bruce Derksen. The main goal of most cow calf producers is to make a profit and the easiest way to reach this goal is to wean a productive and healthy calf each year from each female exposed to a bull.  To improve overall herd performance and profitability, those animals...

Your Weaning Decisions Matter

 Your Weaning Decisions Matter. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Weaning is among the less enjoyed annual ranch events. The challenging process attempts to break one of evolution’s strongest forged bonds – the dam’s nurturing relationship with her offspring. As cattlemen we appreciate and...

Behlen Country Offers Cattle Producers Cutting Edge Ranching Equipment

Behlen Country Offers Cattle Producers Cutting Edge Ranching Equipment By Steve Weisman Recognized as the nation’s leading manufacturer of livestock and ranch equipment, Behlen Country (www.behlencountry.com), headquartered in Columbus, NE, is the largest division of Behlen Mfg. Co., which provides...

Preserving or Culling Bulls in the Off-Season

Preserving or Culling Bulls in the Off-Season By Bruce Derksen     Producers pulling bulls from natural service at this time of year will soon be sending them to winter lodging on the farm or ranch.  Considering bulls are a massive portion of the success of the cow/calf herd production,...

The Dreaded Horn Fly

 The Dreaded Horn Fly By Kit Pharo Many of the problems we encounter in the cow-calf business have a genetic factor.   Genetic selection is the only way to provide a permanent solution to many of our problems.   Horn flies are no exception.   It doesn’t take a genius...

3 Areas of Cattle Comfort

 3 Areas of Cattle Comfort By Bruce Derksen In todays interconnected society, it is important for producers to take note of cattle comfort.  Some might ask- What does it even mean and why should we worry about it?Isn’t it enough that we feed, water and enclose them?  Cattle comfort means...

Monitor For Water and Dehydration This Summer

 Monitor For Water and Dehydration This Summer  By Jaclyn Krymowski We know very well the importance of clean, fresh water in agriculture. As ranchers, we are extremely careful to protect and respect our watersheds, freshwater sources, and aquifers. Preserving the water cycle is of paramount importance...

Using New Technology for Higher Value Calf Crops

 Using New Technology for Higher Value Calf Crops Written by Craig Bieber • Bieber Red Angus Ranch - Leola, SD This time of year, I often get questions about different sires as cattlemen work to decide which genetics will ensure a higher value in their future calf crop. Everyone’s goals are...