Public Interactions: Accurately Sharing The Cattle Story

Public Interactions: Accurately Sharing The Cattle Story. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Animal agriculture is rife with misconceptions. The internet has given a platform for the voices of many experts and laymen to share their opinions. A double-edged sword, it is also the first place many consumers will go to have...

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...

Plenty of Options for Raising Ophans

 Plenty of Options for Raising Ophans. By Jaclyn KrymowskiOrphan calves crop up during any calving season for several reasons. A first-calf heifer might not take to her newfound maternal instincts very well, an older cow might have twins for the first time and only take a liking to one, or the hormones just...

Crafting The Cull List

Crafting The Cull List. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Cull cows are a fact of the business. They’re certainly no one’s career highlight, but they certainly do drum up a lot of discussion in cattle circles. Your neighbors might be shocked that you have producing 12-year-olds while a buddy from the sale...

Strategic and Scientific Bull Selection

Strategic and Scientific Bull Selection.  By Jaclyn Krymowski. Sire selection, live or in a frozen straw, is one of the most important reproductive decisions you will make regarding your herd. Depending on what sector of the industry you represent, this decision can directly economically impact not only your...

Be Sure to have some Cattle Conventions on your to-do List Next Year

 Be Sure to have some Cattle Conventions on your to-do List Next Year. By Jaclyn Krymowski.The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show ushers in over 9,000 cattle enthusiasts for more than three days of engaging festivities. It marks the beginning of yet another...

Breaking Down the Complexities of Crossbreeding

 Breaking Down the Complexities of Crossbreeding. By Bruce Derksen. Being a productive livestock producer in today’s beef industry is tough.  To consistently be successful, commercial cow calf operators are faced with the challenge of controlling costs of production while optimizing...

Agriculture Industry in Need of Future Employees!

 Agriculture Industry in Need of Future Employees! While agriculture is a multi-billion-dollar industry that directly affects everyone in the world each day, employers still struggle to find qualified candidates that are enthusiastic about the industry and need. Projections indicate that there will be more...