Where is the Profit?

Where is the Profit?. Article courtesy of Kopriva Angus. Kopriva Angus is located in northeast South Dakota. Our winters are long and harsh. Our summers are hot and dry. Our soil is shallow and fragile. Profits for cattlemen are jaded and illusive.I have noticed many agricultural producers in both grain and...

The Ranch Internship

The Ranch Internship. By Jaclyn Krymowski. In the summer months, many students studying beef production, livestock industries and pre-vet medicine will flock to ranches and companies across the U.S. to gain some knowledge through an internship. Not only does this provide some extra labor, but it also gives...

Buying versus Raising Replacement Heifers

Buying versus Raising Replacement Heifers. By Heather Smith Thomas. Some commercial cattlemen always keep replacement heifers and others never do—just purchasing bred heifers or young cows.  There are many factors to consider when deciding to raise or buy replacements: feed costs, labor costs and...

Beef Breeding Basics

Beef Breeding Basics. Article by Paul Topp - Topp Angus. ConsistencyConsistency is one of the most sought-after traits in the beef industry.  The consumer demands a consistently enjoyable eating experience, the retailers and restaurants need to know that the product they are selling will be consistent...

The direct-to-consumer beef market: Is it for you?

The direct-to-consumer Beef Market: Is it for you? By Jaclyn Krymowski. A globally connected world means that more people are now keenly interested in the story of where their hard-earned dollar goes – right down to the origins of their day-to-day purchases. COVID multiplied this exponentially...

Dairy Beef Market Strong with Crossbred Genetics

Dairy Beef Market Strong with Crossbred Genetics. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Aided by ever-advancing reproductive technologies and tighter margins, dairy producers continue to invest in beef genetics to increase the value of their bull calves. This new trend in the dairy sector has brought about a notable increase...

Customizing Herd Sire Specifications

Customizing Herd Sire Specifications.  By Jaclyn Krymowski. There is some truth to the saying “the sire is half the herd” – he has more genetic influence over the herd than any other individual animal. We live in an era where more bulls and more genetic influence are extremely accessible...

Co-Species Grazing – A Forgotten Pasture Management Tool

Co-Species Grazing – A Forgotten Pasture Management Tool. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Co-species grazing (or co-grazing) different livestock in the same pasture, or rotating them through different paddocks, is nothing new at all. Arguably, we’ve been doing it nearly as long as we’ve tended...