Ned LeDoux: Carrying on the Family TraditionListen to Ned LeDoux's interview on our next American Cattlemen Podcast!One of the most incredible things about great music is that it has the ability to take the listener to a place they’d rather be. A compelling song can carry someone back in time to a...
Business Partnerships: Should You Gamble with the Default Rules? By Carl B. Rincker. ESQ. Partnerships are ubiquitous in agriculture – you see them in one way or another in farm, ranch and agri-business enterprises, both big and small in a wide array of circumstances. Forming a partnership is...
Ectoparasite Control in Cattle. By Nick Wagner, DVM. Article courtesy of Neogen. Ectoparasite control in cattle production requires the implementation of management practices to maintain animal health, to optimize performance, and to provide a comfortable environment to achieve success. Ectoparasites...
ThioSolv will Guide Anaerobic Digestion into a New Area – Complete Sustainability. Article written by Matthew Ray with ThioSolv, LLC. The recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (2022) has contributed to the notoriety of and growth in renewable sources of energy, including anaerobic digestion....
Six Lessons I Learned When Setting Up Temporary Fences. By Devlon Ford. Like many Noble Research Institute employees, my wife and I have a small agricultural operation of our own. We began our regenerative journey in 2021 by starting to use rotational grazing on 10 acres of our property.After weaning our...
To win the war against flies, it pays to know your enemies. Article courtesy of Y-Tex. Proper fly identification is the key to Treat when fly populations reach cost-effective control. economic thresholds.While horn flies are undoubtedly the Number 1 pest problem in cattle, other species of flies can...
Summer Fly Control in Cow-Calf Herds. By Heather Smith Thomas. The battle against flies is constant during warm weather, but there are several ways to reduce these pests. Different flies have different habits and behaviors, so a combination of tactics is most effective. Stable flies breed in rotting...
Strategic Bull Selection. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Breeding season - and the work that leads to it - is a crucial time for a ranch. The decisions made here directly impact calving and sale season results.As you identify goals and ambitions and create a map to get there, it is imperative to have herd sires...
Get ready to join us on a thrilling ride through the world of the cattle industry. Introducing "The American Cattleman Podcast," a brand-new podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the legendary American cattle business. Join us as we share captivating stories, fascinating insights, and exclusive...
More Than Just Fly Control. Article and photos courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Controlling nuisance insects can be difficult without the right products and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Over the years, the Central Life Sciences product lineup has grown to feature additional products that can...
In the Know About BVD-PI. Article by Maura Keller. Within the cattle and dairy industries, testing for bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is imperative. Just ask Dr. Bill Hessman, who, along with his son Dustin Hessman and the team at Central States Testing, are significantly impacting the way cattle producers,...
Spring Pond Management Tips. Article courtesy of Iowa State University, Lily Pumphrey, ISU Extension and Outreach student worker.Water quality expert shares common pond concerns that can be addressed this spring.As outdoor temperatures warm and ice begins to thaw, ponds can provide an outdoor retreat for many...
Cow Health for Breeding - Have them ready to Breed. By Heather Smith Thomas. In order to breed in a timely manner, especially after calving, cows need to be in good body condition, healthy and cycling again. Disease prevention and adequate nutrition are probably the most important factors in having...
CattleQuants: Pairing AI with Drones to Monitor Livestock. Article and photo provided by CattleQuants. Drones are quickly becoming a common tool in many cattlemen’s toolboxes. Flying a drone to check on cattle can save cattle producers time, as well as wear and tear on vehicles driving over...
The Suprising Impact of using the wrong Corral PanelsImpact of Using the Wrong Corral PanelsAre You Sabotaging Your Cattle Handling Systems? By Kaydence Michalsky. As a rancher, you know cattle handling systems are essential for a safe and efficient cattle working experience. A properly designed corral...
Parasites and the Beef Herd. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Compared to other livestock species, beef cattle tend to muscle through their internal and external parasite loads impressively well. Often, clinical signs only come to the surface during especially severe loads or with immunosuppressed animals.That said, the...
Drone Technology is Changing the Future of Livestock Farming. Growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31% from 2019, the commercial value of drones in agriculture is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025, according to a report released by Meticulous Research.Globally, usage of drones in agriculture...
Battling Flies to Increase Your Herd's Profit.By Jessica Graham.Pest Control is an essential component of effective livestock management. Cattle are particularly susceptible to pests, especially flies, which can cause significant health problems, economic losses, and reduced productivity. As such, farmers and...
Cattle Scales and Weighing Equipment. By Heather Smith Thomas.Weighing livestock is a beneficial performance measurement tool. An accurate weight gives insight into animal growth, health and performance, enabling producers to make more informed management decisions using data that is accurate and easily...
Controlling Horn Flies for Successful Cattle Reproduction and Disease Management. Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences.Horn flies are more threatening to herd profitability than you might realize. They are a nuisance that can impact cattle weight gain and profitability, affect cattle’s productivity,...
RE-COVRTM Making A Return From The PastArticle provided by Kinetic VetIt’s finally back. RE-COVRTM, a reliable and fast-acting injectable antihistamine that was unavailable for the last two decades, and has returned to the market. Featuring tripelennamine hydrochloride, it allows the producer and dairyman to...
The Changing Tides of Hay Processing. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Hay quality is a fundamental component of beef nutrition. Most people consider variety, cutting and maturity when evaluating quality. But there is an equally important consideration - hay processing.In the past several decades there have been...
Weighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing Systems. By Maura Keller. Reliable equipment within the farm and ranching environment is paramount to producers’ success. When machinery and equipment fail, it can wreak havoc on a producer’s ability to be profitable. And when it comes to weighing...
Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef Cattle. By Heather Smith Thomas. Dr. Carla D. Sanford with Dean Farms of Georgia gave a presentation on beef cattle reproductive technology advances at the first RancHER program hosted by Oregon State University in December, discussing recent trends in...
Prevention Is Your Best Measure Against Disease. By Stuart Heller. Article courtesy of Neogen. During the course of our days, we may come across some “universal truths.” Two that stand out to me are, “don’t ask of others what you wouldn’t ask of yourself”, and “treat...
Beef Cow Nutrition Before and After Calving. By John W. Comerford - Professor Emeritus of Animal Science - Pennsylvania State University. Supplying adequate nutrition to the cow is critical during the 60 days prior to calving and immediately after calving.Beef cattle are the scavengers of the livestock...
The Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and Beyond. By Jaclyn Krymowski. A well-conceived system to keep track of animals with visual identification has significant value on the ranch and across the beef production chain. Using reliable ear tags can significantly reduce headaches associated with...
You need to protect your ranching legacy. Here’s how. By Kaydence Michalsky.Since the beginning, ranching has always been about family. From difficulty with accessible farmland, to droughts and floods, ranchers have always found a way to protect one thing – their legacy. Challenging times have been thrown...
A Commitment To Excellence. By Maura Keller. The long-standing family legacy of ranching is the backbone of the Larson Angus Ranch in Sharon Springs, Kansas. Today, Dan Larson, along with his wife, Becky and son, Brady, work with their team to manage this ever-growing ranch with a level of excellence that...
Fencing Options for Beef Cattle. By Heather Smith Thomas. Farms and ranches always need fences. Building and maintaining permanent fences can be a huge job. Permanent fences are often barbed-wire (especially in large pastures) or net wire, and sometimes posts and poles or jack-fences.Fencing can...
This Issue Brings You:Strategic Bull SelectionSummer Fly Control in Cow-Calf HerdsAltosid® IGR Effectively controls horn fly poplulationsSix Lessons I Learned When Setting Up Temporary FencesThioSolv will Guide...
This Issue Brings You:Drone Technology is Changing the Future of Livestock FarmingParasites and the Beef HerdCow Health for Breeding – Have them Ready to BreedSpring Pond Management TipsThe Surprising Impact of...
This Issue Brings You:Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef CattleThe Changing Tides of Hay ProcessingCattle Scales and Weighing EquipmentWeighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing SystemsRE-COVR: Making A...
This Issue Brings You:Fencing Options for Beef CattleThe Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and BeyondA Commitment To ExcellenceBeef Cow Nutrition Before and After CalvingYou Need to Protect your Ranching...
