Take the stress out of handling cattle

Strauss Veal offers another market option

For producers with Limousin-influenced calves, Strauss Veal may offer one more avenue in which to market them.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef offers more marketing options

There’s more than one way to add value to a cattle herd. Creekstone Farms Premium Beef works with livestock producers to discover which value-added program works best with their operation.

Swath grazing annuals may have benefits for producers

Swath grazing has been proven to have big benefits for the soil, but now researchers are finding additional benefits for livestock producers, said Eric Scholljegerdes, animal scientist at the USDA-ARS lab in Mandan, N.D.

Pedersons continue ranching tradition

No one could have guessed that when Ralph Pederson’s parents homesteaded north of Firesteel, S.D., in 1910 that the family ranch would be as productive as it is today.

Wienks celebrate 50 years of Charolais, marriage

Fifty years ago, Arnold Wienk found two good things that have seen him through n Charolais cattle and his wife, Carol.

Trans Ova satellite center multiplies success

Driving across the pastures of the Yackley Ranch dotted with cows and cow/calf pairs contently grazing, it is obvious that this reproduction center focuses on cow comfort just as much as it does on multiplying valuable genetics.

Producers have many reasons to feed closer to home

With prices lower for 500- 600 weight calves coming off the cow, some producers are looking for backgrounding facilities closer to home.

Take the stress out of handling cattle

Moving cattle can often prove to be a stressful time, not only for the cattle, but for the people involved as well.

Cooperation leads to Minnesota’s Split-State Status

About 99 percent of Minnesota’s land mass has regained its bovine tuberculosis (TB) status of Modified Accredited Advanced.

Cement posts stop the need for replacement posts

Fencing is a major part of grazing systems, and at least one producer in central North Dakota likes the idea of using permanent corner posts to hold that fencing.

Veterinarian shortage threatens producers, public health

Large animal veterinarians play a critical role in food production, food safety, animal and human health, and homeland security.

Ag-Related Stories

Lovell-area rancher named to USDA beef board
March 14

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - A Big Horn County rancher has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture . . .More »

Minn. ag commissioner kicks off Agriculture Week
March 14

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson kicks off Minnesota Agriculture Week by vis. . .More »

Minnesota ag commissioner kicks off Agriculture Week
March 14

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson kicks off Minnesota Agriculture Week by vis. . .More »

Potato stocks down in North Dakota
March 14

FARGO (AP) — Potato stocks in North Dakota are down 14 percent from a year ago and 13 percent from. . .More »

Court favors sage grouse
March 14

HELENA, Mont. -- The U.S. Forest Service must re-examine how livestock grazing affects sage grouse h. . .More »

CHS, MHS FFA students qualify for project proficiency district contest
March 14

High school students in an agriculture-oriented program can find success not only planting crops and. . .More »

Ag college tries to bring soldiers home
March 13

More »

Locals weigh in on possible ag cuts
March 13

ELKO — The possible closure of the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechn. . .More »

Feds pledge aid for grouse
March 13

CHEYENNE -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to allocate up to $16 million to encourage farm. . .More »

Feds offer $16M to help shore up habitat for sage grouse
March 12

CHEYENNE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to allocate up to $16 million to encourage far. . .More »