The time commitment and financial investment in developing a replacement heifer is a daunting task―especially when one can come up open after having only one or two calves. After hearing several reports of poor fall breed-back rates and spring calvers losing calves (abortions, stillbirths, etc.), we decided to put pencil to paper to help answer […]

The capital spotlight shined on agriculture today as Washington D.C. marked the 50th National Ag Day. If Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had his way, the celebration would last year-round. During an address at the USDA headquarters, he called the country to think about the critical role agriculture plays in Americans’ daily lives. “Every time an […]

It’s no secret the U.S. beef herd size has shrunk due to the drought in 2022 and beef prices are breaking records across the country. But the U.S.A. is not alone. Brazil also achieved record export volumes and returns due to a growing Chinese demand. Related: Feedlot inventories are falling: How far and how long? […]

Veterinarians are getting their prescription pads ready as farmers will need them for several antibiotics used to treat livestock starting in mid-June. The final phase of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts will bring all medically important antibiotics approved for animals under veterinary oversight. Related: USDA allocates $15.8 million to animal health protection “This will […]

In 2004, a Harvard University student started a social networking website that eventually would change how most people spend their time. Updating, scrolling and “liking” became a way of life, ultimately, altering how the average person sees and interacts with sponsored content and advertisements. Skip forward 17 years, and social media and streaming services have […]