East Idaho rancher Matt Thompson knows there’s a payday coming if he can hold onto his cattle, as ranchers continue culling marginal livestock rather than feeding them extremely expensive rations ...

Gray and Rogers share these five keys for successful winter adaptive grazing: 1. Plan Ahead — But Stay Flexible. Start ...

How do Missouri farmers keep their livestock healthy through the state’s extreme weather shifts? According to a HelloNation ...

Winter on the northern Great Plains is a harsh environment for beef cattle. During the winter, cattle increase their production of body heat in response to severe cold by increasing their heart rate, ...

November is a good time to review winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eric Meusch. “Forage growth has come to an end, so making sure producers have ...

“Muddy, cold and wet conditions can really draw heat out of an animal,” Meyer. says. “Not only does mud make it harder for ...

Livestock producers looking for lower-priced winter feed may want to consider some lower quality forages and crop residues. These materials can be used as a way to reduce the cost of winter feeding, ...

As the region begins to make its way into the treacherous winter months, cattle producers should begin thinking about what the change in weather could mean for their cattle’s nutritional needs and ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Winter weather conditions have certainly hit with a vengeance this year, not only in South Dakota but in a wide swath of the cattle producing areas of the United States. While we ...

Winter moisture often can accumulate in cattle lots, reducing animals' gain and feed efficiency by as much as 50 percent of normal. Just a few inches of moisture per week can saturate soil surfaces in ...

Research identifies high-risk areas for poor air quality in dairy barns and suggests practical solutions for better ...