The decision to sell cows from the herd is often influenced by a variety of factors, including her performance, the quality of her offspring, cattle prices and marketing opportunities. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension)

Stocker cattle also have their share of challenges

The Animal Supply Points will continue to collect fencing materials for ranchers across the Texas Panhandle who are having to rebuild fences. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Building fence is no easy task

Calves grazing on the Giles Ranch. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Weather and strong cattle market story of week

Political arena was tough yet we can still be thankful

Fence after a Winter storm (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Remember those who are less fortunate

The annual King of the Ring auctioneer competition included eight contestants and more than 7,000 head of cattle on July 27 at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Mexican cattle could return to market this winter

Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)

BOIR and grazers have entered the limelight

"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine

Moisture has helped wheat and pastures