Handlers apply treatments to cattle following the beef quality assurance guidelines by administering products in the calf’s neck. (K-State Research and Extension)

Preparing for work in agriculture

Main campus at New Mexico State University (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)
Working Cowboy. (Adobe Stock │ #310079366 - Terri Cage)
This inquisitive calf is paying close attention to the world around it while mama is enjoying a morning of grazing in this pasture in Union County, Iowa. (Adobe Stock │ #485474554 - DarcyMaulsby)
Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Best time to wean calves

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
Fence is fixed at the OSU South Range research facility at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater on Monday, May 12, 2025. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala/OSU Agriculture)

5 States Beef Conference returns with two-day event