Proactive management at calving sets the stage for healthier, more profitable cattle. (K-State Extension news service)

Management strategies for calves

As the year nears the end several packing plants announced plans to close as animal protein supplies remain tight and margins are thin, according to agricultural economists. This photo was taken near Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Minimizing shrink to maximize profit

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension news service
People eating hamburgers next to a grill. (Adobe Stock │ #114798290 - AntonioDiaz)
"Just A Scoopful" - Jerry Nine
Hereford cows grazing (K-State Research and Extension)

Navigating investment opportunities amid high cattle prices

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension news service