Cow Calf

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)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

Preweaning calf management that leads to postweaning success

Early management, vaccination programs and low-stress weaning can improve calf performance and profitability for cattle producers. Read More

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Beef Month celebrated with Governor’s Proclamation and statewide consumer campaign

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
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Rain bypasses critical areas of need in the Plains



Daniel and Christine Mushrush use Halter technology to help manage their Red Angus herd in the Flint Hills of Kansas. (Courtesy photo.)

Halter uses satellite technology for virtual fencing

Hereford cows on grass. (K-State Research and Extension)

Weighing genetic risk and reward

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

New World screwworm detected 60 miles from Texas border

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.)

Mizzou’s FAPRI notes separate path for grain and beef producers

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Limited moisture fell in parts of the Plains

Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)

What may be causing difficult births

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

Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative awards $32.8 million 

Registration open for the 2026 BIF Symposium and Convention in Boise