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Nursing calf, credit dashcorsch with courtesy from Pixabay.

Managing—and feeding—heifers to grow cattle herd

  • September 12, 2025
  • By David Murray
Getting bulls back into shape following breeding season is important to their longevity. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Off-season for bulls means more than just lounging around 

  • September 12, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
Cattle from the Gardiner Angus Ranch have benefited from rangeland improvement that has also improved habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken on this 20,000-acre tract south of Ashland, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Keep an objective view of the cattle market

  • September 12, 2025
  • By Jerry Nine
Fermented chicken feed (No Rulz Ranch Hatchery)

Fermented feed for your flock– getting started

  • September 11, 2025
  • By Leif Nevener │ NRR Hatchery 

Most of agriculture applauds the second MAHA report

  • September 11, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

NCBA says Brazil is not playing fair with trade practices 

  • September 11, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Falconers seek Oklahoma land to hunt their birds of prey in November 

  • September 10, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Proactive management at calving sets the stage for healthier, more profitable cattle. (K-State Extension news service)

Management strategies for calves

  • September 10, 2025
  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
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