beef cattle

Ribeyes graded as "prime" in the grocery butcher case. Taken May 3, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo.)
Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, General, Livestock

Carcass traits can help guide ranchers, K-State researcher says 

Developing the right carcass traits can make a difference for feed intake for stockers and feeder cattle, according to one researcher who studies feed intake.  Mindy King’s research at Kansas State University aims to further explore... Read More

Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Editors, Feeder, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Experts share how beef cow size, heavier carcasses influence beef at K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day 

Three Angus bulls. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Animal Health, Genetics, Livestock

What’s a good bull worth?



Angus bull in pasture with Angus cows during breeding season. (iStock │ #1864024287 - Jacqueline Nix)

Bull management for breeding success

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

The role of estrus expression in reproductive success

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Research and Extension
Kansas State University Cattlemen's Day

Genetic selection can help producers advance their operation

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

Understanding mineral tags can help guide cattle supplement decisions

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
Cattle being treated by a veterinarian. (iStock │ #1032411090 - davidf)

Spring herd checks can improve reproductive efficiency and calf performance

Wildfire. (Chad Boyd (D4935-1)).

Taking care of people and cattle paramount in wildfire

Beef cattle in pasture at sunset. (iStock │ #207406680 - Steve Lovegrove)

Plan ahead to protect your herd

Cows in the stable eat hay. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #322327093 - Lukas)

High quality hay after calving a must