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

High quality hay after calving a must

Cattle in a pen at Hy-Plains Feedyard LLC, Montezuma. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Proactive management at calving sets the stage for healthier, more profitable cattle. (K-State Extension news service)

Management strategies for calves

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
Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
Buffalo Feeders employs 37 dedicated employees as the feedlot has a capacity of 32,000 head of cattle. (Courtesy photo.)