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Cattle futures show an upswing again

Most everyone you talk to who buys a lot of calves in the fall have had a wreck as far as starting calves. Read More

Cattle producers should adjust their feed supplementation programs to ensure a cow grazing native rangeland receives an average of 3.3 pounds of protein per day. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)
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Government shut down was an irritant

Calves can get their best foot forward at branding time. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
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Working together can offer humorous moments

Herd of grazing cows on a vast field. (Adobe Stock-#168421307 │ Maryna Konoplytska)

Never seen a year like this one

Photo courtesy of the American Hereford Association

Kirk memorial service showed Christian values

Tibbets Sioux cattle. (Photo courtesy of Nebraska Extension.)

Cattle futures fell during a tough week on several fronts

A herd of cattle moves to a new pasture as part of the landowners land management initiative at Caquelin's Ranch. (USDA NRCS Montana)

Cattle futures continue to paint bright market

Amy Langvardt minds the cattle at the May Beef Month proclaimation event May 12 near Manhattan, Kansas. Lyons Ranch hosted the event where Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed the proclamation. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Are cattle prices starting to top out?

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Spunk of the elderly admired trait

Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)

Any rain received is a blessing

Feeders are looking for opportunities to add capacity, if it is feasible. This photo was taken during a King of the Ring competition several years ago at Winter Livestock, Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

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