cow-calf operations

Ag News, Cow Calf, Feeder, General, Genetics, Livestock, Stocker

End goal in mind when raising calves 

Southwest Kansas cattle producer Laton Dowling has expanded the cow herd, improved genetics and took on direct beef sales since he's returned to the family farm. Read More

Blogs, Editors, Kylene, Kylene Scott, Opinion

It takes all kinds of ‘Moms’ 

Ag News, General, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

Strategies to consider when dealing with drought, cow herds 



Heavily pregnant cow with herdmates. (Adobe Stock │ #594195930 - jackienix)

When to move pregnant cows — and when not to

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

Assessing herd performance

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Barn from Vap Construction. (Courtesy photo.)

High quality calving barns can keep your livestock safe