cow-calf producers

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)
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Risk management strategies to consider for your herd

Record-high cattle prices may be creating optimism across the beef industry, but K-State experts say managing risk remains critical. Read More

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Cargill begins lockout at Colorado beef plant

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2026 looks promising for livestock producers



Cows need to be monitored for calving-related issues, according to veterinarians at K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report

Industry panel member Lynn Langvardt answers a a question during Cattle U 2023. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Cattle U 2024 promises to provide practical information to producers

(Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

First of its kind risk management tool offered for cow-calf producers

Cattle in a pasture (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Cattle Chat: Reasons to check for pregnancy 

One of the possibilities current market conditions present is the opportunity for cow-calf producers to capitalize on increasing cow value. (Photo by Troy Walz.)

Will you capitalize on increasing cow value?