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Alfalfa, Beef, Cow Calf, Hay Range Pasture, Lacey Vilhauer

Consider grazing-friendly alfalfa varieties for pastures 

Researchers at Iowa State University are studying three grazing-friendly alfalfa varieties that can be interseeded with grass for pastures. Read More

An older farmer surveys part of his cowherd. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Beef, beef, Central Region, Cow Calf, Dairy, Iowa, Kansas, Livestock, Midwestern Region, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Southern Region

Peel to look at cowherd during beef on dairy webinar

Set of vacuum packed beef (iStock - Ilia Nesolenyi)
Beef, Cow Calf, David Murray, economy, Feeder, Livestock, Stocker

Lance Zimmerman on ‘demand nuance’ in beef pricing

Ashland, Kansas Veterinarian Dr. Randall Spare discussed some key factors when making replacement heifer decisions at the Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kansas, Aug. 20. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Decisions matter for replacement heifers 

  • September 27, 2024
  • By Kylene Scott

Is your cowherd prepared this winter?

  • January 9, 2024
  • By hpj-editorial

We don’t do it for the money

  • December 14, 2023
  • By Kylene Scott
(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Retaining ownership of calves could pay for beef producers 

  • October 2, 2023
  • By Kylene Scott

Finish the race strong: Quality nutrition a must for cowherd success

  • November 16, 2022
  • By hpj-editorial

KLA/KSU field days coming in August

  • July 12, 2022
  • By hpj-editorial

Rezac family wins national honor

  • June 3, 2022
  • By hpj-editorial

Gunbarrel Ranch draws more than 125 attendees

  • August 27, 2021
  • By hpj-editorial
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