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Cow and calf. (Adobe Stock │ #312571256 - emotionpicture)
Animal Health, Cow Calf, Livestock

What may be causing difficult births

Some calving difficulties stem from calf size, positioning and genetics, and understanding these factors can help producers better prepare. Read More

Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Editors, Feeder, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Experts share how beef cow size, heavier carcasses influence beef at K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day 

Three Angus bulls. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Animal Health, Genetics, Livestock

What’s a good bull worth?

Several generations of Jensens pose outside an outbuilding at Jensen Ranch in Courtland, Kansas. (Courtesy photo.)

Jensen Bros. tries for sweet spot in cattle breeding markets 

  • January 21, 2026
  • By David Murray
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HPJ Talk: Buck Wehrbein previews NCBA Convention and what ranchers should watch in 2025–2026 

  • January 15, 2026
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You’re invited! High Plains Journal invites farmers, ranchers to Crops & Cattle Conference

  • January 5, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
Black Angus cattle graze along rocky area of pasture. (Courtesy photo.)

Making methane genetics work for cattle producers

  • December 27, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial
Black Angus cattle graze along rocky area of pasture. (Courtesy photo.)

NCTA students gain Insights at Range Beef Cow Symposium

  • December 18, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial

Willis Ranch earns Commercial Commitment to Excellence award

  • October 28, 2025
  • By Morgan Boecker
(Journal stock photo.)

Mediocrity should never be a goal for cattle producers

  • September 26, 2025
  • By Tom Brink
Extra days on feed means heavier carcass weights and also plays a part in rising numbers of Choice and Prime carcasses. (Courtesy photo.)

Certified Angus Beef sets sales records

  • June 15, 2025
  • By Lindsay Graber Runft
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