Grazing cornstalks is arguably the best cost-saving strategy Midwestern cattlemen can deploy. The cost of grazing cornstalks is low; first because...

It is that time of year again when producers are preparing to wean  calves. Weaning can be one of the most stressful events for both the calf and the...

Heat stress is a multifaceted issue that poses significant challenges to beef cattle producers, impacting animal welfare, health, and profitability....

Dixon Springs Ag Center to Host Beef Day Illinois Extension and the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences are pleased to announce the...

Drought conditions pose significant challenges for beef cattle producers, particularly in terms of ensuring an adequate water supply for their herds...

Cattle producers have been watching pasture productivity underperform due to dry conditions. Lower forage availability in pastures and hayfields has...

As temperatures start to rise and rain becomes scarce, cattle farmers are facing the challenge of managing their herds in dry weather conditions....

Feed costs represent the greatest percentage of total costs for cow/calf producers. Thus, focusing on opportunities to reduce feed costs will lend to...