Whether cattlemen are marketing their calves through a sale barn, selling strictly through video sales or retaining ownership through the feedlot, one commonality shared by every producer is the desire to continue developing high-quality fat ca...

Did you know the current red meat yield equation was rolled out in 1962? While our cattle have certainly changed over the last 60 years, the calculations used to compensate producers haven’t kept up with the times. Enter Dr. Dale Woerner and hi...

The cattle cycle is something everyone in the beef business is familiar with, but one incredibly bright spot in the current cycle is the quality of beef U.S. cattlemen are bringing to the table with less cattle overall.  On this ep...

There isn’t a cattleman alive who would argue against a strong relationship with their local veterinarian. While rural vets often grace our barns and working pens at odd hours, the optimum time to build a relationship and herd success plan prob...

Challenges come in all shapes and sizes for livestock producers, but when it comes to expanding your operation, building a home or embarking on a new business venture, interest rates are probably at the top of the list. On this epis...

If we asked you to identify one major concern for the ag industry, what would your answer be? Whether you’re a cattleman managing an operation on your own or a feedlot manager responsible for ensuring the success of customer cattle, labor will ...

Whether you’re new to the business or have family ties going back generations, marketing insight and opportunities are vital to the continued success of any operation. But how can producers get good cattle in front of the right buyers? Video sa...

Maybe you’re listening from an area that’s been struggling through a drought spell. Or maybe you’re thankful for the rain, but wishing Mother Nature would spread the storms out just a smidge ... Regardless of where our listeners are located and...

Determining whether to keep or market potential replacement females can be one of the most difficult decisions a commercial producer has to make. But even when taking into account the performance of a heifer’s mother, there can still be room fo...

With Memorial Day family gatherings fresh on the mind, the question begs to be asked: What’s the plan for the future of the family farm? Though the upcoming

You may have heard the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Whether through genetics, management or vaccination, preventing Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) concerns in your herd should be at the top of most p...

Developing cattle in a feedlot environment is something that many have down to a science. Here at the Angus Beef Bulletin we try to bring awareness to new products hitting the market that could add value for our producers. On ...

From land prices, to input costs and more, there are several barriers to young producers who are either stepping into a new role within a family operation or attempting to enter the cattle business for the first time. What they may...

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could predict the future? Think about it! Having cattle market data ahead of time could help any producer make more informed decisions when it comes to marketing their livestock. And that insight might not be as futuri...

Proper nutrition to support the development and continued health of breeding females can typically be found at the top of every producer’s list of concerns. But what if adding a supplement to your existing ration could potentially boost fertili...

The importance of conserving and stewarding natural resources is one thing that everyone can agree on. But where do we even begin? Whether it’s planting grass to decrease erosion, cross fencing to better manage grazing or creating wildl...

Delivering a quality product is something Angus producers are familiar with, but what opportunities and challenges are available as we move forward in the current cattle cycle?  Today’s host, Miranda Reiman, sat down with Cert...

Farmers and ranchers gathered together at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City recently to attend Commercial Cattlemen’s Day. As part of the event, Angus Univer...

One challenge facing many producers is finding a large animal vet in their area. With fewer vet students choosing to pursue large animal medicine, bovine-focused veterinarians are becoming a hot commodity.    Today’s host...

It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset of, “Well, that’s how we’ve always done it.” Fortunately, change and innovation run aplenty in the cattle business.In November, the 2023 Angus Convention’s educational program highlighted innovations...

Regardless of where you fall within beef production, your experiences and opinions are incredibly valuable to understanding the pulse of our industry.   Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Clay Zwilling, president of...

Did you know that developing replacement females to be long-lasting contributors to your herd begins well before weaning?  Today’s host Shauna Hermel visited with Lee Jones of Boehringer Ingelheim to discuss successful heifer ...

Regardless of where you fall within the beef industry, one of the many things we can agree on is our mutual goal of providing a quality product to consumers.   Today’s host Miranda Reiman sat down with Glen Dolezal of Car...

With calf prices still high, producers and cattle feeders are looking for ways to further protect their investment in their livestock.   Shauna Hermel had the chance to visit with Shawn Blood, managing veterinarian on the Be...

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This quote from Mark Twain reminds us to look back at our past while focusing on our future. Miranda Reiman sat down with industry consultant Nevil Speer to discuss improvements in ...