Raising cattle is one of the best jobs in the world. Every day is different and when working with livestock, you have no clue what's waiting for you around the next fence post. Whether I'm traveling across the country or interacting with people online to share my agriculture story, I receive a ton of questions. … Continue reading How many calves can a beef cow have?
Cattle Breeds 101: Angus
By far the most recognized and popular breed in the United States today, the Angus breed traces its origins to Scotland, where improvements on the breed began during the 18th century. The first Angus cattle came to America in 1873 and landed in the middle of Kansas. Angus cattle gained early recognition for improving the … Continue reading Cattle Breeds 101: Angus
Considerations for ranch business planning and management
Jumping into the cattle business today can bring significant rewards with historic market prices expected to stick around. However, that move also involves significant risk considering the amount capital required to make the investment. For many young people, such as myself, with aspirations to get involved in the family business or starting an operation from … Continue reading Considerations for ranch business planning and management
Top 10 reasons for reproductive failure in cows and bulls
Let's face it... Farming is a business. To operate, a business must turn some kind of profit. In the cattle business, reproduction is one of the most important economic traits. More important than growth, production, or carcass performance. If a cow fails to have a calf on the ground every year, something is missing. Understanding … Continue reading Top 10 reasons for reproductive failure in cows and bulls
Brangus | Cattle Breeds 101
My Cattle Breed 101 post this week has been pushed to Monday. No matter the day I'm excited to share more of my favorite cattle breeds and a little bit on how each breed is unique and their background. This week's cattle breed is Brangus and I have to thank Brittni with International Brangus Breeders … Continue reading Brangus | Cattle Breeds 101
Brahman | Cattle Breeds 101
When you walk into to cattle barns at the fair, there's one breed of cattle many people will remember. It's those cows with the big floppy ears and that big ole hump on their back. They come in shades of gray, red, and even spotted. They're kinda like gentle giants. These cattle are Brahmans and … Continue reading Brahman | Cattle Breeds 101
Maine Anjou | Cattle Breeds 101
Maine Anjou (commonly referred to as Maine) has always been one of my favorite breeds. Like many other cattle breeds, many of the cattle are predominantly black to appeal to current marketing strategies. I love the Maine crossed with an Angus for a moderate frame, good milk production, and heavy bone structure and muscle score. I once … Continue reading Maine Anjou | Cattle Breeds 101
Beefmaster | Cattle Breeds 101
It’s Finally Friday! This means another round of cattle breed facts; a series of Cattle 101 posts where I cover different breeds beef cattle. Facts will be shared from American Breed Associations and the Oklahoma State Cattle Breed Database. This week I share the origins of the Beefmaster breed. Many modern cattle producers would be … Continue reading Beefmaster | Cattle Breeds 101
White Park | Cattle Breeds 101
It’s Finally Friday! This means another round of cattle breed facts; a series of Cattle Breeds 101 posts where I cover different breeds beef cattle. Facts will be shared from American Breed Associations and the Oklahoma State Cattle Breed Database. The American White Park is a large white breed with black or red points (ears, … Continue reading White Park | Cattle Breeds 101