Farmers and ranchers are the original environmental stewards. Ever since the earliest days of open range grazing, U.S. Agriculture has been working one on one with our natural resources. There have been a few rough patches through expansion, but we have learned enormous amounts of information about working with an in our environments and that … Continue reading 10 Ways Biotechnology Improves Our Lives Beyond GMO Crops
The Past and Future of Cattle Reproduction
Flipping through my weekly email updates, I found this interesting story from Drover's CattleNetwork that highlights notes from the Dr George Seidel, Colorado State University professor. Dr Seidel discusses Past advances in cattle reproduction technology, and what we have to look for in the future. I think the last line of the story sums it … Continue reading The Past and Future of Cattle Reproduction
Tennessee Bull Testing Program
This is a busy day at MTREC. We're receiving the second half of bulls for the Tennessee Bull Testing Program. The Senior Bulls arrived in late August, the Junior Bulls arrive today. It's sure to be a busy day weighing bulls, recording hip heights, and making sure bulls arrive in the correct pens. Then after … Continue reading Tennessee Bull Testing Program
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