Tim Nolte has enjoyed the dry conditions this spring. But they worry him, too. Like most other Upper Midwest cattle producers, Nolte, a Sebeka, Minn., rancher, has benefitted from the region's dry ...

Like some other area ranchers, John Chute, an Aitkin, Minn., cattle producer, delays his spring calving to take advantage of what's normally better weather in April and May. This year, however, the ...

There is growing concern on farms nationwide over the incessant rainfall in recent weeks and its knock-on impact for the rest ...

Since calving season is in full swing in April, livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, said David Fernandez, Ph.D. Fernandez is an Extension livestock specialist ...

Have you ever stopped and thought about the reasons why you manage your cattle herd the way you do? Can you justify your calving season? You could calve in the spring and market calves in the fall. Or ...

MACKAY, Idaho — Frigid spring calving seasons had worn down Bill and Holly Seefried so much they considered quitting their cattle business south of Mackay in central Idaho’s Lost River Valley. Having ...

Philadelphia, February 27, 2025 – Sleep is as important to humans as food and water, but it is often sacrificed to work, especially for farm workers. Dairy farming, in particular, can involve long ...