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Considerations for Managing The Cowherd (pdf)

Here in Kansas, and many other areas of the central and southern Great Plains and western regions of the U.S, producers are generally accustomed to experiencing wildfires, particularly during late-winter and early-spring.

Importance of Colostrum (pdf)

At the beginning of every calving season, we find ourselves discussing the importance of colostrum (first milk) in cow-calf herds.

Managing Lice in Cattle (pdf)

January, 2026

Lice populations are most active from December through March, with numbers naturally declining as we move into the warmer summer months.

Price Risk Management (pdf)

December 3, 2025

It’s not about predicting the market; it’s about protecting your business when it turns the other way.

Vitamin A Matters (pdf)

November 12, 2025

All animals require a dietary source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is typically provided to animals in plant products through its precursor, carotene.