Although there is much to focus on during weaning, a successful weaning is impacted by the nursing phase. In an ideal ...

Typically, calves are weaned around six to eight months of age, or about 180 to 240 days. However, when forage is limited or ...

As forage resources dwindle in times of drought producers may need to consider early weaning options for the cow herd. Early weaning is designed to save body condition on the females by ending ...

Each month, cow-calf producers are faced with management tasks related to seasonal and production goals. Jason Warner, Kansas State University Extension cow-calf specialist, summarizes the top 10 ...

STURGIS, S.D. & SPEARFISH, S.D. — Ranchers across the region are preparing to wean calves and western South Dakota cattle producers are experiencing good weather conditions as they wean their herds ...

Have you ever considered weaning and backgrounding your calves, but just never got around to actually doing it? If so, this ...

This year, cattle producers in South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas will have access to Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency is ...

The new Weaned Calf Risk Protection insurance option will be covered during a webinar presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Jan. 4. This ...

Everyone is tired of hearing about drought. The skies are stark blue, usually considered nice, but most would appreciate some clouds and rain. The point is this: The weather is nice and the cows are ...