Beef Tips Articles

Be vigilant about farm and ranch safety

Nov. 1, 2016

In general, the agriculture community recognizes that it ranks among the most hazardous industries. Modern equipment has seat belts and rollover protection,...

Feeding Corn to Cows this Winter

Nov. 1, 2016

Although some areas received abundant rain this summer and have ample hay supplies, other regions received only marginal rains, resulting in a marginal hay...

The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD): What producers need to know about antimicrobial use in feed

Sept. 1, 2016

The use of antibiotics in feed for food producing animals has come under scrutiny over the past few years. The growing issues with bacteria developing resistance...

K-State Beef Stocker Field Day scheduled for September 22

Sept. 1, 2016

Pasture burning issues and beef cattle outlook are among presentations planned.

Managing Feed Intake of Weaned Calves

Sept. 1, 2016

Weaning is just around the corner for many spring-calving operations. The process of weaning calves essentially has 3 primary components: 1) maternal separation...

K-State Ranching Summit Planned for October 7; Registration Now Open

Sept. 1, 2016

Registration is now open for the K-State Ranching Summit. This first-time event is designed to equip managers with the skills to address the challenges of ranching...