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Facilities, genetics, nutrition, stockmanship and marketing are some of the impotant factors to consider in the transition process.

Could increasing colostrum volume delivery help calves better navigate cold stress? Brazilian researcher Carla Bittar shares her insights on adjusting colostrum dosage for winter-born calves.

Calm in the spot markets translated to a lack of fireworks in futures.

USDA forecasts agricultural exports at $173.5 billion and imports at a record $204 billion for a projected record trade deficit of $30.5 billion.

August was yet another strong month for cheese exports with 94 million pounds shipped out, explaining part of why spot cheese prices went on a run higher in September.

After a slight pull-back last month, Holstein springer values have come roaring back, jumping more than $1,000 per head on the top end in California.

Monitoring estrus intensity in cattle helps optimize reproduction and can be done efficiently with visual estrus detection aids.

Class III contracts for the rest of 2024 fell, with November settling at $21.00 per hundredweight, down 39 cents, and December closing at $20.44 per hundredweight, 42 cents lower.

With tight margins, evaluating purchases is more crucial now than ever.

Lexi Anderson is a spirited kid who’s always supporting those around her. But Lexi’s big heart is now what’s needing saved, and it’s a constant showing of love and support that’s getting this family through.