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Is beef production in your future? Join the School for Beginning Beef Production
Maybe you are new to beef production or perhaps you are a dairy producer thinking about adding or transitioning to beef production. If so, join the School for Beginning Beef Production.
Beef Roundup Webinar Series begins in December
Beef producers are invited to attend a series of free educational webinars this winter.
Driftless Region Beef Conference set for Jan. 22-23 in Dubuque
The 14th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference will be held Jan. 22-23, 2026, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Fall 2025 Cattle Feeder Enterprise Projections now available
UW-Madison Division of Extension has assembled a set of projections using initial purchase prices for feeders calves derived from late September 2025 Wisconsin feeder calf sale reports.
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Latest Livestock Articles
Invest in Superior Bulls Today for Better Profitability Tomorrow
While cattle prices are high, it might be a good time to improve different aspects of your farm. Fencing, handling facilities, hay storage, and even the cattle themselves can benefit from wise investment.
Synchronization Protocols and Compliance for Beef Cattle Reproduction
When selecting synchronization protocols, farmers should consider their performance goals, labor, and handling facilities.
The Third Trimester- Getting ready for successful calving
Management of the cow herd during the third trimester has implications for both the cow and the calf. This article looks at some of the challenges, potential negative outcomes, and importance of good management during this time.
Ayudar las vacas y a los terneros a recuperarse después de una Distocia
Esta hoja informativa le ayudará a asistir al ternero y a la vaca en su recuperaciĂłn tras un parto difĂcil (distocia). Proporcionar cuidados despuĂ©s del parto tras una distocia marca una gran diferencia para la madre y su ternero.
