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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

» Cattle Market Summary: Wow! What a Week

What is the Deal with Livestock Shows?

So you’re going to the State Fair (or maybe you visited one of your county fairs). You’ve had your milkshake, the corn dogs were great, and then you wandered into an arena full of serious-looking kids (and possibly even more serious parents) parading cows around in a circle. What in the world is going on..

Beef Marbling: Why is Marbling Important in Meat?

What makes a good steak? Is it a steak's tenderness? Juiciness? Flavor? If you answered yes, you’re a fan of Beef Marbling and it's very important in beef.

Dairy and Beef Cattle: Breeds Apart

Dairy cattle are bred and raised for their ability to produce milk and beef cattle are mainly raised for meat.

Stressed Sunflower Crop Could Help Feed Beef Cattle

Drought-stressed sunflowers could play an important role, even if the seeds aren't harvestable, in the form of silage for beef cattle forage.

If we're going to eat cattle, let them eat grass

May 20, 2015 | 5:00 AMCattle held in a feedlot near Memphis, Neb. on March 31. California has similar feedlots. (Nati Harnik / Associated Press)Stories about impending environmental apocalypse circulate almost daily, especially in drought-ravaged California. Many of these stories tend to blame agriculture — and specifically, beef — for gobbling up our resources. Though numbers vary widely and are hotly contested, some researchers…

Don’t forget about dry cows

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Most farms experience an increase in problems with fresh cows every summer. Increased number of dry cows is a major contributing factor to the situation. Due to

New online beef resources available

Ranchers and 4-H and FFA students have access to instructional materials and more than 400 videos online.

May tips for beef cattle and forage producers

Here are some May beef and forage tips. Feel free to give us a call or email if you have any questions.

More profit from fewer cows? Here's the secret

Better grazing management helps cut winter feeding costs.

Ask Well: Is Grass-Fed Beef Better for You?

Grass-fed beef tends to be higher in some nutrients, and studies suggest it may contain fewer bacteria that can cause food poisoning — which could be good for your health.

Preparations Can Reduce Heat Stress in Cattle

Are you ready to deal with heat and humidity? Rob Eirich, Nebraska Director of Beef Quality Assurance and UNL Extension Educator, discusses what can be done now to avoid heat stress in cattle this summer.

LiFT Up The Lean Beef!

LiFT up the Lean Beef… LiFT up the value of American Beef Cattle… LiFT up the Power Of Your Pocketbook… LiFT up your voice in support of Lean Finely Textured Beef! Help cattlemen like me to be eff…

New App Keeps Cows Cool and Profitable

A new smartphone app can help farmers reduce a billion dollar problem in heat-related losses in their cattle herds.