Tag: cattle
Westmoreland County steer is champion
Colton Zundel of New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, took home grand champion market steer honors with his 1,315-pound middleweight crossbred steer.
Open beef show held at Pa. Farm Show
Karli Berkheimer, York County, and Rylee Stockdale, Dayton, Armstrong County, showed the supreme heifer and bull, respectively, during the open beef show at this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show.
BEEF 509 educational program returns
The BEEF 509 program raises awareness about the beef that is produced and the reasons why it sometimes misses its mark with consumers' palates and producers' pocketbooks.
Take time to notice your progress
The rat race is real, even on the ranch. Sometimes you have to take a wider view to see the progress you've made.
Ohio forage and grassland conference planned Feb. 3
The Ohio Forages and Grasslands Council annual conference is Feb. 3 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg. Register by Jan. 27.
2017 goals for cattle producers
In view of the challenging market ahead, developing a marketing plan for newborn and expected calves can help improve profits in 2017.
Ohio cattle breeders can gain exposure in OCA program
The Best of the Buckeye Program provides Ohio seedstock breeders a marketing opportunity and creates a source for moderately priced show steers and heifers.
Holstein pedigrees feature new traits
Feed Efficiency, Fertility Index, and Sire Calving Ease are now displayed on all versions of pedigrees for the subject animal, sire and dam.
2 types of livestock insurance policies
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency offers protection to livestock producers in two main policy types: Livestock Gross Margin and Livestock Risk Protection.
Kohler family keeps Guernsey tradition alive
The Guernsey breed is a mainstay at the Kohler family farm in Fairfield County, and the herd has been recognized at the national level.
