Beef News provides timely information about the beef industry, featured events, farm safety and animal health. Articles that have previously appeared in the Minnesota Farm Guide may also be published here.
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Philip Abrahamson attended the very first University of Minnesota Extension Cow-Calf Days in 1973.
A survey of the state’s beef industry provides a better understanding of the needs of producers and their animals.
Study shows good governance, the ability to identify and develop talent, an orderly succession strategy, and “family gravity” are traits of successful family-owned businesses.
These 10 tips for managing drought-stressed cool-season grass pastures in the Midwest can help ensure pasture longevity and maximize growth when rainfall comes.
The Drug Residue Prevention Program (DRPP) helps prevent drug residues in milk and meat and promotes antibiotic stewardship in livestock.
Extension’s cattle podcast, "The Moos Room," gets real about mental health on the farm for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Maintaining storage facilities, keeping plastic free of holes and removing only the feed you need can help keep your forage drier and reduce losses over the course of the season.
Water is very important to all animals, as it is required for bodily functions like digestion and lactation. It is important that livestock get high quality water.
New regulations for cattle ID tags take effect in January 2020.
Beef cattle raised with hormone implants are an economical and sustainable option for meat eaters concerned about producing more food with fewer resources.