Running a small cowcalf operation can be rewarding, but it is not without challenges. Larger farms spread their costs over more cows, making it harder for smaller herds to compete. There also tend to ...

Spring calving time has arrived, and workload has sharply intensified for Flint Hills ranchers with cow-calf operations. A cow’s gestation is the period between conception and birth. During this time, ...

Despite record-high cash costs of $780 per head, surging calf prices pushed average profit margins up by $614 in 2025.