While talking with producers and industry partners across Tennessee, I was reminded that forage management information reaches a wide range of readers — from multi-generation cattle producers to individuals just…
Forage Management: Understanding Forage Types and Categories
Forage Management: Five Years, One Clear Path
Over the past few weeks, I’ve enjoyed seeing Tennessee pastures turning green again as I’ve traveled across the state. Recently, I had the opportunity to do something I truly value…
Livestock Health: New World Screwworm Confirmed in the US
Authors: Lew Strickland, DVM MS DACT, UT Extension Veterinarian; Becky Trout-Fryxell, Professor, Medical and Veterinary Entomology; and Katy Smith, PhD Candidate, Veterinary Entomology Education Specialist On June 3, 2026, the…
Cattle Genomics: Phenotypes are King When it Comes to Genetic Improvement
Originally Published: https://www.agproud.com/articles/63351-when-it-comes-to-genetic-improvement-phenotypes-are-king When we look back at the evolution of genetic improvement in the beef industry most all of our major improvements have come relatively recently. Each of the…
Cattle Economics: The Overwhelming Beef Market
For people in the cattle and beef business, there is no shortage of articles, commentaries, podcasts, or some other media addressing the challenges, opportunities, and intricacies of this extremely dynamic…
Forage Management: Liquid Lime vs. Ag Lime- The Soil Test Tells the Story
A year ago, I wrote in this column about the importance of correcting acidic soils to make sure our forages grow green and fast in Tennessee pastures. However, in the…
Cattle Economics: Spring, Grass, and Stocker Cattle Fever
Spring fever, grass fever, and stocker fever are the trifecta of fevers that can either bring prosperity or put a person down for the count. Spring fever is an ailment…
Cattle Reproduction: Estrous Synchronization as a Simple Tool to Tighten the Calving Season
For most beef producers, the goal of the cow herd is straightforward: one healthy calf from every cow, every year. While that sounds simple enough, anyone who manages cows knows…
Forage Management: Evaluating Long-Stored Silage with Safety and Quality Tips
In this month’s article, I want to share a question I recently received from a Tennessee cattle producer. He had a bunker of silage that was six to seven years…
Cattle Economics: 2026 Cattle Inventory
This is an annual article summarizing some key information of the January 1 Cattle Inventory report that was released at the end of January for 2026. There were certainly some…
