Heifers are the future of the cow herd. These young females represent genetic progress, years of investment, and the foundation of the herd’s long-term productivity. But as most ranchers know, despite ...

As herds rely on fewer replacement heifers, the stakes for getting each one pregnant at the right time are higher than ever.

This week as I’m working on my cover story for our upcoming cow-calf issue, I’m trying to determine exactly what day my husband is on of calving season limbo. He’s still nice, so we must not be too ...