Buying bulls to build females requires knowledge of breed differences, the benefits of a well-structured crossbreeding program, and the tools that enable producers to select bulls within a breed for the traits that really matter for successful cows. From a trait perspective, emphasis should be placed on mature cow weight, [ … ]

Fed cattle and feeder calf prices are presently ranging in the vicinity of historical highs. But then, so are cull cow prices. Knowing historically the income resulting from cull cows in a beef herd has made up roughly 20% of the beef cattle farm’s annual income, today with careful [ … ]

The cattle industry is no stranger to changes and fluctuation both historically and economically. In today’s landscape, one of these is no doubt, the show cattle sector.

Stock shows have become major events across the nation. They have moved far beyond a simple display of a farmer’s best stock and casual [ … ]

The requirement to produce superior quality genetics that enhance profitability is why your NALF board and Breed Improvement Committee has pushed forward with the release of new commercially relevant EPDS and updated indexes that are vital to not only building superior seedstock but are also relevant to the commercial cattlemen.

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We are coming up on two of the biggest holidays of the year and consumers are rushing to big box retail stores and local mom-and-pops to purchase all their dinner table essentials. What they end up making their main protein will have a sizeable impact on the market as we [ … ]

Hager Cattle Company is home to both registered and commercial Limousin cattle. Herd owners Leah and Austin Hager are the fourth generation to operate this gem in Karlsruhe, N.D.

Throughout the state’s intense winters, the pair has worked to build a tough, reliable animal to thrive in such an environment.

With four [ … ]

Calving season is in full swing, and it’s an exciting time of year as we welcome new babies to the ranch.

The kids squeal in excitement with every new arrival, and they love helping to make ear tags, collect weights, and be part of every step of the process.

Amidst all of [ … ]

Edwards Land & Cattle Company Named Limousin Promoter of the Year

The Edwards Family members include Dexter & Pam Edwards, Brittainy Edwards Kildow and husband Kurt, children Arden and Gage, Nicholas Edwards & daughter, Allie.

Dexter started a humble beginning as a son of a small family farmer, who raised tobacco, row [ … ]

Congratulations to John and Dan DeRungs, who were named NALF Limousin Commercial Producer of the Year at the 2023 annual meeting and convention in Oklahoma City. Our sympathy is extended to John’s wife of 42 years, Claudia, son, Logan and his wife, Morgan, and grandson, Lincoln, and the rest of [ … ]

Curt Wieczorek was named NALF Limousin Promoter of the Year and the 2023 annual meeting and convention in Oklahoma City.

Curt’s involvement and financial contributions have been tremendous with the launch of the North American Limousin Research Foundation research project being conducted in Montana in conjunction with South Dakota State University.

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