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Improve bull selection with practical guidance on EPDs, structural soundness, longevity, and emerging herd health risks to strengthen productivity, resilience, and long-term performance.

Explore beef cattle production trends, discuss industry issues, connect with regional producers, and share input that helps shape future Penn State Extension programming.

Reviewing performance expectations quarterly in a beef cattle herd can help producers promptly identify issues and increase profit potential.

Guide to cut protection personal protective equipment for meat processors, those who butcher at home, and hunters.

Establishing and promoting your beef brand can help consumers recognize your product and give you a competitive edge in the market.

Penn State has completed the fourth year of a 4-year feedlot trial investigating the optimal genetics of beef-sired steers born to Holstein dams (beef × Holstein).

Field work slows down in the winter. Learn what can be done during the winter months to be better prepared and less stressed during a busy growing season.

Learn how to identify flies that are bothersome to cattle. Implementing an integrated pest management is key to having successful fly control in the cattle herd.

The herd bull's job is seasonal, but the producer must ensure that the bull is well-maintained during his off-season to meet production goals to the best of his ability.

Develop the skills to teach, coach, and lead successful livestock judging programs through practical instruction, hands-on learning, and live livestock evaluation.

Participate in an informal cattle feeders gathering to discuss local producer needs, explore future programming, and network with peers. Your input helps shape Penn State Extension efforts.

Recent detections in the Southwestern U.S. highlight the importance of producer awareness and maintaining a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

The beef industry recognized the need for a stronger defense against foreign animal diseases. So, they worked together to create the Secure Beef Supply (SBS) Plan.

This article's purpose is to help livestock producers get a basic understanding of certain avenues of online marketing.

Improve your grazing management with practical guidance on pasture evaluation, forage and weed management, rotational grazing, and beef cattle nutrition.

Gas monitoring is always recommended when working around toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide. Fortunately, affordable portable personal gas monitors are available for on-farm use.

Learn about bovine respiratory disease, ration formulation, herd health tools, and technology used in beef production systems during this educational program.

Explore pasture fertility, weed control, and livestock nutrition with grazing experts during this hands-on walk at Penn State's Haller Farm.

Learn practical approaches to cattle handling, facility design, and labor efficiency that can improve safety, animal welfare, and profitability in beef operations.

Flies are a nuisance on cattle facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.

Commissioned by the PA Beef Producers Working Group (PABPWG) to characterize the beef industry in PA and identify specific challenges and opportunities producers face across the Commonwealth.

What do you want to achieve with an estrus synchronization program and what methods will you utilize?

Topics covered include contemporary groups, breeds, Holstein, and purchasing.

What a bargain! The price looks great, but are you really getting a bargain?

Frost seeding may be the way to improved pastures on your farm.