Holstein steers that get hormone implants grow faster than those that do not receive the implants, and they get as big as beef cattle breeds, according to Penn State researchers, who say that's good ...

Almost everyone in the cattle business knows these two things: (1) the feeder cattle market has demonstrated tremendous strength in reaching and sustaining record price levels during the past year, ...

At a recent livestock auction at Central Livestock in Zumbrota, Minn., fed Holstein steers sold for about $30 less than fed beef steers. This sudden drop is unpleasant and costly for Holstein ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Strong consumer demand for beef has fueled prices in recent years, Iowa Beef Center director John Lawrence told attendees at the recent Holstein Steer Conference. The conference ...

Struggling dairy farmers in Lancaster County may be sitting on a cash cow right under their noses, according to researchers. Three years into a demonstration project, a Penn State scientist says ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This is one farm animal you wouldn’t want ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This is one farm animal you wouldn’t want ...

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Back to the country – $53. Best utility cows – $39 and $43.75. Best beef breed cows – $40 to $61. Medium cows – $35 to $39. Holstein steers – to $42. Beef breed steers – to $71. Top ...