Welcome to the 112th edition of Ranching.com – the leading cattle management resource for a community of 96,000+ ranchers and farmers.

 📉 Strong Cattle Demand Meets Tight Supplies - The latest CattleFax outlook suggests the cattle cycle is beginning to turn as strong beef demand meets historically tight cattle supplies. Prices are expected to remain firm through 2026, giving cow-calf producers continued leverage while the industry slowly works toward rebuilding the herd.

🌱 Pasture Recovery Feeding - When pastures need time to recover after events like drought or wildfire, cattle nutrition must shift to careful feed management. Producers can stretch feed supplies by evaluating hay quality and balancing rations so cows maintain body condition until grazing returns.

📒 Records That Work - Good record-keeping only matters if it actually helps guide decisions on the ranch. A simple framework that tracks key herd data can turn everyday records into tools that improve management and herd performance.

🌾 Rotational Grazing Hurdles - Many producers see the benefits of rotational grazing but adoption remains limited due to labor demands, water access and management complexity. Practical adjustments like weekly moves, better water placement and flexible stocking can help producers capture grazing benefits without adding excessive workload.

⚫️ BBs in Beef - Small metal BBs are occasionally found in beef when cattle are accidentally shot with pellet or BB guns, which can leave fragments in the carcass. These foreign materials force processors to trim or discard meat and cost the beef industry millions each year.

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