Progressive Cattle Magazine

08/09/2025

Early season conception leads to better profitability. Find out why in this article:

With feeder calf prices at record highs and USDA predictions for prices to remain at or above $3 per hundredweight (cwt) into 2027, it’s an exciting time to be in the cow-calf business.

02/09/2025

How can you build better relationships with your customers? Find direction in this article:

Strong relationships are what set producers apart. It isn’t fancy marketing or the shiniest catalog that keeps customers loyal. It’s showing up, telling the truth and being there when it matters.

19/08/2025

Nestled in the heart of Minnesota farm country, Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc. is proving that high-quality, FDA-approved veterinary medicines can still be made in the USA, and they don’t have to break the bank.

Nestled in the heart of Minnesota farm country, Aurora Pharmaceutical is proving that high-quality, FDA-approved veterinary medicines can still be made in the USA, and they don’t have to break the bank.

01/08/2025

Does Artificial Insemination feel out of reach? It might be more practical than you have previously though. Check out how you can make it work in this article:

Artificial insemination as a regular practice may seem out of reach on your operation, but this floor- and ceiling-raising technology is more affordable and easier to access than ever before.

31/07/2025

Do you understand the power of prebiotics? In this article you'll learn how they can help your cows during the summer heat. Read it now: www.agproud.com/articles/61735

We’ve made it through another breeding season, and the constant hot temperatures are in full swing. The “dog days of summer” not only take a toll on your mood, but also become a consistent stressor to the cow herd.

29/07/2025

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28/07/2025

Is the profitability of your operation on your mind? Find out how you can use this market boom to maximize your success in this article: www.agproud.com/articles/61698

In today’s robust market, cattle producers have flexibility as aspects of the market are thriving, cattle prices are at a record high, and producers are witnessing a positive shift in revenues. When conditions are favorable, the critical question arises: What comes next?

24/07/2025

This article contains 3 actionable items to help you add more pounds per calf and level up your herd health. Check it out: www.agproud.com/articles/61712

After more than 15 years of practicing in a large-animal clinic, a veterinarian pinpoints three herd health issues on which producers can take action to add pounds to their calves and efficiency to their operations.

23/07/2025

For many producers, PRF has been a lifeline during dry years, providing the funds to keep cows fed, bills paid and operations moving forward when nature doesn't cooperate.

For many producers, PRF has been a lifeline during dry years, providing the funds to keep cows fed, bills paid and operations moving forward when nature doesn't cooperate.

22/07/2025

Electronic eartags can can boost your herd management. Find out how here: www.agproud.com/articles/61697

If you have ever tried to recall where you wrote down a cow’s tag number or decipher pen marks on the back of your hand after a long day of processing cattle, you know the frustrations of recordkeeping. Recordkeeping isn’t always the easiest task, but it plays an important role in informing mana...

21/07/2025

Read the Q&A with Natalie Kovarik, the co-owner of Kovarik Cattle Co., a first-generation seedstock operation based in Nebraska. Check it out here:

Natalie Kovarik is the co-owner of Kovarik Cattle Co., a first-generation seedstock operation based in central Nebraska, and the co-host of the Discover Ag podcast.