Join the whole Progressive Cattle crew – David, Paul, Tyrell, Carrie and Abby – as they enjoy the Cassia County Fair in southern Idaho. They speak with Ryan Udy about the experiences of being a junior exhibitor at the county fair and all the fun that comes with it. Abby also interviews Elliott Dennis, from University of Nebraska – Lincoln, as they compare the cattle market in 2024 versus 2014 and discuss how producers can make the decision to cull, maintain or expand this fall.

The August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed larger supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports and smaller ending stocks. Projected beginning stocks for 2024-25 are 10 million bushels lower based on a slightly higher use forecast for 2023-24.

Although there are many skills and tasks required to successfully get beef cattle to market, special attention must be paid to the days just prior to slaughter.

Cattle ID preferences vary from producer to producer, but the ever-present question of “which one do you use?” is an evergreen conversation starter among the cattle crowd.

The Coombe Family of Thunder View Farms is passionate about preserving the land while creating a sustainable and profitable beef business.

The cooler temperatures bring a flurry of activities on the cattle farm and ranch. From breeding time to cows ready to calve to weaning calves, there’s plenty of cattle production activities to keep everyone on the go.