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 ...

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 ...

Dairy farmers find financial advantage in breeding lower-tier females to beef sires, resulting in calves worth more at market ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Raising beef on dairy-crossed cattle is starting to have a significant impact on the beef market. For the past five to six years, beef on dairy cattle have become more common in ...

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 ...

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 ...

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Back to the country – $47. Best utility cows – $42 to $46.50. Best beef breed cows – $42 to $47.25. Medium cows – $36 to $42. Holstein steers – $56 to $69.50. Beef breed steers – $50 ...

HOLSTEIN, Iowa -- John and Shelly Tiefenthaler are training two Holstein steers to pull a cart in a parade. One's named Tief; the other, Thaler. The couple also sponsors the hot dog eating contest for ...

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 ...