Angie Stump Denton

1 week ago | drovers.com | Angie Stump Denton

Pastures are turning green, which means it’s time to work cows and calves. Achieving the best results with vaccines requires using the correct syringes and needles, good management practices and functional facilities. It’s also important to involve your veterinarian. A vaccine is used to reduce the risk of disease, but giving an injection does not completely prevent disease nor does it mean immediate protection.

1 week ago | drovers.com | Angie Stump Denton

On Thursday, President Donald Trump and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK markets while bolstering U.S. national security. “The deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture, dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol and virtually all of the products produced by our great farmers,” Trump explains.

1 week ago | drovers.com | Angie Stump Denton

The U.S. livestock industry is diverse and unique — and for years it has been without a common voice or strategy. Industry leaders are working to change that through a common strategy that focuses on these facts: Agriculture is not optional. America’s food chain is only as strong as our family farms and ranches. Our livestock industry is better together and must unify with one voice. “We’re at a pivotal spot in our country right now,” says Eric Smith, a cattle producer from Reform, Ala.

2 weeks ago | drovers.com | Angie Stump Denton

As cattle producers prepare for working cows and calves before grass turnout, it’s important to evaluate facilities and make sure they are in working order before running the first cow in the chute. A well-maintained pen and chute system is key to making processing day stress free — on both the cattle and the people.

2 weeks ago | thedailyscoop.com | Angie Stump Denton

The pressure of farming and ranching today is real. The stress of managing a farm or ranch during challenging or not so challenging times can weigh heavily on an individual’s mental health. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. from Kansas has shared his concern about the mental health of farmers and ranchers.