A Lancaster Farming reader reminds beef farmers they are the ones in charge of their herd's genetics and temperament.

Flying O calves do exceptionally well in the feedlot. Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minn., has purchased the Hepper calves in the past, and continues to purchase them for their consistency and performance.

As a cattle feeder and commodity broker for 45 years, Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek in Sioux Center, Iowa, says he’s never seen a time like this, or even a close second, in the cattle market.

Once a niche novelty, miniature cattle are now becoming a mainstay of modern small-scale agriculture. With their compact size, gentle nature, and undeniable appeal, these pint-sized cows are popping u ...