One way to make more money with beef cows is to save some money.

Smith Family Farms focuses on meeting environmental goals with a cow herd, cover crops and no-till planting.

Enhancing cattle herds with trusted genetics can strengthen beef operations. Get started by attending the annual Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale at 11 a.m. on Feb. 19 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Western Illinois University’s Livestock Judging Team earned national recognition this season, placing in the top five at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and being named the 2026 National Western Stock Show Senior College Champion Team in Denver.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has opened applications for summer 2026 semester internships in the association’s headquarters in Colorado and office in Washington, D.C.

Midwest Dairy announced it is now seeking students to apply for the Illinois division educational scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic school year.

President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, allowing schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer students whole milk, 2% milk and flavored and unflavored options.

After over 20 years in business, Ropp Jersey Cheese made its final batch of cheese Jan. 26 and will close its retail store Feb. 7.

Five students at Purdue University have been selected to serve as Indiana’s newest dairy ambassadors, representing the industry at community events and outreach efforts throughout the year.