I’m getting ready to head to Kansas City to speak to the North American Limousin Junior Association’s Board of Directors this weekend, and I’m excited to meet with my peers in the beef industry to share ideas and get fired up about the future of agriculture! The best part about this blog is being able to meet and connect with so many of you. I learn so much from hearing your thoughts and taking part in the forums in the comments section, and I’m very grateful for the lasting friendships I’m gaining from my work with BEEF Magazine. In the spirit of building friendships and networking with industry leaders, today’s blog post is a special edition compiled by the email alerts I receive from the readers throughout the week. Of course, I have a few things to share, as well, but today’s blog post is dedicated to all of you. I’m so lucky to have such passionate and articulate colleagues in food production, and I encourage you to keep sending your comments, emails and suggestions for the future.

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With Daylight Savings time turning the clock, it’s time to start thinking about spring. Soon, it will be time to ditch the coveralls and long johns for mud boots and baseball caps. For many, calving season is in full swing, and ranchers are busy worrying about taking care of baby calves. However, it’s also that time of year to start making breeding decisions. One of the most important breeding management keys is to prepare the herd bulls for the summer months. Before turning the bulls out to pasture in a few months, it’s important to follow practical management steps to ensure herd bulls are ready for the breeding season.

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