Montana Ranching
Breed the Heifers a Little Early, and Keep Them Gaining Right Through It
Replacement heifers set the tone for your whole calving season. Get them to breeding weight, turn the bull in ahead of the…
Cattle
The Two-Year-Old Is the Cow Most Likely to Come Up Open
First-calf heifers have to grow, milk, and rebreed all at once, and they lose that fight quietly. Here's how to keep your…
Ranching
Red Angus–Charolais Cross Heifers: What Montana Ranchers Should Watch in 2026 Replacement Markets
Listings for crossbred replacement heifers—especially Red Angus crossed with Charolais—keep popping up across regional sale sites and private treaty channels. While one…