Holstein steers that get hormone implants grow faster than those that do not receive the implants, and they get as big as beef cattle breeds, according to Penn State researchers, who say that's good ...

Struggling dairy farmers in Lancaster County may be sitting on a cash cow right under their noses, according to researchers. Three years into a demonstration project, a Penn State scientist says ...

At a recent livestock auction at Central Livestock in Zumbrota, Minn., fed Holstein steers sold for about $30 less than fed beef steers. This sudden drop is unpleasant and costly for Holstein ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- If Holstein beef cattle are started at a lighter weight, they can be competitive in the beef market. That's the crux of the message Michigan State University Professor Steven Rust ...

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Back to the country – $47. Best utility cows – $42 to $46.50. Best beef breed cows – $42 to $47.25. Medium cows – $36 to $42. Holstein steers – $56 to $69.50. Beef breed steers – $50 ...

HOLSTEIN, Iowa -- John and Shelly Tiefenthaler are training two Holstein steers to pull a cart in a parade. One's named Tief; the other, Thaler. The couple also sponsors the hot dog eating contest for ...

SLAUGHTER CATTLE: Back to the country – $53. Best utility cows – $39 and $43.75. Best beef breed cows – $40 to $61. Medium cows – $35 to $39. Holstein steers – to $42. Beef breed steers – to $71. Top ...