Gold Shaw Farm discusses the unique challenges of raising cattle on a small farm.

CAVALIER, N.D. — Raising gentle, cool-headed Limousin cattle is key for Vaughn Farms. “If you can’t work them by yourself, they can’t stay here,” said David Vaughn, Vaughn Farms herdsman. Vaughn Farms ...

If you are buying a calf to raise for beef (for your freezer, or to resell when it gets larger), it’s usually best to choose a steer. Not only do steers grow faster than heifers, but in general they ...