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Calving Season Update From a 3rd Generation Iowa RanchHer

“It’s been a very interesting year!”

May 16, 2025 06:30 PM

All month we are celebrating cattle producers in honor of National Beef Month, which just so happens to coincide with calving season.

We now want to check in with a third-generation FarmHer and RanchHer from Iowa for an update.

Lillie Beringer-Crock spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about her operation, calving season status, and planting progress.

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