Harvest late-planted corn for cattle feed
In terms of storage, silage piles save money over baleage, University of Missouri Extension specialists say. Late-planted corn may find its way into feedyards. One storage method could save you some...
View ArticleTackling the details that lead to better grazing
Ranchers are finding treasure in some interesting places when managing herds. Editor’s note: This is the third story in a series on grazing management.By Robert WaggenerUndoubtedly, most readers of...
View ArticleNew veterinary scholarships created for large-animal focus
The first of these Ohio Cattlemen's Foundation scholarships will be awarded for the 2020-21 academic year. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation has created a new scholarship fund to benefit large animal...
View Article3 MSU students win dairy cattle judging contest accolades
CentralStar Cooperative hosted the annual event during the Vernon County Fair in Wisconsin. Three college students from Michigan State University recently took home the big awards at the Accelerated...
View ArticleTurn to stock density, a powerful grazing tool
Ranchers are finding that that higher-density, shorter-duration grazing pays off. When it comes to forage management, ranchers are finding that high-density, short-duration grazing combined with ample...
View ArticleSpanning decades in a single show ring
What happens when you start a Senior Citizen Showmanship contest — and let the kids judge it? In our experience, some priceless family memories. Ever get an idea, and it’s so good that it snowballs...
View ArticleCattle prices well below five-year average, herd at eight-year high
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Sept. 25, 2019 Texas cattle producers are seeing fewer dollars in their pockets as prices remain low, while the Texas beef herd has hit an eight-year high of 4.65...
View ArticleHay airdrop effort assists 4,500 head of stranded Texas cattle
AgriLife Extension lends support in Imelda aftermath In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Imelda, which affected several Southeast Texas counties with high winds and flooding, nearly 1,500 square bales...
View ArticleHay drop, crop updates on Southeast Texas floods
Imelda said to be the seventh wettest tropical system in U.S. history. Farmers and ranchers across several Southeast Texas counties are assessing damages caused by multiple days of heavy rainfall from...
View ArticleConsiderations for growth implants when finishing cattle
Beef Column: A well-managed strategy can improve daily gains by up to 20%. It is common to hear questions at beef cattle workshops regarding the use of implants for feeding out and finishing cattle...
View ArticleKnow your facts about beef
Producers need to be the prime defenders of the industry, a Sandhills Cattle Association convention speaker says. Gary Sides is worried that consumers today take their food for granted. "We teach kids...
View ArticleCattle production risk workshops planned in Nebraska
Talks will focus on strategies to reduce risk in marketing and forage production to reach a profitable outcome. By Jim Jansen, Jay Parsons and Elliot DennisNebraska Extension will be hosting risk...
View ArticleU-IL veterinary student wins Morrison Swine Innovator Prize
The annual award is made in memory of the late state swine veterinarian Bob Morrison. University of Illinois veterinary student Zack Talbert has received the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize, an award...
View Article6 tips to train your stock dog
Here are some key commands every dog handler should know. “Lie down. Hey, lie down,” Tim Gifford snapped at his border collie, Kat. “That’ll do. That’ll do.”Gifford, a Nebraska cattleman, trains...
View ArticleRice producers faced tough 2019, yields likely below average
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 1, 2019 Texas rice growers faced a challenging 2019 due to early and late-season rains, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert.Dr. Ted Wilson, Texas...
View ArticleFinalists named for Missouri Leopold Conservation Award
Two hog farms and one cattle farm were nominated for their focus on conservation and land stewardship. Kenny Brinker and his sons look for ways to improve land and water quality. They use no-till...
View ArticleConsider byproduct feeds in rations this winter
Buckeye Beef Brief: Feeds produced from byproducts can often provide an adequate amount of protein and energy. By Erika LyonThe last two years made it challenging for many producers to find...
View ArticleFeeding cattle quality hay can reduce waste
Studies have shown that cattle with feeding time limited to five to seven hours perform as well as cattle that have unlimited feeding time. Cattle producers can limit the amount of time cattle feed on...
View ArticleTips for reducing yucca plants on rangeland
With native grasses going dormant in the winter, it's a good time to reclaim grazing lands. Yucca plants, also called soapweed, have nearly overrun many rangelands in the Great Plains. However, there...
View ArticleWorking to expand lamb consumption
American Lamb Board brings food influencers to Utah ranch The American Lamb Board is stepping up efforts to tell an authentic and compelling story through food influencers.“There’s nothing like seeing...
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