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What Does the Drought of 2022 Mean for Lactating Pairs in the Spring of 2023?
What Does the Drought of 2022 Mean for Lactating Pairs in the Spring of 2023?

While some parts of the U.S. remain in drought conditions and the soil moisture profile is in a deficit due to months of below normal precipitation, grass growth will likely be impacted this spring.

Beef Production
Managing Early Weaned Beef Calves
Managing Early Weaned Beef Calves

Early weaning can help reduce the pressure on drought-stressed pastures, but ranchers should evaluate feeding, management, and marketing options prior to weaning.

Karla H. Wilke
Beef Production
Managing Cows Through Dry Conditions: What Options Do I Have?
Managing Cows Through Dry Conditions: What Options Do I Have?

Hot, dry conditions have taken a toll on pasture growth this year. What should cattle producers consider to conserve grass in these dry areas?

Karla H. Wilke
Beef Production
Managing Early Weaned Calves
Managing Early Weaned Calves

Feeding, management and marketing needs to be evaluated prior to weaning so the best options and management practices are selected.

Karla H. Wilke
Beef Production
Managing Early Weaned Calves
Managing Early Weaned Calves

Feeding, management and marketing needs to be evaluated prior to weaning so the best options and management practices are selected.

Karla H. Wilke
Beef Production
Winter Supplementation of Beef Calves – When Supplementation Doesn’t Pay
Winter Supplementation of Beef Calves – When Supplementation Doesn’t Pay

Many producers assume providing minimal protein supplementation to target approximately 1.0 pound/day gain during the winter is the most economical system. However, research data would suggest otherwise.

Karla H. Wilke