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Many are asking that during this drought, but if farmers wait to apply fertilizer until it rains, a major part of the benefit will be lost.
As the weeks continue to pass without any significant rain in the Midwest, it is getting increasingly difficult to find feed for livestock.
With the cookout season in full swing, it’s a good time to take a close look at beef supplies and cattle numbers.
Just as the “swine flu” misnomer for the H1N1 virus hurt the swine industry, “pink slime” is impacting the beef industry.
The work done by dung beetles increases available acreage for cattle production by an estimated 5 to 10 percent.
Learn about problem weeds and plants in native range and pasture and strategies for dealing with them.
Take advantage of high market prices by selecting healthy bulls that will produce calves with more growth potential.
Beef prices are strong, but rising costs and consumer confidence are concerns.
Meat demand stays high despite downward consumption trend.
Beef producers shouldn’t overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan.