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Combinations of frost-damaged forages, resulting in the accumulation of prussic acid, and their ingestion, may prove fatal for livestock. 

In New Mexico, as well as the entire country, raising forage is an important part of the agricultural industry. 

Feeding calves and the 100-yard dash share one thing in common; in both instances it is nearly impossible to start poorly and expect to win. 

Calf Crop Percentage may be the most important production calculation that a cow/calf producer can record. 

Corn residue can be a good option for extending the grazing season, but too much grain can cause digestive upsets and other health issues.

The adage that the cure for high prices is high prices is evident this year in beef markets.

High humidity, moisture, and increased levels of air contaminants due to ineffective ventilation can lead to significant health issues in our animals.

What options are there to build the nation's cow herd or add a beef cow/calf enterprise with limited pasture that will no doubt be expensive?

Uncertainty is rampant in the fed cattle market.

The October USDA Cattle on Feed report said there were 2.3% more cattle on feed on October 1 than a year ago. 

When feed costs are too high, consider selling the higher-maintenance cows.  

Grazing calves on corn residue and providing supplemental distillers grains is a cost effective way to add value to weaned calves.

Safety protocols in place during processing and tips for ground meat safety in the home.

There are a number of programs setup to protect forage growers.  

Preconditioning is a set of management decisions relating to vaccination, weaning, nutrition and housing that maximize health and future growth potential of cattle in the feed yard.  

When corn was $7 a bushel, a lot of farmers converted pasture from grass to row crops. Now, with crop prices much lower and pasture values on the rise, many of those farmers are thinking about putting those acres back into grass.

Checking cows’ body condition scores, evaluating bulls and vaccinating against diseases are good management steps in the fall.

Consumer demand for original brand of beef leads to opportunities for licensed partners.

A significant risk of grazing certain species of drought or frost-damaged forages is hydrocyanic acid poisoning. 

You can use the assessment to set benchmarks and goals for the operation and your employees strive to maintain or reach. 

Livestock producers who want a simple way to improve their pastures may want to consider using a tool similar to what most homeowners use to keep their neighbors happy — a mower, only bigger.

Nutrition and production are among the issues highlighted in the 2015 North Dakota Beef Report.

Producers should strive for a stress-free environment when weaning and stress-free movement of cattle in their care.

Most analysts and producers would say that feeder cattle and finished cattle have been somewhat undervalued the past several weeks which is likely the leading factor of prices making a small resurgence. 

Frost causes important changes in forages so manage them carefully for safe feed.

Next month Colorado State University will host the Range Beef Cow Symposium for the first time since 2007. 

The choice retail beef price declined for the fourth consecutive month to $6.23 per pound in September.   

Depending on what your soil pH is it might be time to add some lime.

Fed cattle prices have declined sharply since early September.   

About 50% of the red meat we eat is in the form of hamburger.  

Preconditioning is a set of management decisions relating to vaccination, weaning, nutrition and housing that maximize health and future growth potential of cattle in the feed yard.

Graduation for 22 people who completed the LSU AgCenter Master Cattleman program was held Thursday (Oct. 8) during the Dean Lee Research Station Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day.

Unexpected and unpredictable events have plagued the beef industry for the last 15 years.  

Cattle futures jumped up almost $9, a sign that the fed cattle market could stop sliding.

The Annual Forage Insurance Plan is available for two different seven month growing seasons.

Getting a better handle on expenses involves keeping track of costs.

Beef  production looks to continue rising, while prices slide.

Kansas cropland values are slipping, but pasture values up nearly 7 percent.

Late summer/early fall dry spell giving winter forage a slow start. 

Determining open cow(s) early allows producers to select the best strategies that targets the highest potential revenue.

Just how low will calf prices go?

Fall armyworms are proving especially viscious for hay crops this year.  

A discussion on the successes, challenges, and areas for continued improvement of cattle handling throughout meat processing plants.

Fall alfalfa often produces the best quality forage of the year. 

Retailers are not heavily promoting beef at this time and will likely put more of their efforts into turkey and ham the next several weeks.

Management tips to help producers maintain and potentially increase production in the cow herd.  

The way to maximize calf weight is knowing and controlling direct and overhead costs incurred up to weaning.

Fed cattle prices were sharply lower this week on good volume.

Small grains can accumulate high levels of nitrates.

The Texas Panhandle Forage Sorghum Silage Trials is the only forage trial nationwide used to update grain sorghum eligibility tables.