BeefTalk: Grass Calving Apr 13, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Opportunities make the grass-born calf a very real option.
BeefTalk: Herd Vaccination Protocols are Critical Apr 09, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service A good herd vaccination program enhances herd health in all cattle throughout the year.
BeefTalk: Time for a Managerial Report Card Apr 04, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Spring calving is a good time to grade your operation's management efforts.
BeefTalk: When Dry, Focus on Heifers and the Young Cows Mar 27, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Cattle management during drought is about minimizing herd total weight to match the available forage while maintaining calf numbers.
BeefTalk: Evaluate Hay Inventory and Cow Condition Mar 20, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Monitoring cow body condition is critical for staying on top of herd management.
BeefTalk: The Concern is a Dwindling Hay Pile Mar 12, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Producers need to calculate their hay inventory, determine the pounds of cattle and other livestock to be fed, and plan accordingly.
BeefTalk: Expect to Hang Two-thirds of the Cow’s Weight on the Rail Mar 08, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Assuming carcass quality is the same, then acceptable carcass quantity is achievable across a large range in cow weights.
BeefTalk: Do Not Be Afraid to Moderate Cow Size, But Select Good Bulls Mar 05, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Producers need to use the management and genetics that fit their operation and adapt accordingly.
BeefTalk: Finding the Right Cow Size is Not Simple Mar 02, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Bigger and bigger cows may not be the best option.
BeefTalk: Bull Selection for Moderate Growth? Feb 27, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Now may be the time to get a handle on the perpetual size race.
BeefTalk: Developing Sire Genetic Benchmarks Feb 08, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Benchmarks are key to guiding future sire purchases.
BeefTalk: Why Push a Chain Up a Hill? Feb 05, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Matching cattle inventory and calving date with appropriate forage-based systems is critical.
BeefTalk: Healthy Soil Buffers Human Inadequacies Jan 25, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Production practices that reduce soil disturbance, increase plant diversity, add animal diversity and maintain living roots are a positive step.
BeefTalk: Shop Around; Cattle Eat More Than Hay Jan 17, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service This year’s challenge for the beef manager is finding the balance among winter demands, feed inventory and cattle inventory.
BeefTalk: Keeping More Heifers Turned Out Well Jan 10, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service Keeping more heifers during a drought can help preserve a herd’s genetics and increase management flexibility.
