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An enzyme helps dry distillers grain and researchers find a link between three profit robbing diseases.
As commodities skyrocket, you have to wonder how much feeder cattle placements are really worth.
Make management and marketing decisions that will take advantage of the opportunities.
Report reflects aggressive lightweight calf placements.
Oklahoma State University’s ag economist Derrell Peel discusses the emotional toll many producers pay when forced to cull herds.
The Silencer hydraulic chute is built on the idea that less noise leads to calmer cattle and less chance of injury.
Report to show On Feed and Placements above year-ago levels.
Drought brought higher placements, but WASDE expects carcass weights to drop.
While not a drought buster, the welcomed rains will help fill dried tanks and recharge dwindling water supplies.
Arizona farmers are helping area ranchers overcome loss of pastureland and the displacement of livestock by donating hay to families in need.
As farmers face the probability of low-quality wheat -- in some cases below quality standards for milling -- they can look for alternative markets for their crop.
It’s too early to predict the effects on crop yields and livestock production, but 2011 is definitely not going to be as good as 2010 in Louisiana.
The Southwest is suffering from a severe lack of moisture, with a realistic and detailed plan in action, your farm can survive even the worst droughts.
Weaning is the time to begin the immunization program and determine a nutritional plan.
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association offers tips to protect your herd and your ranch or farm.
Some other USDA operations would continue, but many wouldn’t
Veterinarian Brian Heuedepohl of Williamsburg, Iowa, and feedlot owner Mike Finnegan of Parnell, Iowa, work together closely on a replacement heifer development program.
A heifer’s genetics can affect herd profitability for eight to 14 years.
Producers facing rising production costs can hardly afford to not use legumes.
The gold standard prevention measure is to control environmental contamination.
Take Stock of Stalks; Scout Like a Master; Fungicide Timing Matters; Refuge Reminder; It’s Not in One Bag Yet
The Japanese earthquake could have a large effect on U.S. grain and beef exports, but likely will have only a minor effect.
While preventing disease in the cattle herd should always be the top priority, it is not always possible to avoid all illness.
Spring turnout is just around the corner and it should be a good one, given all the rain that has fallen in cattle country this winter.