Nutrition | Drovers

Less Beef, More Beans Equals Smelly Report

Jan 17, 2019 by Greg Henderson

"The emissions from EAT-Lancet's global launch tour will persist in the environment far longer than methane from livestock animals."

Management of Mold and Quality Issues of Late-Harvested Forages

Jan 16, 2019 by Sandy Johnson, Steve Ensley, and John Holman, Kansas State University Extension

The presence or absence of visible mold is not a reliable indicator of the presence or absence of mycotoxins.

Florida and Georgia Stores Remove Cattle Feed After Increase in Deaths

Jan 15, 2019 by Associated Press

Florida officials are investigating an apparent increase in cattle deaths across the state, with investigators focusing on one particular brand of feed.

Taking a Good Forage Sample

Jan 11, 2019 by Ray Hicks, University of Georgia Extension

A better way to determine feeding value is to have a representative forage sample tested by a laboratory that uses
proven and accepted methods of forage analysis.

North Dakota State University Corn Silage Meeting Set

Jan 11, 2019 by Ellen Crawford, NDSU Extension Service

Producers can learn about growing corn for silage and feeding corn silage to cattle.

Trick Your Cows into Calving in Daylight Hours

Jan 09, 2019 by David Burton, University of Missouri Extension

Any producer wanting to have more cows and heifers calve in daylight hours should try to delay putting out hay and cubes until late in the day.

Don’t Skimp on Protein for Pregnant Cows

Jan 09, 2019 by Ellen Crawford, NDSU Extension Service

Not feeding pregnant cows enough protein can have serious consequences.

New App Takes Cover Crop Field Guide to Mobile Platform

Jan 07, 2019 by Sara Brown

Farmers and scouters alike will want to check out a new app from the Midwest Cover Crops Council, with links to additional articles and more photos.

Be a Good Hay Shopper

Jan 02, 2019 by Charlotte Meeks, University of Georgia Extension

Shopping for hay should be carefully researched because making the correct purchase can drastically affect your bottom line.

Wheat Straw Can Help Keep Cows Full

Jan 02, 2019 by Ellen Crawford, NDSU Extension Service

Cows need a lot of feed to fill them up and keep them full.

Should I Burn My Hayfield?

Jan 02, 2019 by Jeremy Kichler, University of Georgia Extension

Every year county agents get questions from producers concerning if they should burn their Bermuda grass hayfields. There are several benefits to burning your hayfield.

Grazing Fall Pairs on Cornstalks

Dec 27, 2018 by Karla Jenkins, University of Nebraska Extension

Supplementation is important for pairs grazing cornstalk residue.

Fescue Toxin Cuts Livestock Gains; New Book Tells Ways to Fix Problem

Dec 27, 2018 by Duane Dailey, University of Missouri Extension

Everything needed to manage toxic fescue comes in a new edition of an old booklet, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension specialist.

Tips to Reduce Winter-Feeding Hay Costs for Beef Herd

Dec 26, 2018 by Bill Halfman, University of Wisconsin-Extension

Winter-feeding of the beef cows represents the greatest expense in most beef cow-calf enterprises.

Winter Grazing on Upland Rangelands

Dec 24, 2018 by Mitch Stephenson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Fall and winter grazing on warm-season grasses is the least detrimental time to graze these species.

Nitrate Nitrogen (NO3-N) or Nitrate (NO3-) - Know the Difference

Dec 21, 2018 by Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension

When you test your hay or corn stalks or cover crop for nitrates, look closely at the report to see what method your lab used to report your nitrate results.