Nutrition

Proper Forage Sampling Procedures

Dec 11, 2018 by Jeri Geren, K-State Research and Extension

Hay bales can be an effective and reliable feed source for livestock as the weather turns cold and dreary.

Hay Outlook: Milk and Grain Prices Could Impact Hay Demand in 2019

Dec 05, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel

Declining hay acres and fewer dairy cattle might have an impact on what direction hay prices go.

Surviving the Next Four Months in Three Steps for Cattle Producers

Dec 05, 2018 by David Burton, University of Missouri Extension

Test forage, study nutrient needs, and sort cattle to get through the next four months.

Mineral Feeding can Reduce the Risk of Grass Tetany Next Spring

Dec 04, 2018 by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University

At, and after calving time next January, February, and March “grass tetany” could occur in a few situations.

Body Condition Score at Calving is the Key to Young Cow Success

Nov 27, 2018 by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University

Producers are faced with the challenge of maintaining body condition on the replacement heifers through the calving season and into next spring.

Does Residue Grazing Affect Later Crop Yields?

Nov 26, 2018 by John Maday

Grazing on harvested corn fields provides a fall and winter management option for cattle owners and an income opportunity for landowners.

Study: Fumonisin Not Detrimental to Beef Cattle Diets

Nov 23, 2018 by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife

Increasing levels of dietary fumonisin do not adversely affect feedlot cattle performance, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist in Amarillo.

Ammoniated Corn Residue Equal to Medium Quality Grass Hay?

Nov 23, 2018 by Mary Drewnoski, Beef Systems Specialist, University of Nebraska

Ammoniation can transform baled corn residue into forage that meets the energy and protein needs of a dry cow without supplementation.

A Look Back at the U.S. Hay Market Over the Last 100 Years

Nov 21, 2018 by Carl Zulauf, Ohio State University

Harvested tons of all hay trended higher during most of the 20th Century, but lower during the 21st Century.

Crop Residue Exchange Connects Cattle Producer with Available Forage

Nov 21, 2018 by Jay Parsons, Mary Drewnoski, and Daren Redfearn, University of Nebraska Extension

This interactive, online tool helps farmers and cattle producers connect and develop mutually beneficial agreements to use crop residue and forage cover crops for grazing.

Tally Time: Troubleshooting Poor Pregnancy Rates

Nov 20, 2018 by Sandy Johnson, extension beef specialist, Kansas State University

Information on when cows did get pregnant during the breeding season can be very informative.

Alfalfa Versus Hay Crop

Nov 20, 2018 by Wyatt Smith, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

The difference between legume and grass is largely due to their structural makeup.

Limit Feeding Cows Corn as an Alternative to Hay

Nov 20, 2018 by Erin Laborie, University of Nebraska Extension

While hay is often used to feed cows through the winter, current prices make corn a competitive option to feeding hay.

Thinking About Feeding Soybeans This Year?

Nov 20, 2018 by Jason Smith, University of Tennessee

Low prices and adverse harvest conditions often drive us toward alternative options that – if nothing else – are perceived to add value to a crop.

Changing Supplementation Frequency May Impact Cow Weight and BCS

Nov 19, 2018 by Aaron Berger, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Producers delivering fiber based protein supplements to cows grazing low quality forages may be able to reduce the frequency of supplementation.

Prussic Acid in Summer Cover Crops this Fall

Nov 16, 2018 by Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University

Prussic acid is found when susceptible plants are under drought conditions or after a light frost.

University of Illinois Moves Ahead with Feed Technology Center

Nov 16, 2018 by Lauren Quinn, University of Illinois

The new Feed Technology Center at the University of Illinois will replace the 1920s-era feed mill south of campus in Urbana.

Sharp Turn to Cold Brings Threat of Fescue Foot in Beef Cow Herds

Nov 14, 2018 by Duane Dailey, University of Missouri Extension

Odd fall weather and fescue pasture growth set up potential poisonous pastures causing fescue foot in cow herds.

How Much Hay Will a Cow Consume?

Nov 13, 2018 by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University

Estimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing forage intake must be estimated in order to make the calculations.

What is the Forage Outlook For the 2018 Winter in Montana?

Nov 09, 2018 by Emily Meccage, Forage Extension Specialist, Montana State University

Many producers learned an unfortunate lesson last year, and have increased their hay storage amounts this year to avoid similar issues next spring.