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Cattle grazing green grass get plenty of vitamin A, but wintertime makes it kind of tough.

LIP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather.

The current cattle industry climate points to probable increase in demand for replacement heifers, said Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.

With one of the lowest beef cow inventories in decades and stronger cattle markets projected for the future, there is the potential for increased demand for replacement heifers.

Drought can play havoc on pasture leases.

Selecting a bull today can be an overwhelming task for many cow-calf producers.

Less-than-normal rainfall means slower-growing fescue and some operations will be feeding hay longer this spring – a time when grass grazing is critical for spring-calving cows.

Planning for the upcoming grazing season is important and should include factors such as estimated stocking rates, time of grazing for specific pastures, as well as contingency plans in the event of dry conditions.

Having a plan and preparing ahead of time for the calving season can help to minimize calf loss, increasing the percent calf crop at weaning.

Grain sorghum residue provides similar quality to corn residue and can be more accessible in winters with deep snow cover.