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This article picks up the resource use discussion with a focus on the physical and financial resources of cattle operations.

Discussions of genetics typically focus on the cow calf producer, however genetics play just as much of a role in the stocker industry as they do cow/calf.

Beef producers have many options available to include in beef cattle diets that can offer many benefits in a small package.

When do cows start experiencing cold stress and then how much more energy do they need?

The bottom line is to know the breed average EPDs for the traits of interest, know the herd historical and current averages for EPD traits of interest, set herd goals and then select the right bulls.

As beef herds become involved in making decisions about bulls for next breeding season, herd health and reproductive disease should be considered in the context of what age and type of bulls are being purchased.

As spring calving season approaches, it is vital that your calves receive adequate immunity at birth.

Is deferred grazing the best option for maximum production?

Event helps strategize for future under drought conditions.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Wilson County and others will present the Pasture Management Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Floresville Event Center.