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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.
Presentations will be made on preventive medicine, bull nutrition and selection, cattle handling, sprayer calibration, ryegrass evaluation, cow-calf systems and the Louisiana Master Farmer Program.
Selecting a bull today can be an overwhelming task for many cow-calf producers.
It is never too early to start developing a marketing plan for the current calf crop and the next anticipated calf crop.
Make sure you are taking the steps to keep your animals safe and healthy this winter.
Illinois cattlemen and cattlewomen will have the opportunity to here from industry experts at the 2015 Illinois Cattle Feeders Meeting.
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.
Even though calves may have been on a backgrounding program for several months, it doesn’t mean they are safe from subsequent health issues later on in the feeding period.
A calving book is a book that allows producers to write down the tag number they put in the calf to record the date of birth as close as possible.
Even though it is cold out the cows still need fed, here are some things to consider for winter feeding.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the number of cattle in Nebraska feedlots is up 2 percent over last year this month.
Fed cattle placements were up compared to the same time last year.
When warmer temperatures set in and winter starts to melt away, cattle producers across the country will be keeping one eye on the pasture and one eye on their next biggest investment—their calves.
Hoof cracks can be common in older cattle as they increase in weight.
Even though calves may have been on a backgrounding program for several months, it doesn’t mean they are safe from subsequent health issues later on in the feeding period.
The recommendations Thursday from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee also call for Americans to reduce meat consumption and to take sustainability into account when dining.
Wayne Hepper of Flying O Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., was honored as the North American Limousin Foundation Commercial Producer of the Year.
The next Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch Management University will be March 30-April 3.
Cattle futures showing that prices may have been inflated the past few months.
The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place.
Zilmax, antibiotic use in beef, and water resources are among the topics of the day.
Around calving time, prolapses in cows and heifers can be major health issues. Some cases may even be life threatening.
Wisconsin cattle feeders who are seeking information on marketing cattle at the right time or are interested in improving their cattle housing and feeding facilities should attend this year’s cattle feedlot design and management options meeting.
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) have been around for decades and are the best tools available to use in selecting sires with desirable genetic potential as parents.