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Cattle and sheep are more susceptible to prussic acid poisoning than swine.
Careful management early in a drought minimizes long-term stand damage.
Eight percent of respondents indicate they will no longer own cattle in 2012, though this is only a temporary measure.
Nebraska Cattlemen is encouraging those with equipment and time to make more hay available, including grass in ditches.
Optimal forage production for either grazing or haying is rooted in some basic fundamentals.
While 26% of the beef herd resides in severe drought areas, states in good shape are trying to help those in drought areas.
Pastures and forages across the Eastern Corn Belt suffered yield and nutrient loss due to wet spring weather.
After a wet spring and delayed hay harvest in some areas, it is important for beef producers to store hay properly to reduce nutrient loss
USDA has designated 213 counties in Texas as disaster areas after one of the worst droughts in more than a century.
There is little research on tornadoes impacting beef production, but there are several concerns that should be addressed.
There are three primary factors that explain much of the variability in average rental rates over time.
There are a number of challenges facing forage growers this year but high prices offer opportunity for some.
With expected higher prices for inputs, have a plan to get the most out of your fertilizer dollars for pastures.
With rising feed costs, it’s more important than ever to maximize grazing and improve forage quality to provide optimal nutrition for cattle.
The program follows basic concepts that are backed up by both science and farmer experience and have been put into practice by successful producers here and abroad.
For less than $7 per forage sample tested, cow-calf producers may be able to stave off a variety of potential problems in their cowherd.
A growing number of beef producers want the convenience, versatility and cost savings of precision farming.
Program to have 31.2 million acres in it as of Oct. 1
University of Illinois researchers found that feeding co-products and cornstalk residue in the winter can save cow-calf producers up to $1 per day per cow compared to feeding hay.
Are you planning to plant a summer annual grass, maybe to boost cattle numbers or to build hay supply?
A long-delayed spring grass-growing season with frequent rains didn’t give days for making hay. Regrowth season just ahead holds promise, says a University of Missouri forage specialist.
Don’t get caught by higher hay prices later this winter—be as accurate with your hay needs as you can now while you still have time to adjust your feeding plans.
While some cattlemen have already started weaning spring-calving herds, October and November are prime times for feeder cattle marketing decisions. What is your weaning strategy this year?
Hopefully, the first round of hay harvest only a few weeks away. Two free “Beef Tips” videos from Purdue Extension could help beef producers maximize the quality and quantity of their forage crops.
Ranchers in Kansas and Oklahoma learned more about how grasslands recover after wildfire in a joint educational seminar hosted by Extension personnel from Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University, at Snake Creek Ranch, on the state border. According to Extension sources, plentiful precipitation will be the greatest help in getting grass regrowing.
Already short on hay and forage after a hard winter, ranchers in North and South Dakota are continuing to reduce herds in response to severe drought conditions.
Silvopasture – the practice of combining forestry with forage and livestock production – is rare in North America, but the practice could bring both economic and environmental benefits on marginal lands where traditional row cropping hasn’t worked.
Due to dry conditions, livestock producers should expect to see a reduction in grazeable forage. Drought management plans will be vital if the drought continues into the growing season.
A cold, snowy December has caused many livestock farms to reevaluate their winter supply of forage.