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Colder, icy, harsh winter weather means producers need to be aware of increased livestock energy requirements to ensure their animals are able to withstand the extreme outdoor conditions.

Temperatures drop, sunshine dims and pastures stop growing. That’s when cow nutrition becomes critical.

With corn now in a more affordable price range it maybe time to start backgrounding calves with the feedstuff.

Heading into the winter months, cattle producers should give careful attention to adequate nutrition of beef cattle.

There are a lot of concerns and mixed messages about hormones in beef. There are a few things to keep in mind the next time you hear that beef contains too many hormones.

The feed cost environment for 2013-2014 is dramatically different compared to last year.

It is well known that cow milk production is critical to calf health and growth, but what about the cost involved to increase that milk production?

Harvest method affects the risk of prussic acid poisoning.

To promote a healthier pasture next spring, producers need to start planning for the end of the season now and help their plants prepare for fall.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on Merck Animal Health's response to Tyson's ban of Zilmax-fed cattle.

There are steps farmers can take to get the hay up quickly and reduce the potential for rain damage.

Water availability during winter months may be as big of a challenge as feed during winter months.

After a drought, cow nutrition is critical to calving success.

With winter just around the corner and calving season set to start in 60 to 90 days, it’s time to evaluate cows’ body condition.

With high feed costs, every improvement in feed efficiency boosts the bottom line.

Producers should look for opportunity ingredients such as buying failed corn for silage or hay.

Algae typically isn’t associated with cattle feed, but some interesting research results may change this.

Cow pies also serve another important purpose, they’re an indicator of bovine health and hay quality.

What is your plan to meet the late gestation nutritional needs of the beef cow herd?

Beef producers shouldn't overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan.

Producer concerned about the impact feeding of corn by-products has on recip cows becoming pregnant with embryos.

Summer annual grasses should be temporary solutions to forage needs

Gain testing is most economical between weaning and 10 to 12 months of age

There are many advantages to be gained by cooperatively feeding and marketing cattle.

Texas beef producers are exploring the use of whole cotton plants as a protein source for cattle due to extreme drought conditions.

Research beef cattle studies focus on residual-feed intake and evaluate feed efficiency

Cattle and sheep are more susceptible to prussic acid poisoning than swine.

Young bulls are especially difficult to manage because they have duty on their mind 24/7.

With corn prices rising, producers look at alternative feeds

An enzyme helps dry distillers grain and researchers find a link between three profit robbing diseases.

At a time when the nation’s cow numbers are still falling, increasing the productive life of a cow is worth more than ever.

Weaning is the time to begin the immunization program and determine a nutritional plan.

It is clear that protein nutrition during late gestation is important to fetal development.

With rising feed costs, it’s more important than ever to maximize grazing and improve forage quality to provide optimal nutrition for cattle.

Good nutrition supplemented with a balanced mineral mix is vital for optimum reproduction and lactation in your cowherd.

Researchers recommend higher levels of dietary sulfur, which means higher levels of distillers grains.

There are more myths about distillers’ grains and gluten feed than I can list. One of the more interesting is that distillers’ grains will cause foot rot and bloat, when in fact distillers’ grains, with their dense mineral content, improve bone and hoof hardness and will reduce the chance of bloat if fed correctly.

How cows measure up at weaning gives clues to future reproduction.

Breed differences allow producers to design genetic packages that best fit the feed resources of the operation.

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.

Byproduct feeds from ethanol plants offer beef herd owners a way to supplement bad hay being baled for winter feed this year.

To avoid any health problems in cattle, swine, poultry and other animals, growers are highly encouraged to test the grain for vomitoxin levels.

Important tips related to feed quality, feed storage, and feed loss management