Pasture-Forage
Due to limited and varied rainfall, this southern California ranch uses targeted grazing to help restore habitat, increase forage production and mitigate wildfire.
Even if you’re just feeding your own livestock, knowing the cost of stored feed still matters.
Thanks to enhanced genetics for growth, today’s cattle are larger than those from 15-20 years ago. If you’re running the same number of cows on the same number of acres as before, you could be overstocking your pastures. Bigger cows eat more grass.
Defining what methane is and how it is produced is the first step to understanding its impact on the environment.
K-State veterinarians review a case of 20% open heifers and discuss potential causes for the reproductive issue.
Using targeted deworming to promote fecal pat degradation and limit anthelmintic resistance in an intensive rotational grazing system. Results from year one of a study evaluating macrocyclic lactones and the effects of fecal pat degradation and dung beetle populations in a commercial cow-calf operation in Iowa.
Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with recent confirmations in Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
Prevention and early intervention is key to dealing with pinkeye.
Frothy bloat is sporadic, unpredictable and difficult to prevent. It typically occurs when cattle graze legume or legume-based pastures.
Prevention and control of foot rot begins with management of the environment.
Information about Hereford Feedout Program, LMA Auctioneering Scholarship and Toxic Plants and Livestock Health Webinars.
Oklahoma State University multidisciplinary scientists are teaming up to research how cover crops can improve the environmental impacts of cattle foraging.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists share these tips for grazing after a wildfire.
Beef producers will gain education in forage management, cattle health and heifer development amid challenges.
Allowing cattle to graze is a well documented tool to help remove the fuel that can lead to wildfires.
Two generational ranches share the benefits of written grazing management plans for stewardship, profitability and legacy.
To target deworming efforts, producers need to know which parasites they’re dealing with.
Virtual fencing allows grazing to continue after wildfire rips through rancher’s BLM allotment.
Identify the parasites at play, then eradicate them before they cause damage.
Virtual fencing provides options for small pasture sizes and not-so-great physical fences.
Virtual fencing helps Texas cattleman move cattle from the comfort of home before the summer heat sets in.
In person and online educational events cover a variety of cow-calf and feedlot topics from University of Nebraska — Lincoln and Nebraska Extension.
Former Ag Lab Forages looks to supply the Great Plains with accurate beef and dairy nutrition data and insights.
The performance of growing calves on wheat pasture can by increased by providing a small amount of a concentrate supplement carrying an ionophore and minerals that are deficient in wheat pasture.
Proper nutrition during this period ensures cattle health, productivity and reproductive performance.
When it comes to grazing cattle, one size does not fit all operations, but experts agree having a plan is better than not.
If pastures are slightly overstocked or have less forage available due to poor wheat growing conditions, forage allowance of 3 lbs. can provide enough forage for about 2.5 lbs. of gain per day.
We tapped the expertise of five cattle ranchers to find out what decisions have had the most impact on the success of their businesses.
America’s Conservation Ag Movement Conservation Steward Josh Davis taps financial and technical assistance to steward his generational land.