Justin Sexten, Ph.D., Director, CAB Supply Development You hear more about mature cow size and growth potential of calves, now that profit ebbs and flows with the cycle. We’ve written about mature size, but not much about how to use […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A replacement heifer represents the most costly improvement in a herd’s genetics. Some of the more important influencers that are critical to retaining these genetics over time include development, conceiving early in the breeding season, calving ease and maintaining good […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nearly 800 gather for 105th annual event MANHATTAN, Kan. – Nearly 800 cattle producers and beef industry supporters from Kansas and surrounding states were on hand for the 105th annual Cattlemen’s Day at Kansas State University on March 2. K-State […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Karla H. Jenkins, Cow/Calf Specialist Brian L. Vander Ley, Veterinary Epidemiologist Proper nutritional and health management of the nursing calf is important not only because it results in the most pounds of beef to sell at weaning, but also because […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bigger and bigger cows may not be the best option. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service The beef industry has tremendous potential for growth within individual cattle. But just because we can, does that mean we should? […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Weeds in warm-season pastures can be an annual battle, and producers should prepare their spray equipment to win the war, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Sprayer calibration is an important part of pasture management. Producers should check […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Kindra Gordon CattleFax CEO Randy Blach provided a big-picture view of the cattle industry market outlook for those attending the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Of the beef industry’s current […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ted Wiseman, Extension Educator, OSU Extension, Perry County Water is essential for all livestock regardless of the time of year. So far this year we have certainly had our share of chopping ice, thawing water lines and troughs. With recent […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Justin Sexten, Ph.D., Director, CAB Supply Development Let’s say you weaned calves last fall but didn’t sell. Instead, you helped them cross the bridge to independent life in your dry lot pen and maybe on to a grazing program. Chances […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In today’s day and age, we rarely go anywhere without some kind of technology in our pocket or vehicle. Even in the livestock industry, there is an app for many of the tasks we conduct each day that can make […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Matching cattle inventory and calving date with appropriate forage-based systems is critical. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service The recent January thaw has helped cows into their generally relaxed routine in which they’re essentially finding shelter, eating, drinking […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dean Kreager, OSU Extension AgNR Educator, Licking County (this article originally published in Farm & Dairy) New Year’s Day has come and gone, as have some of our New Year’s resolutions: eat less junk food, go to the gym […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Cow-calf producers use a variety of efficiency measures to help manage production systems. Many of these are technical efficiencies that capture physical measures of output and input use and range from very specific measures […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County (originally published in the Ohio Farmer on-line) Age and source verification is already a requirement for beef exports to China As always, there are seemingly lots of changes on the horizon for cattlemen. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This year’s challenge for the beef manager is finding the balance among winter demands, feed inventory and cattle inventory. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Managing feed resources is the biggest challenge when winter weather changes daily, and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Protein cake offers winter supplementation options on the range. by Heather Smith Thomas Many ranchers supplement cows during winter, feeding protein to balance dry pastures. Range pellets or cake are often used for this purpose. Cows have different nutritional needs […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Keeping more heifers during a drought can help preserve a herd’s genetics and increase management flexibility. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service How do you cut cow numbers in half and maintain the same number of cows calving? […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Karla Jenkins, UNL Cow/calf Specialist Most producers are very well aware that distillers grains are a very economical, concentrated source of protein and energy. Distillers grains are also a good source of phosphorus and can often times eliminate the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Author: Rick Koelsch, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska Reviewers: Charles Shapiro, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Mary Berg, North Dakota State University Manure has value. That value may result from improvements in soil quality, increases in yield, and replacement of commercial […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Consumer confidence is high in beef products, incomes are stable and rising, and U.S. beef herd expansion has slowed. Despite challenges that may remain ahead, John Grimes says there’s reason for optimism during his annual Beef Outlook update. Hear those […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…