Josh Maples, Assistant Professor & Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University Cattle markets overall have shown impressive strength despite larger supplies during 2018. Feeder steer market averages have been near level or slightly stronger than 2017 levels […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Timothy McDermott DVM, OSU Extension Educator, Franklin County (originally published in Farm & Dairy) Many diseases can affect animals on pasture. The most difficult ones to stay aware of are the diseases that are uncommon, where the producer or livestock […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Utilize Corn Stalks for Grazing
on November 21, 2018
at 9:12 am
Posted In: Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Cattle Nutrition, Corn, Cow-Calf, Feed Stuffs, Grazing, Land, Ranch Management
Taylor Grussing Corn residue can serve many purposes on cow/calf operations in the Upper Midwest. From grazing to bedding; however, it may be one of the most underutilized resources we can access to produce beef. This year’s harvest is in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cow-calf Share and Cash Lease Agreements
on November 21, 2018
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Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator For the upcoming 2019 year, cow-calf share leases or cash leases should be reviewed. Photo credit Aaron Berger. The fall of the year is often a convenient time for those involved in cow-calf share […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
OSU: Cow-Calf Corner
on November 15, 2018
at 10:17 am
Glenn Selk explains the importance of maintaining cattle body condition scores between breeding seasons Source: Oklahoma State University
Quality in the Cow Herd
on November 8, 2018
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Justin Sexten, Ph.D., Director, CAB Supply Development Market cows often represent 15% to 25% of the herd’s gross income. When you think of a “quality” cow herd, I suspect you see easy-fleshing cows with 500- to 600-pound (lb.) calves, each […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
BIF to Host Genetic Predication Workshop
on November 8, 2018
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Posted In: Beef Improvement Federation, Cattle, Cattle Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, Ranch Management
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) will host a Genetic Prediction Workshop in Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 5-6, 2018, at the Holiday Inn KCI Airport and KCI Expo Center, 11728 NW Ambassador Drive. The conference is designed to give academics, allied […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, have become increasingly common throughout society. Drones are not new to the agricultural world and have been employed primarily in the crop sector for several years. These have primarily been relatively […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fall is the Time to Control Lice…Or is it?
on November 1, 2018
at 7:55 am
W. Mark Hilton, DVM, PAS, DABVP, clinical professor emeritus, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Fall is the time of year we think about lice control in much of the country, but is that the correct timing? More and more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Limit Feeding Cows Corn as an Alternative to Hay
on November 1, 2018
at 7:48 am
Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator While hay is often used to feed cows through the winter, current prices make corn a competitive option to feeding hay. Photo credit Troy Walz. Feed costs make up the largest expense in a cow-calf […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Preg Check Your Cows . . . Please!
on October 26, 2018
at 8:43 am
Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky It’s weaning time and I hope most of you are planning your herd “preg check”. If you have not incorporated this management practice in the past, please do so this […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Grazing Concerns After a Light Frost
on October 24, 2018
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Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Some of northwestern Oklahoma and the panhandle have already experienced a frost or freeze from the last cold front However the rest of the state has yet to experience the first […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cow-Calf Corner – Cull Cow Grading
on October 17, 2018
at 7:00 am
In Cow-Calf Corner, Glenn Selk has body condition advice for cattle producers planning to market cows in the near future. Source: Oklahoma State University
Cow-Calf Corner – Selecting Cattle to Cull
on October 16, 2018
at 9:37 am
In Cow-Calf Corner, Glenn Selk has advice for deciding which cows to cull. Source: Oklahoma State University
Forage Test Your Hay
on October 16, 2018
at 9:25 am
Dr. Gary Bates, Director UT Beef and Forage Center We have had a pretty good forage year, but the excess rain in the spring caused many producers to be a little late on the hay cutting. There were some people […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Despite a Hay Making Season to Forget, Options Remain!
on October 10, 2018
at 11:31 am
Posted In: Cattle, Cattle Feeding, Corn, Cow-Calf, Crop Production, Feed Stuffs, Forage, Land, Ranch Management
Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County (originally published in The Ohio Farmer on-line) I know I’ve shared this story before, but considering the weather most of Ohio experienced, it’s appropriate to tell it again. Dad was a mechanic […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Having the right team is critical to the success of the cattle operation. By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension A major challenge to beef production today is finding the right labor force with training, knowledge and common sense. Factors […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Which Cows to Cull
on October 5, 2018
at 7:00 am
Michelle Arnold, DVM (Ruminant Extension Veterinarian, UKVDL) Bad hooves or claws are an example of structural problems that adversely affect performance. Which cows in your herd are consistently making you money? Every year, the cow-calf producer needs to critically evaluate […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fall Baleage Production
on October 4, 2018
at 8:19 am
Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Forage Specialist Wrapping wet bales for baleage is a viable alternative for harvesting forages in the late summer and fall. Photo by Jessica Williamson, Penn State University Wrapping wet bales for baleage […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Real Cost of Limiting Nutrients
on October 4, 2018
at 8:11 am
Dr. Les Anderson, Beef Extension Specialists, University of Kentucky Fall is rapidly approaching and all cow-calf producers need to access the body condition score (BCS) of their herd. Spring-calving cows are nearing weaning time and the fall is the most […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…