Straight Down the Middle
Finding the right balance in genetics
In a world consumed with the next best thing, cattle producers may find themselves in a genetic dilemma. Producers...
First Frost Fallout
Producers should be aware that a killing frost can be deadly for livestock
Fall has arrived with its cool days and colorful landscapes. While producers enjoy...
Healthy Offspring
Keeping newborns and young calves on the right track
For many farmers, watching calves frolic in the fields with their tails flapping in the air...
Diversifying Operations
Producers should investigate if diversification will strengthen their overall operation
Successfully diversifying a farming operation requires much more than adding another enterprise to the existing...
Fall Pasture Maintenance
Clipping or mowing might not be ideal in the fall
The impact of recent drought conditions throughout much of the region creates the need for...
Filling Nutritional Gaps
TMRs are a option when the hay is short in beef operations, but is it the right option?
Weather and economic conditions over the past...
Preparing for the Next Drought
Forage specialist recommends diversifying forage systems
As the searing summer heat starts to fade and the cool fall air makes its way into the Ozarks, one...
Proper Bull Development and Maintenance
Keeping bulls in good condition
Developing bulls to an ideal condition and keeping them in that good shape throughout breeding season takes a bit of...
Vaccinations Prior to Breeding
Producers should customize herd vaccinations
What a delight it is this time of year for livestock producers to see the offspring of their fall-calving herds...
Considerations for Early Weaning
Early weaning can help stretch resources and keep cows in better condition
Producers in parts of the region stricken with drought conditions are already...
