Herd Health
Vaccine Programs and Disease Prevention in Beef Cattle Operations
A healthy herd can bring producers one step closer to a profitable beef cattle operation. A...
Winter Feeding Solutions
Cuttings costs with stockpiled and cool-season forages
Winter feeding can be one of the most expensive aspects of livestock production, but by turning to stockpiled...
Harnessing Solar Power on Poultry Farms
Long term benefits make solar an option for farmers
As energy costs rise, more farms, especially those in the Arkansas poultry industry, are turning to...
Advancements to Benefit Producers
Utilizing Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicles in Livestock Production
Today’s technological advancements are constantly evolving. There is always a new gadget to buy, including ones...
Negative Impacts of Long-Calving Seasons
Optimizing production efficiency
It is becoming more difficult to obtain a profitable cow-calf operation. Still, there is something that producers can do to improve their...
Evaluating Herd Parasite Load
Improving performance in your herd
Sometimes the things that are wreaking the most havoc in cattle herds are unseen. Such is the case with parasites...
Benefits of Calving on Clean Pastures
Incorporating practices to protect calves from scours
Getting live, thriving calves on the ground is a central component to the success of cow/calf operations. One...
Risks of Calving in Cold Weather
Prepare now for the upcoming weather
Frigid temperatures lurk right around the corner. Producers managing cattle that calve in the winter months will want to...
Determining Hay Nutrient Value
Testing hay for a more accurate winter-feeding plan
One of the first steps for producers looking to maximize their hay feeding program and enhance livestock...
Understanding Grants, Loans and Cost-Share Programs
Are farm programs the right fit for your operation
An influx of revenue is bound to boost any operation. There are many government programs available...
