The Pros and Cons of Creep Feeding
There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to creep feed
What’s creep feeding and is it right for your operation?
Creep feeding simply...
Save Money with Nutrient Management
Nutrient management plans (NMPs) are farm management tools that were initially created to help farmers manage the timing, amount and placement of fertilizers in their pastures for the environments sake. In today’s world though, the NMP can do much more than help protect the environment. It can also protect your pocket book.
Safety-Alternative Sources of Power
Carbon Monoxide detectors good idea in the home, the shop - 212 Missouri deaths from CO poisoning in 5 years
The Ozarks New Energy Conference
Ozarks farmers looking to use their land and byproducts more productively: This conference is for you. Join the discussion on the future of energy here in southwest Missouri at the Ozarks New Energy Conference Feb. 22-23 in Springfield, Mo. Nationally recognized biomass researchers and experts, University and extension specialists, government officials and private business leaders will speak on biomass as an alternative energy source
Respecting Your Animals
Males of about any species tend to be more aggressive than females. This comment by Eldon Cole, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist, focused on factors involved in maintaining safe conditions when working around farm animals.
Proper Dead Animal Disposal
Knowing how to deal with a carcass after the death of livestock animals is crucial for the cleanliness, sanitation and environmental health of the region.
Hi-Lo Sorting
Sorting cattle helps eliminate outliers in a pen, but the extra effort may be rewarded by higher quality grades, too.
A study by Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) shows the more sorts the better the grades in most cases.
A study by Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) shows the more sorts the better the grades in most cases.
Benefits of Sheep and Goats
Farmers and stockmen know that there are many different choices of livestock they can raise on their farm or ranch, ranging from big to small to feathered to furry.
Synching Estrous Cycles
Long breeding and calving seasons can mean extra time and labor costs for producers, but by synchronizing cows’ estrous, a producer can spend less time observing natural heats and subsequent breeding as well as reduce the time needed to observe calving 283 days later.
New Life to Old Poultry Houses
All livestock markets alter production practices through the years. One such change in the poultry industry is that large poultry houses that 20, 30 or 40 years ago were in full swing are now abandoned because of new standards that required new buildings to house the birds.
