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Body Condition Scores – or BCS – are the numbers used to “suggest the relative fatness or body composition of the cow,” according to animal science expert, and University of Arkansas Extension Specialist, Shane Gadberry, Ph.D. A good BCS for a cow should fall somewhere from five to seven, if she is at her optimum condition.

It’s been a very difficult winter for southwest Missouri cattlemen… the sort of winter that leads to disease problems.

"Humbled,” was a word Missouri State University’s William H. Darr School of Agriculture head, Dr. Anson Elliott, used often when he spoke of the decision by Leo Journagan and his family to gift their Douglas County cattle ranch to Missouri State this year. “This generous gift will include 1,000 head of cattle when the gift is completed, including 243 registered Herefords that were gifted in December 2009, and 3,300 acres – a gift of more than $7 million,” Elliott said.

Dyed diesel is not allowed in use of private on-road vehicles. Farm producers or others who do so risk damaging their engines, voiding their vehicles’ warranty, and, if they’re caught, a big fine.

Bermuda grass hay has become a product of interest for producers looking to increase hay yield in the hot summer months. The Quality Forage program out of northwest Arkansas led by University of Arkansas Extension Agent Robert Seay, has prompted regional producers to take Bermuda hay to a new level. With quality topping relative feed value scores of 100, Seay believes with the right methods, bermuda hay can be a viable option for regional producers looking to get the most out of their pastures and their hay crop.

You don’t have to look very far to find lots of ideas about good grazing practices. Talk with very many people and you’ll find there are even more opinions. There are many factors to consider when you seek to get the best results from your grazing program:  the types of animals you’re grazing, the type of pasture you have available, the weather, the economy, your operational goals and many more.

What, how, when, where.

Forage and beef cattle specialists have long known and touted the benefits of clovers.

Dyed diesel is not allowed in use of private on-road vehicles. Farm producers or others who do so risk damaging their engines, voiding their vehicles’ warranty, and, if they’re caught, a big fine.

Bermuda grass hay has become a product of interest for producers looking to increase hay yields in the hot summer months. The Quality Forage program out of northwest Arkansas led by University of Arkansas Extension Agent Robert Seay, has prompted regional producers to take Bermuda hay to a new level. With relative feed scores exceeding 100, Seay believes with the right methods, bermuda hay can be a viable option for regional producers looking to get the most out of their pastures and their hay crop.