Dairy Farmers’ Bottom Line
It may not be the dairy farmer's finest hours, but Ted Probert, Dairy Specialist with the University Extension Office out of Wright County, says there are still things they can do to help their bottom line.
Interseeding Legumes
The 46th Annual Field Day at the Southwest Research Center in Mt. Vernon, Mo,. was abuzz with ways to reduce input costs. Tim Schnakenberg tackled this head on with a presentation on interseeding legumes.
Making the Most of Supplements
Although we all know it, for whatever reason, when push comes to shove and cuts have to come somewhere, our mineral supplementation is always the first to go.
Horse Slaughter Bill Affects Us All
Livestock owners pay attention. There is a bill in the U.S. House right now that could change the way we do business.
When Do Nutrition Requirements Differ?
Once a heifer drops her first calf…is she one of the cows?
Making Hay Work Today
Carryover hay is like watermelons after Labor Day and pumpkins after Oct. 31," Robert Seay, Benton County Extension staff chair noted.
Fall Calving Tips
About eight percent of all calves born in beef cow operations die at or soon after birth. Half of these deaths are due to calving difficulty. The following are management practices to help reduce this huge economic loss to the cattle industry:
Region-Origin Weighs In
Along-held industry opinion is that cattle from the South are worth less than their Midwestern counterparts. Not true, said Darrell Busby, Iowa Extension beef specialist.
Herd Health Considerations
An overview of five of the top areas to consider when realizing good herd health.
Making the “Cull” Decision
A problem cow can be trouble in a herd. Whether it's due to a bad disposition, undesirable physical traits or breeding difficulties, she can cost a rancher time and money. But when to get rid of her, and how?
