Hay Quality and Quantity
How much hay should producers feed their livestock?
The amount of hay a livestock operation needs to meet the nutritional demands of its animals relies...
Consider Litter
Poultry litter is a viable alternative to conventional fertilizers
Before planting, farmers need to prepare the soil and ensure the soil has the essential nutrients...
What’s in Your Bale Yard?
Securing proper quality and quantity now for the winter months ahead
For many people, summer days are all about fun in the sun. But for...
Double Cropping
Is twice the work worth the effort?
The farming management practice of growing two crops, one right after the other on the same land in...
Give Your Herd an Energy Boost
Providing cattle balanced rations for improved production
To say it’s slim picking in pastures currently may be a bit of an understatement. As winter wanes...
Bull-Buying Basics
Determining the viability of older bulls in a breeding program
When searching for a herd bull many producers may start with the goal of finding a...
Assessing Forage Quality
The value of collecting hay samples and utilizing the results
It’s that time of year when producers are getting their hay cut, baled and stored....
Adding Warm Season Annuals
Incorporated additional forage options for the summer months
During the heat of summer, cool season grasses turn dormant reducing the amount of forage available for...
Calving in Clean Pastures
Why keeping it clean creates healthier calves and cows
A tried-and-true strategy for giving newborn calves a good, healthy start in life, is creating a...
Building Relationships
Relationships between cow/calf producers and livestock markets are important
To effectively identify a livestock market that works best for a producer’s cow/calf operation, producers can...
