Guidelines for Grazing Johnsongrass
Johnsongrass can be both beneficial and deadly
As producers in the Ozarks saw last year, Johnsongrass can be a rather prolific forage in times of...
Detecting Pneumonia in Cattle
Experts weigh in on treatment and prevention
The winter months usher in a variety of challenges for cattle producers. Mother Nature’s blustery shenanigans constantly keep...
Improving Feed Efficiency
Producing more pounds with less inputs is key
Webster defines efficiency as a “way to determine an effective operation as measured by a comparison of...
Understanding FCS
FCS Financial, an association of the Farm Credit System, entered its 100th year of financial support to Missouri’s rural communities and agriculture; a year that culminated on July 17, exactly 100 years after President Woodrow W. Wilson signed the law authorizing Farm Credit’s original charter.
Is Grass Enough?
As spring pastures emerge, producers should monitor the body condition of their cattle
With new spring grass on the horizon, there are producers who may...
What’s Your Type?
The impact of soil composition on crop productivity in the Ozarks
The differences in soil types across the Ozarks are quite drastic. Stark variations can...
Heat Stress in Cattle
During these long summer days one of the dilemmas facing area farmers is heat stressed cattle. Robert Seay, Agriculture Extension Agent with the University of Arkansas, offered a few suggestions for farmers whose cattle are exposed to problems caused by heat stress. Seay said, "Heat stress can affect the milk cattle produce and the function of their bodies. If the herd is heat stressed their consumption drops and there is no way to maintain a good body gauge."
Best Utilization of Forage Ground
Someone has wisely stated, “the cheapest land you’ll ever buy is increasing the utilization of your own.” But how does one do this? This article explores strategies cattle producers can employ to increase productivity of existing pastures.
Selling Meat Off Your Farm
Direct marketing livestock is a popular outlet producers are evaluating for their farm operations, but entering this type of venture requires substantial research. Although a producer might gain more profit from direct marketing livestock, they will wear a variety of hats in the process.
