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.
Pest Control for Newborn Calves
Controlling flies can give fall-born calves a favorable start
Fall calving season is right around the corner, and with the drought creating hot, dry conditions,...
Questions to Ask When Purchasing A Tractor
Buying a new tractor is sort of like picking a wife: You need to find one you can stay with for the long haul. Understanding this, it's important to make direct comparisons among all the brands of tractors, getting as close to "apples to apples" and "oranges to oranges" as possible. We visited with several major dealers in our area to make some of these direct comparisons to get you started on what could be a daunting task of choosing a new tractor.
A Passion for the Job
When Nathan Ogden was a youngster showing pigs and later playing ball, Steve Bartholomew from Prairie Grove, Ark., was always close by because Nathan...
That Red Farm Diesel
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.
Is Hay Production Worth the Cost?
Is hay production worth it? It can be expensive.
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.
Not Just For Registered Herds
Genomic testing can increase performance in the future for commercial herds
From parentage verification to predicting performance traits, the use of genomics has benefits for...
Acorn Poisoning in Cattle
It is officially fall, which means the acorns are falling in the Ozarks. Acorns are a staple product of one of the most important...
When is the Right Time to Feed Hay?
Producers should evaluate forage length and type
When it comes to the right time to start feeding livestock hay, there are a number of factors...
