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,...
Do They Eat Browse or Weeds?
“The leaves and parts of woody plants selected by the sheep and goats can be highly nutritious,” said Jodie Pennington, small ruminant specialist at Lincoln University.
When is the Right Time to Wean?
Weaning times can be flexible with proper management
Weaning calves tends to be a delicate matter on the farm. It must be done, but it...
Is Grass Enough?
Can you raise cattle solely on forages?
When raising animals that are designed to exist on a forage diet, producers naturally want to use that...
Getting Back to Basics
Performing basic maintenance on equipment can reduce costly repairs
Agriculturalists invest a lot of resources into managing their farm operations. Farming not only requires a...
Is Fall Calving Right for Your Herd?
As summer begins to draw to a close, the thoughts of many farmers and ranchers turn to the fall calving season.
While not everyone...
What to Know Before You Close Your Loan
Understanding the terms of your loan is critical
After multiple years of low commodity prices, the agricultural lending community is bracing itself for a busy...
Protecting Your Flock From the Flu
Migrating birds increased the chance of avian influenza to poultry producers
Every year as wild birds migrate, cases of avian influenza increase in the poultry...
Testicular Temperature
Considering the attention reproduction gets in the cattle business, many people seem so transfixed by the cows and heifers that they end up overlooking an equally important part of the equation: The bull. Given that sperm provided by the bull contains half of the genetic material required to make the calves, more attention should be given to the ins and outs of the masculine element and how it is maintained.
Fall Pasture Preparedness
Managing fertility and forage now can help keep pastures healthy
As the season begins to turn towards fall, now is the time to prepare your...
