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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Catching a Buzz

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Bees can boost pasture and forage growth, nurturing sustainable agriculture For farmers, bees prove to be valuable allies, fostering thriving pastures and bountiful forage crops...

Biosecurity Plans

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The importance of implementing biosecurity in cattle operations to prevent and reduce disease  Keeping cattle healthy and free of disease requires a variety of management practices....

Reducing Stress

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Limiting stressors on cattle can make a positive impact on reproduction  Stress takes its toll on cattle in many ways. One of the consequences of...

Utilizing Colostrum

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Management practices to keep in mind when feeding colostrum to calves There are many ‘must-have’ supplies for every cattle operation. But when it comes to one...

Short Takes, Thoughts and Stuff

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Things to keep in mind in the new year  Here’s some early year thoughts relative to farming, ranching, agriculture and life in general. Goal Setting: We...

Mare and Foal Care

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Horse owners should understand the needs at and after foaling When striving to master foaling, horse owners need to understand the basic needs of their...

Commercial EPDs

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Utilizing genetic traits can improve commercial herds Expected Progeny Difference (EPDs) can be beneficial when choosing bulls on commercial cattle operations. Genetic traits are important for...

Livestock Bedding Tips

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Providing animals additional protection from the elements  Whether an operation should consider providing bedding for its livestock depends on a variety of factors. For instance,...

Hay Storage

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Management practices to reduce hay spoilage  Hay serves as a valuable resource for operations during the times of the year forage is scarce. Producers wanting...

2024 Farm Value Outlook

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What is farmland worth?  Here we are at the New Year again. Those of us in agriculture generally begin our new year with hopeful optimism...
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