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Back to SearchFeedlot Cattle Handling Practices
Purposefully acclimating cattle on arrival and utilizing handling practices that promote health and performance are discussed.
2 years, 8 months ago
Talk to your Tax Preparer to Position for Year End
A conversation with your tax preparer this fall allows for planning of tax strategies and time to implement them.
2 years, 8 months ago
Understanding Cattle Health Concerns on Cornstalks
Management practices to help mitigate potential health risks for cattle grazing cornstalks are discussed
2 years, 8 months ago
Pasture Range and Forage Insurance - A Producers Perspective
Insuring for precipitation can help to mitigate impacts from a lack of moisture and subsequent reduced grass production by providing income to help o…
2 years, 9 months ago
Corn Silage as a Feed Source for Beef Cows this Winter
Corn silage can work well as part of a ration for beef cows when it is a cost competitive option. Keys to effective feeding prior to and after calvi…
2 years, 9 months ago
Do You Have Mold and Mycotoxins in Your Silage?
Drought stressed corn harvested for silage has a greater potential for molds and mycotoxins to be present. Things to look for and management practice…
2 years, 9 months ago
Feed Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet
Research has shown limit feeding can be a cost effective strategy for growing calves after weaning. Key take aways and and benefits of this option ar…
2 years, 9 months ago
Windrow Grazing Annual Forages to Extend the Grazing Season
In this Producer Perspective, Tim Kalkowski, who is part of a family ranch operation in Boyd County shares how they utilize annual forages and windro…
2 years, 9 months ago
Why is Larkspur Dangerous for Cattle and How to Manage It
Larkspur is a native plant found on rangelands in western Nebraska as well as area states. It contains alkaloids that when consumed by cattle can cau…
2 years, 10 months ago
Using Supplement Placement with Cattle Grazing to Reduce Cheatgrass Biomass and Fire Risk
Strategic placement of supplement as well as virtual and temporary fence can be used with cattle to consume greater amounts of cheatgrass forage left…
2 years, 10 months ago