Livestock
Stocker supplementation decisions affect profits
Three main types of nutritional supplementation are often discussed in regard to stocker cattle grazing wheat pasture.
Scientists study plant-microbe interactions in switchgrass
How do you grow healthier, hardier plants for livestock and people? One answer may lie in the relationship between naturally occurring, beneficial microbes and prairie grass commonly seen in the Great Plains.
Researcher studies cover crop effects on winter pasture
Noble Research Institute researchers are studying how cover crops could be part of a year-round grazing system that provides economic and environmental benefits to farmers and ranchers.
Cow-calf operations benefit from timely BCS evaluation
Body condition score (BCS) is a proven tool to determine nutritional status of an animal.
Buying known bull genetics adds value
One of the most important management decisions for a cattle operation is what bull to buy.
Proper management promotes fall, winter grazing
The problem we encounter with fall and winter grazing of perennial forages is forage quality availability vs. forage availability.
McMillan East Farm provides real-world examples
An update of the demonstration projects conducted on the property thus far.
Integrity Beef pays dividends in high cattle markets
Large and small ranches benefit equally from participating in Integrity Beef Alliance.
Planning for drought in rain promotes future success
There are several management practices that can be implemented to ensure pasture recovery and additional reserves.
Weather damage raises tax implications
Landowners making repairs and rebuilding will incur cost. How will these be reported on the 2015 tax return?