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Do high nitrogen prices justify feeding soybean hulls?
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the price of nitrogen fertilizer increased more than 120 percent between 2000 and 2007. More alarming are the unexpected periods when the price of nitrogen spikes well above the trend price.
Factors affect sustainable forage production systems
At the Noble Research Institute, we understand the importance of long-term economic sustainability of the family farm or ranch business.
Cattle transitioning to wheat require acclimation period
An observation that has been made when turning cattle out on lush wheat pastures is that a transition occurs in which cattle may only maintain or even lose weight for a period of time.
Buyer goals determine land purchase considerations
When purchasing agricultural land, it is essential to define the overall goal of the acquisition. Some people buy for quality-of-life reasons. Sometimes land is purchased as an investment. Others purchase to generate a profit from agricultural practices.
Using Winter Pasture as a Hay Replacement
As commodity prices increase and the amount of hay available decreases, many are concerned about feeding their cattle until spring. Winter pasture, while expensive and traditionally thought of for use with stocker cattle, may fit in your cow management system.
Adapting Stocker Cattle to Wheat Pasture
Bryan Nichols, livestock consultant with the Noble Research Institute, presents the results of this research project.
2019 Preconditioning and Stocker Outlook
This year’s preconditioning outlook looks to have tighter margins than what we’ve seen in the past couple years. However, by managing costs and keeping an eye on the markets, there is profit to be made for both backgrounding and running stocker cattle.