– Alex Lindsey, Assistant Professor, Hort & Crop Science; Peter Thomison, OSU Extension Corn Specialist; Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA We’ve recently heard comments and questions concerning the varying levels of grain protein levels being found in shelled corn. Some feed companies have reported seeing many samples in the upper 6% and lower 7% protein [...]
– Justin Sexten, Ph.D., Director, CAB Supply Development We can debate the single largest factor in reproductive success for the cowherd depending on gender: Is there a fertile and able bull in the herd? Are the cows cycling? A failure in either of these systems results in a miserable day come preg-check time, and anyone [...]
– Josh Maples, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University We covered a lot of ground in the cattle industry in 2017. It was a year that, on average, exceeded most expectations in terms of cattle prices. The market showed impressive strength in the face of larger supplies. About 1.3 million more calves [...]
– Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service As a year ends, reflecting on the past year is good. The obvious point this year is the lack of forage and how, as producers, one responded to the challenge. The Dickinson Research Extension Center needs more than 1,000 1,300-pound bales to make the stretch to spring [...]
Licking County Extension is offering a meeting on cattle reproductive technologies designed to help all levels of producers, including the person who is interested in using artificial insemination for the first time, to the person that has used embryo transfer for years. Reproductive technology continues to progress and a lot has changed in the last [...]
The 2018 Great Lakes Professional Cattle Feeding and Marketing Short-course is a joint effort of Ohio State University Extension, Michigan State University, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture to enhance the cattle industry in the Eastern Corn Belt. The first session of this two part program will focus on early nutrition management, health, and genomics. [...]
Consumer confidence is high in beef products, incomes are stable and rising, and U.S. beef herd expansion has slowed. Despite challenges that may remain ahead, John Grimes says there’s reason for optimism during his annual Beef Outlook update. Hear those thoughts and more regarding the 2018 beef cattle markets in his presentation below. After viewing [...]
Cattle may not drink enough in cold weather, and if they aren’t drinking enough, they don’t eat enough and subsequently suffer more cold stress. by Heather Smith Thomas When weather gets cold, cattle grow a longer, thicker hair coat. This, and a layer of fat under the hide, provides insulation to reduce heat loss and [...]
By Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist Have you ever tested the quality of your grass hay and been disappointed at the low relative feed value? Well, maybe your worry is unnecessary. Farmers and ranchers often tell me their prairie hay or cane hay or other grass hay looks really good but when a lab [...]
New AgriLife Extension site, publication answer ‘burning’ questions with latest info Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Morgan Russell, 325-653-4576, morgan.russell@ag.tamu.edu SAN ANGELO – As prescribed fire gains popularity as a range management tool, so does the need for up-to-the-minute information. To meet the growing need, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service developed a [...]
