Finding a great “cow dog”

Multi-pasture system could cut nitrogen and hay costs

Monitor water quality for cattle health, performance

Finding a great “cow dog”

Dogs have long been a part of ranch life – some simply as companions, but many in the role as trained stock dogs that are working partners. When in their element, doing what they have been bred and trained to do...

Website offers heat stress predictions

For years, cattlemen have relied on temperature and humidity predictions to gauge the potential for heat stress on both their cattle and themselves. However, other factors play into that calculation...

Beef Production in the European Union – A Look into our Future?

Events in Europe over the past 20 years indicate that consumer perceptions and fears of disease could have a substantial impact on U.S. beef production...

Trace Minerals: What to supplement and when

U.S. cow/calf producers have been faced with an extreme increase in operating costs over the past year, especially for feed and supplements...

Multi-pasture system could cut nitrogen and hay costs

To survive the rapidly inflating fertilizer and fuel costs impacting the cow/calf business, livestock producers must change the way they manage pastures...

Be aware of rain effects on hay

The rain during the early summer of 2008 has been wonderful for the recovery of drought-damaged pastures, plant growth and replenishment of moisture in the soil profile, but has hurt hay production...

Monitor water quality for cattle health, performance

Rains in early 2008 have resulted in green pastures and full ponds for many cattle producers. This could ease your worries about water supplies for the summer, but will you have enough good quality water to get through the year?...

Website offers heat stress predictions

For years, cattlemen have relied on temperature and humidity predictions to gauge the potential for heat stress on both their cattle and themselves. However, other factors play into that calculation...