April 17, 2024 | Vol. 16 : No. 4-B
Working in agriculture often involves a series of decisions, including which crops should be planted in a rotation, what inputs are most economical, and — in the case of rebuilding the cow herd — should replacement females that were born to first-calf heifers be retained?
This month’s column features a new specialty feed ingredient that combines corn and yeast, a North American combine tour, a redesigned 775-hp combine and a newly redesigned feedlot tag and applicator.
Now is the time to scout grass pastures and hay fields in search of winter annual and biennial weeds. Both types of weeds are potentially susceptible to control right now, and an effective herbicide application will prevent flowering and seed production.
April 3, 2024 | Vol. 16 : No. 4-B
While it seems like a natural event, getting pregnant is not always as easy as it sounds, especially if the female isn’t having estrous cycles. Specific to cattle, the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute offer tips on how to get heifers cycling in a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
Many pastures and hay fields across the state continue to recover from the dry conditions experienced during 2023. One way to help boost forage production and help forages recover from these dry conditions is by addressing fertility needs. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe says that while fertilization for perennial forages is often overlooked, it's just as vital as it is for row crops to maximize productivity.
Without us being good stewards of our natural resources, cattle cannot make the most of available forages in a pasture setting. In a recent episode of Angus at Work, our team sat down with Charles Kneuper, a state resource conservationist with the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Service, to discuss opportunities available to improve conservation practices.
Learn how to overcome barriers in the beef business with the Angus genetics you purchased. See our latest Angus Beef Bulletin online.
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