Archive for the "Forage" Tag

Bad hay bales aren’t just a sign of a tough year. They’re also a clue that a herd’s nutrition is off. Hay […]

After a season crippled with hay shortages and exorbitant feed costs, cattle producers are digging out the last of their bales for […]

Can frost-seeded legumes make a difference in cattle profitability? A University of Forage extension specialist says yes. Craig Roberts says that legumes […]

Two years of severe-to-exceptional drought conditions have depleted U.S. hay stocks. USDA’s most recent hay stocks report showed 71.9 million tons in […]

Forage that meets nutrient requirements throughout winter months is critical to raising beef cows. Generally, forage that contains crop residues like wheat […]

Testing your silage for mold and mycotoxins is critical for the health of your herd. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln suggests testing your […]

As cattle producers face winter conditions with limited hay and forage resources, the University of Missouri Extension office has seven tips to […]

Could soybean residue serve as a forage supply this winter? Amidst extreme to exceptional drought in most of the U.S. cattle country, […]

Turning cattle out to graze on post-harvest corn stubble can rein in part of winter-feeding costs. However, it’s important to note that […]

Helping mitigate the effects of drought on your operation is possible with some foresight and early action. While drought impacts can suddenly […]