These four measurements can help you determine what your herd needs are for additional nutrition. Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The U.S.
Pasture and hay are in short supply in much of Nebraska due to drought conditions while the price of corn is currently below the cost of production. These circumstances are prompting the consideration ...
Bagged silage preserves nutrients, limits spoilage and supports healthier, more productive cattle through improved forage fermentation and storage.
A team of researchers led by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) studied the effects of feeding hemp silage to dairy cows and published their findings in Nature Food. If the hemp ...
An abundance of new information on an age-old feed has led Extension specialists from Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to offer a one-day conference for cattle producers, ...
Researcher discusses tips for selecting cows that fit the western U.S. range. BOISE, Idaho — Do your discussions on beef cow efficiency center around growth and feed conversion? That’s where many ...
When grass is limited and/or cow body condition needs to improve, early weaning may be a viable option for cow-calf producers. Weaning removes any grazing pressure from the calf and removes milk ...
DelCurto presented “Beef Cow Adaptability: The Western Range Cow as an Example,” during the 2026 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention in Boise, Idaho.
Most beef farmers know what their cattle are worth. Far fewer can put a dollar figure on the value of grass. Here’s a simple ...
ALLISON, Iowa -Allison cattle producers Edward and Randal Johnson and Scott Bruns have been using cover crops to protect soil and extend forage supplies for several years. They shared their ...
On average, Americans eat more than 50 pounds of beef each year (according to USDA estimates). But what do beef cattle eat? In the eastern United States, beef cattle often eat tall fescue, a ...
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