Investments for animal feeding: Fence vs. implements
Depending on your unique situation, the benefits of investing in fence may outweigh the benefits of acquiring more machinery for the farm.
Antibiotic and ionophore usage in cattle
Gain a better understanding of how new beef industry requirements have impacted antibiotic and ionophore usage in cattle over the past three years.
Can veggies stand in for poor hay this year?
Learn how to meet the nutritional needs of ruminants, lacking in this year's hay crop, by planting some veggies to graze this fall.
Don’t let a Lone Star tick bite make you allergic to your dinner
Learn more about an allergic syndrome that a producer can develop after getting bitten by a fairly new (to the Midwest) tick invader —the Lone Star tick.
The bum’s rush, courtesy of USDA
According to Alan Guebert, Sonny Perdue doesn't need to hit the road this summer to find more than enough messy problems to keep him busy through harvest.
Tackle weeds in pastures, forages
To manage forage weed control, you have to know what factors contributed to weed establishment in the first place, before spraying.
Maximize forage quality or reduce soil compaction?
If we harvest forages as soon as possible on wet soils what are the consequences? Get the answers in this week's All About Grazing column.
Forage-related disorders in cattle
Learn more about common forage-related disorders — bloat, grass tetany and nitrate poisoning — to prevent livestock from getting ill or dying.
Soil and forage testing can help with weed control
Right now is a great time to get back to the basics — forage testing, soil testing and recommendations on weed control.
Where are weak spots in your electric fence?
Learn more about the main components found in electric fencing systems to get the most out of your investment.
