How to decide when to sell cull cows
Cull cow value is determined by supply and demand, carcass quality, and percentage of lean meat yield per carcass.
Choose the right forage mix for your grazing needs
There is a list of about 10 more legumes that are compatible with small grains or ryegrass. It’s usually best to put just one legume species in a mix.
A plant’s fungal roots
If there's a problem with the pasture, we look at weed pressure and soil fertility, but often forget the living world below.
How to rid infected tall fescue
The recommended strategy for eradication of infected tall fescue is called spray-smother-spray. It's most effective when used over a period of about a year.
Control weeds with pasture management
Good pasture management and integrating several control strategies will be more successful than relying on one single method.
How will pasture recover after flooding event
Warm temperatures increase the rate of plant damage, which is partially why summer flooding can cause more damage to plant tissue than spring floods.
Screwworm still a serious threat to livestock
The New World Screwworm is a devastating predator of warm-blooded animals including livestock, companion animals and humans.
Don’t neglect grazing strategies this summer
Take the time to understand how grasses grow and their optimum uses and best management. This sets the course for systems, strategies and opportunities.
Like livestock, score your pasture condition
The Guide to Pasture Condition Scoring can help graziers identify and prioritize management practices that may improve pasture productivity.
Managing pastures for genetic potential
A recent study out of the University of Illinois suggests that the low energy and high protein in lush pastures may have a negative impact on reproduction.
