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Paul, Cassidy and David spend some time talking on market dynamics with Tanner Beymer, NCBA’s director of government affairs and market regulatory policy. Just how far has NCBA membership moved toward price discovery reform in recent years?
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) led a letter with the support of 37 affiliate state cattle organizations, urging the leadership of the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees to address critical areas of concern in the cattle and beef industry.
Invasive annual grasses have become problematic across the Western region because they readily outcompete more desirable perennial grasses, especially in areas that have been recently burned or where the soil and vegetation have been disturbed.
Many beef cattle producers graze winter annuals, but are they utilized in the most optimal way? Instead of unrestricted access to forage, limit grazing is a strategy which can be used to help provide short-term access to a high-quality forage crop and extend the use of other conserved forage resources being used on the farm.
Having enough feed for your herd is a top concern for most producers. Tips and tricks to help stretch grazing days before resorting to feeding hay abound. One option that is often underutilized by both farmers and ranchers is grazing crop residue.
Corn residue grazing is an opportunity to extend the grazing season and capitalize on a feed resource that can make a big difference in a producer’s bottom line. Here are some things to keep in mind to make the most effective use.
Winter wheat is used for grain-only, forage-only or dual-purpose systems targeting cattle grazing and grain production. In the Southern Plains, stocker producers interested in grazing winter wheat pastures often begin planting wheat in late August or early September. The desire to jump-start wheat forage growth by planting early in the fall must be balanced against frequent seasonal drought and hot soil temperatures that prevent wheat germination.
As summer starts to wind down, we begin to think of options for fall grazing. During a dry year such as this, it’s important to have a backup plan as grass begins to run low.
