A properly balanced mineral program is important for optimum immune function, calf health and growth, milk production, and reproductive performance of beef cattle.

“We ain’t done yet!” This declaration was made by Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher regarding his team’s quest to win a coveted national championship – a worthy goal for a college football program.

The real goal of every livestock producer is to maximize the amount of energy captured by the sun in the range or pasture allotted to them.

Grazing cattle have the unique ability to upcycle, or convert, low-quality forages into high-quality, nutrient-dense protein.

Many of us have been entertained by magic tricks, whether in our youth or as adults. Most of these tricks are sleight of hand, with the bigger and more elaborate shows employing smoke and mirrors. 

As livestock graziers, “roots in the ground, all year ’round” is standard practice when managing perennial pastures, but it’s a mantra that is gaining momentum among crop growers as well.

Backgrounding spring-born calves on winter range or cornstalk residue after weaning is a way to increase weight and add value to weaned calves. However, calves grazing low-quality dormant forages or residues need protein supplementation to support gain.

“I’m just a farmer,” says Andrew Donnell. But this farmer does much more than your typical farming operation. Diversification is a huge part of the success of Donnell Century Farm, and will continue to be for future generations.

After surviving an economic freefall in the 2008 recession, the horse market is at an all-time high. The reasons include a resurgence of lucrative rodeo events.