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Thus far in 2017, a larger portion of U.S. winter wheat area was under moderate or more intense drought conditions than in 2016. Along with lower prices for wheat, the situation likely provides an option for producers to graze out wheat pastures for backgrounding.
In April, a major decision came out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in the Waterkeeper Alliance v. Environmental Protection Agency case that could have major impact on agricultural operations around the country.
While we may be a long way from designer cows bred for unique production conditions, today’s DNA screening tools help producers select heifers well suited to different grazing environments.
Wildfire season is at different times throughout the year in the U.S. On May 1, there were 12 large fires burning in Arizona, Florida, Georgia and New Mexico.
Planning and monitoring are often under-utilized tools in range and pasture management. Growing and harvesting forage with livestock is the foundation of a ranch business.
As a cow-calf producer, forage is a major input to your operation. You are also tasked with utilizing that forage to optimize its value. A good businessperson knows the value of their inputs and how to effectively utilize them.
Often, in the course of our work as consultants in the Southern Great Plains, we work with clients through land management issues that have a relatively straightforward answer. For the most part, we address a producer’s concerns based on a particular land management goal.
Cronin Farms has been steadily improving their land management practices for 25 years. Since transitioning to no-till in 1992, the Cronins have carefully managed their land and their livestock to give both the best care.
An ionophore is a feed additive used in beef cattle rations to improve feed efficiency and animal gains. Ionophores improve fermentation characteristics in the rumen, which lead to improved production efficiency.
What is antibiotic stewardship?
This is a question I’ve been asked more and more, and I’ve heard several producers be asked as well. As you can imagine, there are a variety of answers. There might even be some confusion about the exact definition.
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