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The commercial cattle market has already surpassed most lofty predictions and the trajectory of the gains has cattlemen hoping that we have been climbing a plateau rather than a mountain peak. Click here to see larger view.
Fundamental supply data sure support the idea that cattle prices can maintain current levels that are at or near all-time record highs. January’s semi-annual cattle inventory report showed that the total number of bovines in the U.S. is down a full 2 percent from a year ago.
House and stable flies are two common pests in and around livestock-handling facilities. Control of these two species is an important part of a herd health plan since these insects often carry and transmit disease organisms.
“It’s a way of solving your problems and managing your workload.”
That’s how Belle Fourche, South Dakota, rancher Chance Davis describes his “no excuses” approach to the breeding season – and his culling of cows and heifers that do not fit his reproductive standards.
Ron McBee has heard the experts, attended countless symposiums, been appointed to select state grazing commissions and given numerous speeches. But when it’s all said and done, the Fayette, Missouri, producer remains firm that successful controlled grazing comes down to one factor – simplicity.
In the U.S., 65.8 percent of beef calves are born between January and April, based on USDA survey data.This requires intense nutritional management of cows at times of highest nutrient requirements (late gestation and early lactation).
Forage harvesting takes a big step forward with the new products from Flexrake.
High fuel costs, labor shortage, maintenance and equipment expenses motivated Mark Johnson from Goshen, Alabama to streamline hay operations.
Flexrake’s frame safely covers hydraulics, the PTO shaft and electric signals to operate any round or square four-foot or five-foot inline baler.
The Rancher Tub and Alley, introduced by Livestock Shed and Powder River, is easy to assemble and takes less than 30 minutes with two people to set up.
The Tub and Alley package consists of a quarter tub and 10 feet of adjustable alley.
The alley adjusts from 19 inches to 29 inches and the top and bottom braces between each tub panel provides a safe working area.
Incorporating the Euro/Global style quick-attach brackets, the new ELB-330 and ELB-340 Front Loader Bale Spears from Worksaver, Inc. feature triple bolt-in forged spears.
These spears are spaced 26 ½ inches apart across the lower tube, allowing the operator to handle mid-size or large square bales.
Two bales can be handled when the optional uprights are installed. Overall unit width is 59 ¾ inches.
Smucker Manufacturing is pleased to release new digital wireless technology to the ag industry.
The VisionWorks Wireless Cam/DVR system retails for just $399.
This product allows farmers and ranchers to monitor livestock, fuel tanks, equipment sheds, front entry gates and other farm buildings, wirelessly.
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