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Rising input costs are posing a major threat to profitability in nearly all sectors. For most cattle producers, the largest input is feed. While I think everyone should be looking at ways to reduce feed costs, I believe timely supplementation is a good investment.
With spring work starting and calving season coming to an end for most of us, the last thing on our minds is looking at the old bull pen. However, now is the time to do it.
Unfortunately, drought and abnormally dry conditions are ongoing and have spread across much of the region. Additionally, current forecasts call for these conditions to continue and spread into additional areas.
“Help wanted,” “now hiring,” “open positions,” “accepting applications,” “open interviews,” “apply inside.” Sound familiar? It sure does to me. Nationwide, nearly every industry is feeling the pinch for employees.
The beef industry is constantly experiencing new and exciting advances in precision technology aimed at livestock health, management and production efficiency.
Just south of Townsend, Montana, the Hahn Ranch has been owned and operated by four generations of the Hahn family. Soon, the fifth generation will take the reins and continue what was started in the valley in 1908.
Sometimes accidents of gestation or other factors terminate pregnancy. Immediately after conception, when the tiny embryo is traveling down the oviduct into the uterus, it is fairly safe from harmful influences, but after it reaches the uterus a few days later, it becomes more vulnerable.
When it comes to a cattle operation’s profitability and efficiency, reproductive life is one of the most important metrics for a brood cow. A continuous calving program with timely rebreeding contributes to a better cash flow and easier management.
I’m a fan of ridiculous. I like spoofs or a good play on words. I remember when I was a kid, Spaceballs came out. It isn’t my favorite movie, but it had some goofy references that poked fun at Star Wars.
“My life is a mess,” I thought.
It wasn’t how I’d wanted to start the day, but here I was with a tractor stuck in 3 feet of snow in a swale at the bottom of the feed grounds.
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