The end of one year and beginning of another is always a time for review and reflection. Oftentimes, we hear people talk about New Year’s resolutions and making changes to their health and nutrition.

There’s a good chance you’ve spent a good bit of time and resources getting your ducks in a row nutritionally to improve the odds of your cattle staying healthy and thriving. Maybe you know the nutrient values of your feeds and have worked with a nutritionist to make sure rations are balanced for energy, protein, minerals and vitamins for every situation.

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.