When herds increase in size faster than acreage, overlooked nutrient gaps can quietly cap forage tonnage.

Besides spray recommendations, pasture plantings contribute to the volume of calls that extension agents and specialists get in the spring. What should I plant? Where can I find the seed? How should I get seed in the ground?

As the crop year winds down and uncertainty looms for 2026, one thing remains clear: Informed farmers make better decisions.

Nickel plays a critical role in nitrogen metabolism – especially in legumes and urea-fed crops.

The proper management of nutrients is fundamental to effectively use manure and reach the highest cost-benefit.

Cows return to lush, green pastures as we ponder the mating decisions of the upcoming breeding season. The present time is critical for quality nutrition because we are asking for the most from our cows during the annual production cycle.

As calving season progresses, we hear of miracle remedies that will get an unthrifty calf up to snuff in no time. Whether oral or injectable, it’s good to understand what the active ingredient in the “cocktail” is that may – or may not – give the calf a boost.

Mineral mixes and supplements can be formulated with several trace mineral sources, each with advantages and disadvantages. There are some commonly held perceptions around trace minerals and their “benefits” that need attention in order to optimize performance, health and feed costs.