https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us aclements@landolakes.com For many cattle nutritionists, the line between professional decisions and personal ones does not exist. The same choices made for customers are the ones made at home, often with similar risks and rewards on the line. For many cattle nutritionists, the line between professional decisions and personal ones does not exist. The same choices made for customers are the ones made at home, often with similar risks and rewards on the line.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63520 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63520-how-daily-decisions-shape-long-term-herd-performance 63520-clements-forage-test.jpg bethr@iastate.edu When it comes to feeding mineral, producers have ample opportunity to customize a program that fits their unique needs while also being economical. There is a wide variety of minerals on the market, but reading the labels to compare products can be a bit daunting. When it comes to feeding mineral, producers have ample opportunity to customize a program that fits their unique needs while also being economical. There is a wide variety of minerals on the market, but reading the labels to compare products can be a bit daunting.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63485 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63485-a-closer-look-reading-the-mineral-tag 63485-reynolds-minerals.jpg woody@woodylane.com Something new is afoot underfoot, something we can grow to combat, something we can’t see that is becoming resistant to all the medicines we can drench and inject. Something new is afoot underfoot, something we can grow to combat, something we can’t see that is becoming resistant to all the medicines we can drench and inject.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62508 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62508-tannins-and-worms 62508-lane-illustration.coreylewis.jpg gapr@novonesis.com Starting feedlot cattle correctly is one of the most important parts of the entire feeding program. A feedlot animal is being asked to make a major transition: from pasture, backgrounding or a previous management system into a high-energy, tightly managed environment where rapid weight gain is the goal. Starting feedlot cattle correctly is one of the most important parts of the entire feeding program. A feedlot animal is being asked to make a major transition: from pasture, backgrounding or a previous management system into a high-energy, tightly managed environment where rapid weight gain is the goal.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63310 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63310-critical-start-the-phase-that-sets-the-tone-for-everything-that-follows 63310-preedy-staff.jpg sblez@verizon.net Anyone who is at least somewhat familiar with the cattle industry knows there is a long list of products and product types that can be used for providing supplemental nutrients to cattle. Anyone who is at least somewhat familiar with the cattle industry knows there is a long list of products and product types that can be used for providing supplemental nutrients to cattle.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63253 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63253-liquid-vs-dry-supplements-what-are-the-differences 63253-blezinger-trough.jpg brandon.koch@kentww.com As environmental pressures and market dynamics shift, producers are taking a closer look at how early weaning, paired with precise nutrition and management practices, can unlock both short-term flexibility and long-term gains. As environmental pressures and market dynamics shift, producers are taking a closer look at how early weaning, paired with precise nutrition and management practices, can unlock both short-term flexibility and long-term gains.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63332 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63332-precise-nutrition-for-early-weaned-calves 63332-koch-2169656165.jpg ccassady@biozymeinc.com Fly control is a constant battle for cattle producers. As temperatures rise and cattle move into summer grazing systems, flies become more than just a nuisance and can negatively impact cattle comfort, grazing behavior and overall productivity. Fly control is a constant battle for cattle producers. As temperatures rise and cattle move into summer grazing systems, flies become more than just a nuisance and can negatively impact cattle comfort, grazing behavior and overall productivity.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63142 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63142-fly-control-through-nutrition-a-comprehensive-approach 63142-cassady-dixon.jpg Forage is the foundation of most beef cattle diets. Whether cattle are grazing pasture, eating hay or being fed silage, these feeds provide the bulk of nutrients for cow-calf, stocker and backgrounding operations. Forage is the foundation of most beef cattle diets. Whether cattle are grazing pasture, eating hay or being fed silage, these feeds provide the bulk of nutrients for cow-calf, stocker and backgrounding operations.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63188 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63188-unlocking-more-value-from-forage-how-enzymes-can-improve-performance 63188-vanrensburg-tmarchant.jpg When it comes to growing calves, the crude protein system doesn’t work well for cattle feeders. That’s the message Dr. Mary Drewnoski, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) professor and beef systems extension specialist, hopes beef producers understand. When it comes to growing calves, the crude protein system doesn’t work well for cattle feeders. That’s the message Dr. Mary Drewnoski, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) professor and beef systems extension specialist, hopes beef producers understand.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62954 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62954-feeding-calves 62954-sorensen-getty.jpg ccassady@biozymeinc.com We’ve made it through a tough winter, and calving season is winding down. If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to spring. It’s almost time to turn cows out on lush, green pastures as we start pondering the mating decisions for the breeding season. But as you know, our herd is entering the most critical nutritional point of the production cycle. We’ve made it through a tough winter, and calving season is winding down. If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to spring. It’s almost time to turn cows out on lush, green pastures as we start pondering the mating decisions for the breeding season. But as you know, our herd is entering the most critical nutritional point of the production cycle.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62966 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62966-spring-turnout-and-considerations-for-breeding-season 62966-cassady.cows.getty.jpg louderdvm@gmail.com Over the coming weeks and months, ranches across the United States will gather their herds for the annual springtime tradition of branding. In addition to marking ownership of the year’s calf crop, cowboys will administer vaccines to young calves in an effort to curb a disease that is just as consistent as the spring ritual: pneumonia or bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Over the coming weeks and months, ranches across the United States will gather their herds for the annual springtime tradition of branding. In addition to marking ownership of the year’s calf crop, cowboys will administer vaccines to young calves in an effort to curb a disease that is just as consistent as the spring ritual: pneumonia or bovine respiratory disease (BRD).

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62949 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62949-a-modern-approach-to-an-old-problem 62949-louder-veselka.jpg kmason21@utk.edu Good nutrition means greater reproductive success, and reproductive success drives profitability in the cow-calf sector. Good nutrition means greater reproductive success, and reproductive success drives profitability in the cow-calf sector. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63054 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:09:17 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63054-southeast-the-critical-window sam.wyffels@montana.edu In recent years, a growing number of ranchers across the West have begun asking a similar question: Why, when salt is offered in multiple forms, do cattle suddenly stop consuming their mineral supplement? In recent years, a growing number of ranchers across the West have begun asking a similar question: Why, when salt is offered in multiple forms, do cattle suddenly stop consuming their mineral supplement?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62964 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62964-nailing-down-the-right-source-and-amount-of-salt 62964-wyffels-getty.jpg woody@woodylane.com Salt is necessary for our livestock’s health – and they love the stuff. But it’s easy to go too far. Look out for these common pitfalls when developing your herd’s nutrition plan. Salt is necessary for our livestock’s health – and they love the stuff. But it’s easy to go too far. Look out for these common pitfalls when developing your herd’s nutrition plan.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62505 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62505-double-trouble 62505-lane-salt.jpg Join us live from Nashville, Tennessee, as we visit with Greg Eckerle about feedlot nutrition; talk with Andrew Coppin about ranch water technology; and learn more during a beef industry outlook with Marshall Hansen. Join us live from Nashville, Tennessee, as we visit with Greg Eckerle about feedlot nutrition; talk with Andrew Coppin about ranch water technology; and learn more during a beef industry outlook with Marshall Hansen.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63041 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63041-podcast-ncba-cattlecon-2026 PC-podcast-newsletter.png linder.129@osu.edu It is finally that time of year when many producers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing winter is almost behind them. As green grass begins to emerge, it is tempting to assume that winter challenges are over and that cattle will quickly rebound once they are turned out to pasture. It is finally that time of year when many producers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing winter is almost behind them. As green grass begins to emerge, it is tempting to assume that winter challenges are over and that cattle will quickly rebound once they are turned out to pasture.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62747 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62747-spring-isnt-a-reset-button 62747-linder-0680.jpg ccassady@biozymeinc.com Few seasons on the ranch inspire more optimism than calving time. With calf prices at historic highs, every live and healthy calf represents not just an animal, but a major financial asset. Few seasons on the ranch inspire more optimism than calving time. With calf prices at historic highs, every live and healthy calf represents not just an animal, but a major financial asset.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62649 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62649-give-your-calves-a-sure-start-to-a-productive-life 62649-cassady-getty.jpg cwillmore@uidaho.edu Cow nutrition remains one of the most important management concerns for producers heading into calving. Cow nutrition remains one of the most important management concerns for producers heading into calving.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62581 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62581-west-optimizing-late-gestation-nutrition-for-a-successful-calving-season jason.banta@ag.tamu.edu To best utilize hay, it is important to consider hay quality, nutrient requirements of the cows it is being fed to and how the hay will be fed. To best utilize hay, it is important to consider hay quality, nutrient requirements of the cows it is being fed to and how the hay will be fed.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62580 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62580-south-central-hay-feeding-considerations wmeteer@gmail.com With winter weather and lower temperatures setting in, it is time to talk about when cows feel the cold. The big factors that determine the lower critical temperature for cattle are temperature, wind speed and heaviness of winter hair coat. With winter weather and lower temperatures setting in, it is time to talk about when cows feel the cold. The big factors that determine the lower critical temperature for cattle are temperature, wind speed and heaviness of winter hair coat.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62575 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62575-midwest-north-when-do-cows-feel-the-cold jeff.heldt@selko.com In the dynamic world of animal nutrition, the challenges facing livestock production are no longer just about maximizing output. Today, producers must navigate a complex web of sustainability goals, regulatory constraints, consumer expectations and animal welfare concerns. In the dynamic world of animal nutrition, the challenges facing livestock production are no longer just about maximizing output. Today, producers must navigate a complex web of sustainability goals, regulatory constraints, consumer expectations and animal welfare concerns.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62493 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62493-phytogenics-building-a-more-resilient-host-animal-with-the-power-of-plants 62493-heldt-feedlot-tmarchant.jpg jason.banta@ag.tamu.edu When it comes to cattle mineral nutrition, it is about delivering the right amount to the animal. When it comes to cattle mineral nutrition, it is about delivering the right amount to the animal.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62431 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62431-south-central-mineral-nutrition-dont-overdo-it Sometimes it seems as if beef producers are faced with a million details to attend to in order to make a ranch successful and cattle happy and healthy. Selenium is one of those details. Sometimes it seems as if beef producers are faced with a million details to attend to in order to make a ranch successful and cattle happy and healthy. Selenium is one of those details.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62421 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62421-selenium-and-beef-cattle 62421-omeara-salt-lick.jpg wcburson@zinpro.com The foundation of a strong mineral program for your cow herd can pay major dividends, not only for the coming year’s calf crop but for years down the line. The foundation of a strong mineral program for your cow herd can pay major dividends, not only for the coming year’s calf crop but for years down the line.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62402 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62402-shaping-the-future-why-generational-nutrition-drives-cow-herd-productivity 62402-burson-woolsey.jpg dtsmerch@iastate.edu As modern cattle feeding continues to evolve, trace minerals will remain small but mighty players in the story of efficient, sustainable beef production. As modern cattle feeding continues to evolve, trace minerals will remain small but mighty players in the story of efficient, sustainable beef production.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62342 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62342-can-trace-mineral-nutrition-influence-growth-enhancing-technology-response 62342-smerchek-tmarchant.jpg sam.wyffels@montana.edu Colder weather means your cows' energy requirements are higher. Keep these tips in mind to determine how your cows are doing and to help them thrive this winter. Colder weather means your cows' energy requirements are higher. Keep these tips in mind to determine how your cows are doing and to help them thrive this winter.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62326 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62326-keeping-your-cow-herd-healthy-and-productive-this-winter 62326-wyffels-calf-eating.jpg grec@novonesis.com Winter feeding presents one of the greatest challenges for beef cattle producers. Forage quality often declines once pastures mature or when hay is harvested under less-than-ideal conditions. Winter feeding presents one of the greatest challenges for beef cattle producers. Forage quality often declines once pastures mature or when hay is harvested under less-than-ideal conditions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62298 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62298-boosting-winter-forage-digestibility-with-bacillus-based-solutions 62298-eclerle-cowc-eating-winter-getty.jpg jason.banta@ag.tamu.edu A good hay test can prove valuable when designing a winter feeding program. There can be a lot of information on a hay test, and knowing which numbers to focus on may not always be clear. A good hay test can prove valuable when designing a winter feeding program. There can be a lot of information on a hay test, and knowing which numbers to focus on may not always be clear.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62279 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62279-south-central-understanding-your-hay-test-report ccassady@biozymeinc.com As temperatures drop and winter sets in, beef cattle face increased stress due to cold weather, fluctuating feed intake and higher energy demands for thermoregulation. These stressors can suppress the immune system, making cattle more susceptible to respiratory diseases, digestive issues and other illnesses. As temperatures drop and winter sets in, beef cattle face increased stress due to cold weather, fluctuating feed intake and higher energy demands for thermoregulation. These stressors can suppress the immune system, making cattle more susceptible to respiratory diseases, digestive issues and other illnesses.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62256 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62256-strengthening-beef-cattle-immunity-in-cold-weather 62256-cassady-getty.jpg For optimum health, cattle diets need adequate amounts of protein, energy, vitamins and certain minerals. For optimum health, cattle diets need adequate amounts of protein, energy, vitamins and certain minerals.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62181 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62181-mineral-deficiencies-impact-cattle-health-and-performance 62181-thomas-4796.jpg