There have been recent reports across the mid-west of cattle suffering from ergot poisoning. Several reports have been in Nebraska as well. Ergot is a fungus that grows on the seed head of cereal grains and grasses. Historically rye was commonly affected by the ergot fungus but wheat, rye, barley, Continue reading…
Calf numbers in 2012 were at a 64-year low, in part due to drought, rising feed costs and increased land values. Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and other universities are exploring how to increase those numbers in a sustainable way.
These issues will be addressed Sept. 12-13 at UN Continue reading…
A study at the University of California Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley California found that traditional weaning practices can be costing you 22 to 24 pounds per calf. At today’s prices, that’s over $30 per head.
Fenceline weaning is a way to lower the stress of wea Continue reading…
Beef producers are committed to producing a high quality, safe and wholesome beef product. A commitment to herd health and veterinary input is critical to achieving this goal. To this end, developing a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) is important and will benefit all aspects of catt Continue reading…
Harvested feed costs can be one of the largest expenses to cattle producers. Windrow grazing, sometimes called swath grazing, is a management practice that can significantly reduce harvesting and feeding costs. Swathing the crop and leaving the windrows in the field eliminates the costs of baling an Continue reading…
RYE, TRITICALE, OR WHEAT – WHICH IS BEST?
Are you planting or at least thinking about planting wheat, rye, or triticale for early spring forage? Which one will you choose?
Which small grain – wheat, rye, or triticale – should you plant for spring forage? Let’s look a Continue reading…
Winter feeding time is a ways off but now might be the time to think about how you can reduce hay feeding losses and input costs. Management of input costs is a key business concern and can mean the difference between operational profit or loss. Winter feed represents the largest single cost on a Continue reading…