The start of the growing season may be a couple of months away, but it is not too early to start thinking about grazing and forage plans for the upcoming year. Grazing plans should include projected cattle numbers (or stocking rates), turn out dates, and a pasture use sequence for multiple pasture Continue reading…
The Agricultural Act of 2014 reauthorized retroactively to October 1, 2011 and extended indefinitely four disaster assistance programs: the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP); the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP); the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program Continue reading…
The winter and spring bull sale season is well underway. For many cow-calf producers this is when catalogs are studied and sales are attended, with the focus being on the purchase of their next herd sires. The purchase of a bull is a significant investment and represents the genetic future of the c Continue reading…
Grain sorghum has long since been a major grain crop for the Texas Panhandle and parts of Kansas. It is a crop that can withstand substantial water shortage and produce acceptable yields as long as the growing season is favorable for its maturity. In recent years it has begun to gain popularity agai Continue reading…
You are welcome to attend a free workshop on business succession and estate planning for farm and ranch owners, families, and beginners.
You can choose from two locations: February 11 at the Broken Bow Country Club in Broken Bow or February 12 at the Bullseye Building in Mullen. The workshop w Continue reading…
For some the “spring” calving season is upon them, although the calendar still says it is winter. For others, the start of the spring calving season is still several months away. The value of calves under current market conditions is amazing with baby calves bringing close to the same amount of do Continue reading…
We all recognize that it’s crucial newborn calves get off to a good start and one of the most important things that needs to happen at birth is the adequate consumption of high-quality colostrum by the newborn calf. Ideally, we like to see vigorous calves stand and nurse within two hours of birth a Continue reading…
Vitamin A is an important nutrient for beef cattle. While grazing green grass, cattle get plenty of vitamin A but during the winter vitamin A may be deficient and should be supplemented. Including vitamin A in a mineral mix is a common and effective method of ensuring cattle get the vitamin A they n Continue reading…
Do you rent pasture? What happens if drought lowers pasture production below expectations? Specifically, what does your pasture lease say about drought?
Drought can play havoc on pasture leases. All too often, pasture leases fail to include an appropriate plan to ad Continue reading…