Harvest
After Harvest Forage Evaluation: Fall Forage Audits
By Ben Jensen,
Farmers love what they do, and whether they realize it or not, each one lives for the harvest — not just crop farmers…READ MORE ›
Beef Cow
Late gestation cow management
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
When planning the management program for the late-gestation cowherd, we need to be preparing for what’s next. “What’s…READ MORE ›
Feedlot Cattle
Understanding beef implants
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Growth-promoting implants have been used in the beef cattle industry for decades. They serve to increase muscle…READ MORE ›
Feedlot Cattle
Managing cattle on self-feeders
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Most cattle are fed total mixed rations (TMR) or grain supplements daily to optimize performance and economics. However…READ MORE ›
Horse Dewormer
To “de-” or not to “de-” — that is the confusion
By Dr. Ed Bonnette,
That statement caught my eye. Are we “worming” our animals or “de-worming” them? Everyone uses those words…READ MORE ›
Cattle
Beefing up against bad feet
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It doesn’t matter what time of year it is — the potential for hoof injuries and infections exists in all types of…READ MORE ›
Baleage
Baleage: Is it the right fit for your operation?
By Ben Jensen,
Baleage has become a common term on farms throughout the country, as it is now one of the most popular ways of…READ MORE ›
DDGS Cattle
Feeding cattle without distillers grains
By Hubbard Beef Nutrition Team,
Since the advent of the ethanol boom in the upper Midwest, distillers grains (also known simply as distillers) have…READ MORE ›
Beef Cattle
Strategies for improved rebreeding in first-calf heifers
By Josh Stroh, M.S.,
I think we can all agree that an open first-calf heifer is a costly “uh-oh” for our bottom line. Getting that heifer to…READ MORE ›