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More American Cowman TipsHold culls until 2009Nov 10, 2008What’s the status of the U.S. cowherd inventory and how is that impacting prices?... Learn more about Johne’s diseaseNov 10, 2008It’s estimated that one out of 10 cows going through a livestock auction facility has Johne’s disease (pronounced “Yo-nees”) – and a vast majority of producers have no idea the animals they sell are infected with the disease. ... Explanations for Country-of-Origin Labeling on Meat ProductsNov 10, 2008Now that Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) has gone into effect, what types of labels can you expect to see on meat products? A new brochure explains the new country-of-origin labels mandated by Congress. ... Know Cull Cow GradesOct 20, 2008,Source: Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Cattle Reproduction Specialist Cull cows are a valuable part of the beef industry. The Beef Audits have generally shown that cull cows, bulls, and cull dairy cows make up about 20% of the beef available for consumption in the United States... Ag students invited to tell story of animal agricultureOct 20, 2008Recent food recalls and quality concerns have driven consumers to become more interested in the on-farm management practices used to produce food... Weed free hay sources connected by Iowa siteOct 7, 2008Are you looking for weed seed free mulch or straw for a roadside or erosion-control project? ... Pasture weed control tips going into fallSep 8, 2008,Source: Penn State University Extension Early summer tends to be a primary time for weed control in pastures, but fall can also be an appropriate time to manage certain weeds... Swath grazing pros and consAug 25, 2008University of Nebraska Extension forage specialist Bruce Anderson conducted his own experiment with swath grazing this summer. Here he shares some of his lessons learned... August pasture remindersAug 12, 2008,Source: GLCI Grazette, New York NRCS August is the time to begin to plan for the end of the grazing season, especially if you are hoping to do some pasture improvement... Getting show calves to drink waterAug 11, 2008Rick Rasby, animal science professor at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, shares that with show season, he sometimes gets asked why show cattle will stop drinking water – even when it is hot and there’s plenty available... Additional $202.5 million announced for conservation programsJul 21, 2008,Source: USDA Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced an additional $200 million will be made available through the 2008 Farm Bill to help farmers and ranchers nationwide to solve natural resource problems through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)... Cost Analysis: SDSU Releases Beef Cow BudgetJul 21, 2008An updated resource from South Dakota State University can help producers manage feed costs that account for roughly half of the yearly costs associated with the cow herd... Finding a great “cow dog”Jun 23, 2008,By Kindra Gordon Dogs have long been a part of ranch life – some simply as companions, but many in the role as trained stock dogs that are working partners. When in their element, doing what they have been bred and trained to do... Website offers heat stress predictionsJun 9, 2008,Source: Ag Research Service For years, cattlemen have relied on temperature and humidity predictions to gauge the potential for heat stress on both their cattle and themselves. However, other factors play into that calculation... Smart strategies to save on fuel costsMay 28, 2008,Source: North Dakota State University With the rising cost of fuel, many people are looking for ways to make their vehicles more efficient... |
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