Why Should Forage Testing Be Done?
Many livestock species use forages as their primary source of nutrition. Therefore, it is important to provide animals with …
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If You Own Cattle, Watch Out for Those Wild Cherry Trees in Your Pasture!!
Following some of the rain storms and winds that have moved through our area recently, I received a phone …
Why Is Worming Livestock So Important?
Although specific estimates are not available, economic losses from worm parasite infections of cattle can be significant. But the …
Important Facts to Know About Corn Hybrids Selection
Hybrid selection is one of the most important management decisions a corn grower makes each year. Corn growers are …
The Advantages of Frost Seeding Your Pastures
One of the best management practices that beef producers can utilize is the addition of legumes into their pastures. …
Winter Grass Tetany Can Be a Problem for Livestock
Grass tetany is considered a problem that usually occurs when cattle or sheep are eating lush, spring grass or …
Why Is Good Record Keeping Important to Successful Farm Management?
As we start the new year, there are goals and resolutions that we hope to achieve. One common task …
Good Reasons to Test Your Hay
Do you wonder if your hay is of the highest quality? Forage quality is defined as the potential of …
Advantages of Crop Rotation
Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in …
Do You Know How to Calibrate Your Sprayer?
With the recent spring weather, many calls have come into the office on how to mix herbicides to suppress …