How Valu-Bull are Breeding Soundness Exams?
We may be finishing the calving season, but it is never too early to be thinking about the breeding season.… read more
What You Need to Know to be a Bottle Calf’s Mama
In the beef industry, the goal is to have each newborn calf paired up with a good cow who has… read more
Intensive Grazing Plays a Key Role in Expanding Grass-Based Agriculture
"By improving livestock carrying capacity and reducing feed costs, grazing strategies at greater management intensity have the potential to improve… read more
Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?
With fertilizer prices increasing, many farmers may look at using compost as a source of nutrients. This article will guide… read more
The Value of Hay as Fertilizer
If hay is being fed, is there an opportunity to feed cattle on ground where the nutrients can be utilized… read more
Consider Price Insurance for Your 2022 Calf Crop
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance is an important tool in the toolbox for livestock producers to use in managing national… read more
Increasing Capacity for Care in the Face of Calving Season
Identifying and preventing potential bottlenecks in a system has the potential to reduce animal health problems down the road. As… read more
Towards a better understanding of energy nutrition
Those engaged in the nutrition consulting game take pride in pinpointing causes of lost performance. Minute dietary inputs get tweaked… read more
Ready, Set, Manage Hay Differently
Feed is the top expense for cattle operations, accounting for approximately 70% of direct cow-calf enterprise expenses.1 Pasture rent and… read more
Beef Carcass Yield Grades: What do they mean and how are they calculated?
Beef carcass yield grades (YG) are used to estimate cutability, which is the amount of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts… read more
