Nutrition
Forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.
High Nitrogen Prices Force Closer Look at the Numbers
State forage specialist advises on fall fertility decisions for stockpiled tall fescue.
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Benefits of Preconditioning Calves
Calves are bigger at a younger age, allowing them to go straight to the feedyard, but don’t overlook need for preconditioning.
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Pasture Talk: The Perfect Pairing
Partnering with veterinarians for better herd nutrition.
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Guidance for Flood-damaged Hay
When dealing with flood-damaged hay, proper documentation, inspection and disposal are critical to recovery process while ensuring livestock health.
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Gizmos & Gadgets
This month’s edition of “Gizmos and Gadgets” features a small, smart robot tractor; articulating solar panels; topical calming pheromones; and a handheld battery-powered vaccination tool.
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Non-bloating Legumes
Bird’s foot trefoil, cicer milkvetch and sainfoin offer alternatives for grazing to alfalfa.
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Keep ’em Ruminating
How forage quality and maturity, particle size and consistency, and more affect rumen function.
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Executive Order Advances Regenerative Agriculture
Rollins announces USDA rule to unlock funds for American farmers using regenerative agricultural practices.
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