Nutrition
Forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.

Maximize Cow Longevity to Combat High Replacement Cost
Strategic decisions that boost your bottom line.
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How Plants Respond to Drought — and Why It Matters
When drought hits, it’s not just soil moisture that changes. Plants change, too. Understanding how forages respond to drought can help livestock producers protect pastures and maintain long-term range health.
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2025 Iowa Cash Rental Rate for Forage Acres
High-productivity pastures in Iowa seeing average rental rate of $94 per acre.
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Gizmos & Gadgets
The June 2025 edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features an anti-caking agent for immune function, a new handheld radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, self-propelled forage harvesters and a 30-foot (ft.) planter.
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Poisonous Weeds in Forages
PennState Extension releases summary of common poisonous weeds, as well as suggestions to control multiflora rose and other weeds.
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Feeding Cows Seaweed Reduces Methane Emissions, But Does It Make Economic Sense?
Seaweed offers many environmental benefits. Feeding it to cattle can lower methane emissions compared to grass and hay.
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Every Bite Counts
The cattle industry has made huge genetic progress, but has nutrition made the same progress?
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Proactive Weed Control in Pastures: Tips for Early Season Success
A successful weed management strategy involves a combination of monitoring, proper identification and implementing timely control measures.
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