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Nutrition

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Angus Beef Bulletin Nutrition topic page providing access to stories on forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.

Management

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Angus Beef Bulletin Management topic page providing access to stories on business planning, herd management, land stewardship, facilities solutions and more.

Angus Beef Bulletin

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Welcome to the Angus Beef Bulletin, the commercial cattleman’s Angus connection. Find the information you need to make the most of your investment in Angus genetics. The Angus Beef Bulletin provides news and information on health, genetics, nutrition, marketing and management through a variety of media, including the Angus Beef Bulletin magazine, the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA electronic newsletter and the Angus At Work podcast.

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National Junior Angus Association members are our strong foundation for expansion and improvement for the Angus breed in the future. Find your voice. Find your spot in the NJAA.

Haying and Grazing Areas with Hemlock

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Tips for haying and grazing areas with hemlock.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a Purina feed additive that optimizes reproduction in cattle, biodiesel approval for all T4 John Deere engines, a new Massey Ferguson tractor series and a new John Deere baler lineup.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This month’s “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a sorghum hybrid variety, a compact wheel loader, a utility all-terrain vehicle, and a hydraulic squeeze chute.

If You’ve Never Tested Forages, This is the Year to Start

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Unusual weather patterns prompt concern forages may not meet nutrient requirements.

Making Hay to Reduce Ergot Infestation

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Take precautions to prevent summer slump or more severe health problems caused by ergot consumption.

Conservation Partnership Opportunities with Charles Kneuper

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On today’s episode of Angus At Work, Charles Kneuper visits with host Lynsey McAnally about conserving and stewarding natural resources with help from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Filling the Summer Forage Gap

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Warm-season annuals can provide needed forage during hot summer months or when renovating stands.

Alternative Feeds When Forage is in Short Supply

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How to use wet feed products in cattle rations.

Feedstuff Finder Is One-stop Shop for Missouri Buyers and Sellers

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Sourcing feed products is made simple with cutting-edge platform for farmers, ranchers and suppliers.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features high-visibility workwear, innovative feed additives that decrease methane emissions from heifers, a newly approved herbicide product, and a versatile tractor line that’s easier on the checkbook.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This edition features cattle reproductive remote monitoring technology, a compostable net wrap for bales, a diverse and high-tonnage forage seed mix and a well-known brand’s first midi excavator.

The Basics of Wheat Pasture Frothy Bloat

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Tips to manage cattle on wheat and other forages to prevent frothy bloat.

2025 Iowa Cash Rental Rate for Forage Acres

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High-productivity pastures in Iowa seeing average rental rate of $94 per acre.

Reviewing Cow-Calf Share and Cash Lease Agreements

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Cow-calf share leases or cash leases should be reviewed for the upcoming year.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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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.

The Dirty Dozen

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Thirteen invasive plants known as the ‘Dirty Dozen’ pose a danger to rangeland beyond just upsetting your neighbors.

Want to Improve Your Land Management?

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Noble Research Institute and Certified Angus Beef partner to develop and deliver Land Stewardship, an educational course designed for livestock producers worldwide.

Backgrounding Calves

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Managing a backgrounding operation may offer an easier way to get started in the cattle business.

3 Steps to Prepare for Winter Feeding

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Extension specialist offers tips for how to calculate how much hay your cows will eat this winter.

Does Weaning Method, Forage Source Matter?

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Preconditioning is an opportunity to increase calf value, but management choices can affect gain and calf value. Research evaluates the effects of weaning method and forage source.

Save Money, Increase Grass and Enjoy Cattle

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Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute shares how regenerative practices can benefit ranchers during episode of Angus at Work.

Keeping Climate Solutions Voluntary with Ashley Bruner

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If you've ever found yourself saying, “Stop blaming cows,” then this episode is for you! With all the climate discussion in the news and legislation, Kasey wanted to learn more about something touted as a way for farmers and ranchers to be an active part of the solution. She sat down with Ashley Bruner of Agoro Carbon Alliance to ask some questions about the carbon market.

In the Cattle Markets

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Cull cows can contribute to your drought contingency plan.

A Bale Saved is a Bale in the Belly

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Careful storage and the right hay feeder can ensure more hay ends up in the cows rather than on the ground.

More Than an Anchor

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Cover crops can be used to provide additional feed for cattle, as well as to hold and improve the soil. However, what and when you plant may depend on your climate and growing season.

Boost Profits by Frost-seeding Legumes

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Seeding tips to increase performance, reduce fescue toxicosis.

Betting On the Future

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Cattlemen across the country share how they plan for drought recovery.

Use Caution When Grazing Frost-damaged Forage Crops

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Several management steps can help mitigate risks of feeding frost-damaged forages to livestock.

Should Cattlemen Buy a Surplus of Hay for Next Year?

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Nutrient content should be the No. 1 consideration when purchasing hay.

Getting Back to Basics

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Why transitioning to regenerative pasture management is a solid bet. Hugh Aljoe offers recommendations. Noble Research Institute and CAB launch partnership centered on land management.

Get More Out of Fall and Winter Grazing

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Strip-grazing can increase carrying capacity, according to study from Nebraska Extension beef systems specialist.

Effective Management of Canada Thistle

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The use of multiple strategies targeting the biology of Canada thistle can provide better control than the use of herbicides alone and reduce the number of chemical applications needed.

Stretching Winter Hay Supplies

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Storage and feeding losses can equate to an extra big bale per cow this winter.

There is No Such Thing as a Free Cow Lunch

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Cow-calf producers are enjoying record calf prices, but maximizing profits still requires managing costs.

Managing Internal Parasites

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Cattle producers have several tools for controlling parasites; however, they have to be used properly, or the parasites tend to develop resistance to the control methods.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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In the market for a roll-belt baler, a remote water tank monitor, a cover crop selection tool or an autonomous grain cart product?

Tips for Establishing a New Pasture or Hayfield

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How to boost production of new and older pasture stands.

From the Field

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In this month’s “From the Field,” regional managers Reese Tuckwiller, Alex Tolbert and Quanah Gardiner discuss high-quality water sources, why taking advantage of conservation programs is beneficial, developing youth through the livestock industry, Angus scholarships and more.

Plan Now to Purchase Your Hay Supplies

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Proactively planning hay needs this fall, winter and next spring can save producers money and worry.

Proactive Weed Control in Pastures: Tips for Early Season Success

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A successful weed management strategy involves a combination of monitoring, proper identification and implementing timely control measures.

News & Notes

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In this month’s “News & Notes,” we highlight key legislative actions, USDA efforts to combat livestock threats, expanded disaster aid, and new marketing and career opportunities for cattle producers.

Picking Apart Straw

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Straw can have a place in cattle diets, provided nutrition is balanced.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This month, we feature a Ceres Tag direct-to-satellite ear tag, an Alltech mycotoxin absorber product, a Valley Irrigation smart control panel and an all-electric lineup of John Deere Gator utility vehicles.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This month’s “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a 14-foot cattle stock waterer, a remote livestock facility monitoring system, a cattle weight estimator and new forage equipment models.

Sustainable Beef Production System Could Improve Profitability

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Research looks at whether we can improve cattle performance and soil fertility with the supplements we choose.

Leasing Pasture and Hay Ground

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Factors to determine lease rates and what to discuss with your landlord.