Are you looking for an easy way to hang your farm gates? At their very best, they work as both performance players and smooth operators. We tend to demand too much from them, but why shouldn’t we? At the very least, the construction fundamentals of our gates should always be sound – from the choice of […]
Whether you’re just learning the basics of fencing or have quite an experience in this task, there will always be a chance you encounter some cattle fencing mistakes. This is why we’re going to be sharing the most common cattle fencing mistakes. With these, you will be able to up your livestock fencing game tenfold. The Most Common Cattle […]
The authors start with four pieces of information that put the role of carbohydrate reserves into question. Then they share ideas for good grazing to work well with plant physiology. Chad Reid, Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent Iron County, Utah co-authored this piece with Beth. For years, managers used the carbohydrate reserve theory to decide when […]
by Dr. Brandi Karisch – Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Mississippi State University Most beef producers are well aware of the importance of trace minerals. Minerals play a part in almost all vital bodily functions, including growth, health, and fertility. Cow-calf producers are often the main segment of the beef industry to utilize an established trace mineral […]
While Matthew focuses on cattle in his look at the basics, the questions he poses and what they need are right on for all classes of livestock. I have been on a lot of cattle operations, have personally managed or assisted with managing three different ones, and have extensively researched cattle production. One theme that I […]
Across the United States farming community many farms, ranches and livestock areas rely on fencing and hinges that are either very old, damages, weather-torn or hinges difficult to work with due to a number of difficult issues to work with including rust. It is very important to not only have fencing materials that are […]
Pasture management and grazing systems vary greatly between regions of North America. No matter when the grazing season begins in your area, there are a few common components in preparing to measure and manage your forage and grazing systems. “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” This advice once given to me by a Montana […]
Most of these tips apply to any kind of livestock that will be giving birth. So check it out! via Prepping for Calving Season — On Pasture
This demonstrates the problem with continuous grazing versus rotational grazing. Grasses & herbs need time to recover and be strong. Otherwise, you’ve got dying grasses and growing weeds! http://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/natres/06112.pdf
Ranch KPI – The national beef herd is currently expanding from historically low levels. This expansion and the possibility of lower prices provide an excellent opportunity for you to review financial performance measurements that are critical to your operation. These measurements are known as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and are based on production and financial […]
