When you hear the word “fertilizer,” you may start thinking about growing crops and farm operations. But, fertility is an important ingredient in managing a successful pasture management system too. Many cattlemen these days are using new and improved species of forages and grasses to ensure better yields and nutrition for their cattle herds. These… Read more »
Color Coded Tagging Could Help Improve Efficiency
Understanding and optimizing cattle breeding patterns is difficult without a reliable method to track which cattle are breeding successfully and which are less productive. A new study under way by the Texas A & M AgriLife research group is attempting to simplify the tracking process by using patriotically colored tags of red, white and blue…. Read more »
Barn-Raised Herds: A Rising Option
In recent years, viable grassland has become very expensive to rent or own. So expensive, in fact, that many looking to get into the cow/calf business may find that they have enough funds to buy land, but not enough for operating expenses and growing an inventory of cattle. This has led many potential cattle producers… Read more »
Top Tips to Prepare for the Next Breeding Season
It’s the end of calving season for most producers, but it’s never too early to start planning for the next breeding season. Don’t let the time between now and your next planned breeding go to waste. Check out these tips to prepare for your next breeding season from Beef Magazine to help you be ready… Read more »