Farmers Should Ensure Animals Have Ideal Body Condition Before Birthing
This is your best time to address any body condition issues you may have
Producers Should Plan Their Final Grazing Based On Conditions
The question of when to end the grazing season is not determined by the calendar
Stockpiling Forages: A Smart Strategy To Extend The Grazing Season
Late August to early September is the ideal time to consider stockpiling forages as a method to extend the grazing season
Spring Heat Stress Is Concern For Livestock
We are entering a time where we need to be aware of early season heat stress in our high production livestock
Winter and Backyard Birds: Keep Poultry Safe During Cold Temps
Those of you that raise backyard poultry, can take advantage of many of the same recommendations to ensure that your birds withstand the cold temperatures we are experiencing this winter
Livestock Can't Take The Heat - Ways To Cool Them Down
While many of us may love the warmer weather it doesn’t take much to create heat stress issues for our livestock
With Livestock Leases, 4-H Clubs Have Something For Everyone
Our program has lease agreements for feeder calves, horses, and dairy cattle
Managing Flies & Livestock Health As Summer Warms Up
Flies, if left unmanaged, can present a significant challenge to the welfare and production of all our livestock species
Meet Your Best Friend In Weed Control In Pastures, Hayfields
Two common weed questions we get this time of year concern poison hemlock and “that yellow weed in my fields” which is cressleaf groundsel
In The Market For A Bull?
While I will never tell you what you should pay for a bull, I can offer some guidelines on how to value a bull for your operation