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This section covers information pertaining to cattle feed and livestock feeding. Nutrition is an important area in livestock production. Ranches today keep a close eye on feed and nutrition. Try keyword searches like by-products, commodities, or total digestible nutrients, and you find scores of helpful articles.
Grouping the Cowherd for Winter Feeding
published: December 1st 2020 by: Steve Boyles source: The Ohio Beef Leader
Young-bred heifers and young cows that have just weaned their first calf should be fed separately from the mature cows in the herd. The young animals are smaller, still growing, and are replacing their temporary teeth....
How to avoid forage shortage
published: November 12th 2020 source: University of Nebraska Extension
When making a plan for a forage shortage, producers should remember these five steps from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Calculate feed needs. Accurately assess the feed needs of all the cattle that are planned to be part of the operation from now into next spring....
Cool-season crop planting ramps up in South Texas
published: October 28th 2020 by: Adam Russell source: Texas AgriLife Today
Cool-season crops in the Rio Grande Valley are off to a good start after plantings were delayed by rain, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Producers in the Rio Grande Valley have been busy playing catch-up on planting cool-season crops including onions, leafy greens, carrots and kale, said Juan Anciso, Ph....
Rice crop, market likely up for Texas producers
published: October 19th 2020 by: Adam Russell source: Texas AgriLife Today
Early indications show Texas rice farmers produced a bumper crop amid a market that could experience a price increase due to crop losses in other rice-producing states, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert....
Ears provide the clues in corn production
published: August 27th 2020 by: William Wiebold source: Universityof Missouri Extension
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It sounds corny, but if we use our ears, corn ears will tell us why yields are down, says University of Missouri Extension state agronomist Bill Wiebold. Corn ears tell and show us what went wrong during pollination and fertilization, the most critical time of yield establishment....
What to do with mold in feed?
published: April 29th 2020 by: Erike Lyon source: The Ohio Beef Leader
Now that we are getting into the summer months, moldy feed might not be on your mind right now, especially if your livestock are grazing. But now is a great time to be cognizant of the conditions that lead up to moldy feed in the winter months....
Consider by-product feeds in rations this winter
published: October 24th 2019 by: Erika Lyon source: The Ohio State University Extension
The last two years made it challenging for many producers to find good quality, let alone a good quantity of, feed for livestock. Spoilage and high costs for subpar hay and grain can be discouraging....
Are corn prices headed up?
published: July 18th 2019 by: John Kruse source: University of Missouri Extension
The outlook for corn prices is more positive because corn is likely to experience a significant downward supply shock. Not only will planted area be reduced, but the yields will also likely be significantly lower....
Feeding moldy hay presents problems
published: June 26th 2019 source: Oklahoma State Extension
With the abundance of rain Oklahoma has received over the last several weeks, farmers and ranchers around the state are likely dealing with moldy hay and spoiled feed. Moldy or spoiled feed can present a health risk for a multitude of species, said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist....
Mineral supplementation: the benefits you may not see
published: April 19th 2019 by: Caitlin Hebbert source: Noble Research Institute
It’s no secret that good nutritional management is one of the most vital contributions to a profitable herd. Within the realm of cattle nutrition, protein and energy tend to receive the most hype due to their direct relationships to growth performance and overall body condition....
Consider creep feeding
published: March 26th 2019 by: Grady Ruble source: Igrow
Despite what Mother Nature seems to think the summer months are approaching and for some that means rolling out the creep feeder and for others considering whether creep feeding is a necessary investment....
Corn tar spot could have ridden in on ‘bomb cyclone’
published: March 20th 2019 by: Kay Ledbetter source: Texas AgriLife Today
AMARILLO – A new disease affecting corn might have blown in on the recent “bomb cyclone,” and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist said producers should be aware of what might make its way to their fields later this year....
Continued strong grain demand expected for 2019
published: February 12th 2019 by: Blair Fannin source: Texas AgriLife Today
WACO – Growing demand in developing markets will help fuel optimism for Texas grain producers this growing season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. Dr. Jason Johnson, AgriLife Extension economist at Stephenville, told producers at the recent Blackland Income Growth Conference that world demand for grain products has been steadily growing....
Developing a year-round mineral program
published: January 16th 2019 source: Vita Ferm
(SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., Jan. 8, 2019) Many producers take for granted the importance of a well thought out mineral program. The purpose of developing a yearly mineral supplementation program is to help balance the macro and micro mineral requirements of cattle to keep them healthy and maintain optimal performance....
Breaking down winter supplements
published: November 13th 2018 by: Adele Harty and Janna Kincheloe source: Igrow
Each fall, winter cow feeding and supplementation questions roll in. Oftentimes the questions pertain to determining the most economical option that meets cow nutrient requirements. With the multitude of products and options available, this can be a daunting task....
AgriLife Research study: Fumonisin not detrimental to beef cattle diets
published: November 8th 2018 by: Kay Ledbetter source: Texas AgriLife Today
AMARILLO – Increasing levels of dietary fumonisin do not adversely affect feedlot cattle performance, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist in Amarillo. Steers fed during the Texas A&M AgriLife Research study by Dr....
The Real Cost of Limiting Nutrients
published: October 4th 2018 by: Dr. Les Anderson source: Ohio Beef Cattle Letter
October32018Fall is rapidly approaching and all cow-calf producers need to access the body condition score (BCS) of their herd. Spring-calving cows are nearing weaning time and the fall is the most economical time to put weight back on....
Study looks at cow’s adaptability to drought, heat stress
published: August 2nd 2018 source: K State Extension
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers say they are making steady progress on a study that will help define how water intake relates to a cow’s ability to adapt to drought or heat stress....
Livestock Water is Essential, Even in Winter
published: February 9th 2018 by: Ted Wiseman source: OSU Extension
Water is essential for all livestock regardless of the time of year. So far this year we have certainly had our share of chopping ice, thawing water lines and troughs. With recent temperatures many of us often focus on keeping livestock well fed and with adequate shelter....
Plan to feed your hay efficiently
published: September 29th 2017 source: Arkansas University Extension
Feeding hay without the protection of feeders can result in 20% or greater hay waste. This can increase the cost of hay consumed by more than $30 per cow over winter. Consider using a bale feeder that has a metal sheet around the bottom or a feeder that cradles the hay in the center of the feeder to minimize waste....
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