2008-10-10 12:48:30.0 Low Cost Heifer Development StrategiesRick Funston, Beef Specialist, University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte, NESubstantial research has been conducted contributing to the traditional guidelines of developing heifers to 60 to 65% of mature body weight at time of breeding. In general, studies evaluating different postweaning rates of gain or target [...]
2008-09-19 08:48:11.0 The US-based Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has released Gene Flow in Alfalfa: Biology, Mitigation, and Potential Impact on Production, a paper which aims to provide an overview of the agronomic practices and biology to be considered in developing strategies that will allow producers of conventional, organic, a
2008-09-12 20:48:47.0 The global marketplace is changing every day, and U.S. soybean farmers must stay ahead with marketing strategies that will build international demand and preference for U.S. soy. These joint meetings were then followed by a board meeting of the United States Soybean Export Council, the internationa
2008-08-28 09:17:06.0 The Name "brown Recluse" Describes The Color And Habits Of This Venomous Spider That Has Earned A Reputation For Having A Painful Bite.
2008-07-22 10:48:02.0 Stephen B. Blezinger, Ph.D, PASCattle TodayPart 2In the last issue we began a discussion of management of the cow herd during summer periods, especially in those areas affected by low rainfall and drought. Obviously in these situations one of the primary problems we face is lack of available forages for grazing and harvest. This year, [...]
2008-07-21 08:51:07.0 cattlenetwork.comWeaning strategies are becoming an ever increasing topic of discussion for cow/calf operators and feedlot managers. Should the calves be weaned ahead of time at home before shipping? Should they be weaned on the truck on the way to the feedlot? Should the calves have fenceline contact with their mothers during the weaning process? Should [...]
2008-07-17 08:47:59.0 With feed and energy costs on the rise, beef producers must be ready to adapt to change.Kindra GordonHereford WorldWhat worked for the past 10 years [in the beef industry] will not work for the next 10 years, predicts Kit Pharo, a Colorado rancher, well known for his out-of-the-box opinions on the beef industry.Specifically, Pharo says, [...]
2008-07-14 18:46:14.0 The first Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange will give dairy producers the opportunity to visit other dairies and learn the latest from Purdue University and University of Kentucky experts July 29-31 in Barren County, Ky.
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