6 Questions on Cornstalk Grazing
Grazing cornstalks is arguably the best cost-saving strategy Midwestern cattlemen can deploy. I wanted to share some frequently asked questions pertaining to grazing cornstalks.
View ArticleMeat of the Matter: Re-Visiting Production Stats
Author: danmurphyCommon wisdom suggests that cropland’s being wasted growing feed, not food, and that the level of livestock rations cannot be sustained. But a new UN report says: Wrong on both counts.
View ArticleThe Michigan Corn Stover Project – Part 1: Bale Storage Study
Recommendations on properly storing corn stover bales if you’re considering harvesting stover.
View ArticleWinter Forages can Reduce Costs and Boost Cow-Calf Weight Gains, Experts Say
Planting successful winter forage pastures can reduce supplemental feed costs and boost cow/calf weight gains, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
View ArticleThe Michigan Corn Stover Project – Part 2: Cover Crop Integration
The effects of integrating cover crops into corn production if you’re considering harvesting stover.
View ArticleThe Michigan Corn Stover Project – Part 3: Cattle Feeding Study
The effects of feeding corn stover to cattle if you’re considering harvesting stover.
View ArticleBeefTalk: Rain Makes Regrowth; Put Weight on Cows Now
Author: krisringwallnorthdakotastateuniversityextensionFall is the time to take advantage of crop aftermath grazing.
View ArticleConsistency is Key to Proper Feed Bunk Management
The overall goal of feed bunk management is to maintain consistency within the feeding system.
View ArticleThe "Positive Associative Effect" of High Protein Supplements
Author: glennselkoklahomastateuniversityextensionProtein supplementation of low-quality, low protein forages results in a “positive associative effect”.
View ArticleGrazing Native Grasses: How Difficult Is It?
Forage growers may be reluctant to include native grasses in their grazing system because they have heard that grazing management for these species can be difficult
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