Winter feed decisions
During most winters, hay is an adequate choice to meet nutritional needs of gestating beef cows when fed free choice.
View ArticleWinter feed inventory planning
The drought conditions have eased in South Dakota, but it doesn’t mean the planning for winter feed inventory is not necessary. It simply means there are more options available at more reasonable prices.
View ArticleHay baled late needs supplements, but test first
Temperatures drop, sunshine dims and pastures stop growing. That’s when cow nutrition becomes critical, says Justin Sexten, University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist.
View ArticleMinimizing storage and feeding losses of round bale hay
Storing big round hay bales by lining them up along the fence row may be easy, but it is not economical.
View ArticleGrazing corn residue with beef cattle
Corn residue is a valuable feed resource for beef cattle. It's also important leave corn residue in the field for all the beneficial attributes that encompasses with regard to cover, organic matter,...
View ArticleFive keys to winter supplementation of the cow herd
1) Know the nutrient requirements of your cow herd.Nutritional requirements increase significantly at the time of calving and it is important to adjust the feeding program accordingly to meet these...
View ArticlePlanning for winter feed needs began yesterday
Even with an abnormally wet spring and summer in many parts of the Midwest, it is probably safe to say that producers all have at least one cutting of hay completed at this point. From the producers...
View ArticleLate winter feeding considerations
Chances are you’re not thinking about forage testing in January but maybe you should be.
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